Joseph B. Mills Log Book, 1908/1909

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Joseph B. Mills Log Book, 1908-1909, Ms2023-045, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Mills, Joseph B., 1876-1959
Abstract:
The Joseph B. Mills Log Book contains his track of runs and hours worked each day, including locations while working for the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Joseph B. Mills Log Book, 1908-1909, Ms2023-045, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Joseph B. Mills Log Book contains his track of runs and hours worked each day, including locations while working for the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company in Roanoke, Virginia. Mills also maintained a list of personal expenses in the book.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph B. Mills (1876-1959), served as a motor man for the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company. Mills was married to Fannie L. Price, and they had one son, Joseph Dexter Mills. He is listed as a motorman for the street car company on the 1910 Census.

External sources:

"Joseph Breckenridge Mills", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98287818/joseph-breckenridge-mills, accessed on June 7, 2023.

"Joseph B. Mills", ancestrylibrary.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/29515391:7884, accessed on June 7, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The Joseph B. Mills Log Book was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in July 2014.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Joseph B. Mills Log Book was completed in June 2023.