Virginia Business Documents 1793-1898

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

170 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff

Email: scpubserv@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections/services/reference-request

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection, 1793-1898, of 17 bound volumes includes ledgers, journals, and day books from businesses in Petersburgand Richmondowned by Thomas Baxter, John Traylor, and Carey Stevens. Francis Follet, Nathan E. Wildman, Steel and Alexander, the Blandford Mill Company, and John Wilderand Joseph Wilderare a few of the businesses and businessmen represented in these account books of mills, contractors, machinery shops, and general stores.

Acquisition information:

Purchase, 1945 Mar 23

Physical location:

Physical description:

17 volumes