Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.

Custodial History

The ledgers in this collection originated in the business office of both State Female Normal School and State Normal School for Women. It is unknown when this collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.

Biographical / Historical

The business office at the State Female Normal School was under the purview of Benjamin Matthew Cox from 1884 until his death in 1924. His office oversaw all financial aspects of the management of the school, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, salaries, and student accounts.

Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates from 1884 to 1923, consists of 41 individual ledgers which contain details of accounts payable, accounts receivable, salaries, student accounts, cash records, and other business office financial records.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College students -- Virginia -- tuition
• Ledgers (account books)
• Longwood University -- Accounting
• Longwood University -- Faculty -- Salaries
• Longwood University -- Finance
• Longwood University -- History