Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers, 1892-1931 Ms.2012.068

Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers, 1892-1931 Ms.2012.068


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Tyler Dodson, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2012.068
Title
Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers, 1892-1931
Quantity
1.7 Cubic Feet, 2 boxes
Language
English .
Abstract
The collection consists of 23 ledgers and day books, as well as approximately 60 receipts and other loose documents relating to a general goods store in Iron Gate, Virginia.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers, Ms2012-068, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The collection was purchased by Special Collections in July 2011.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Iron Gate, Virginia, Ledgers was completed in November 2012.


Scope and Content

The collection consists of 23 ledgers and day books, as well as approximately 60 receipts and other loose documents relating to a general goods store in Iron Gate, Virginia. Loose documents include correspondence, business contracts, advertisements, brochures, other business records, receipts, and ephemera. Ledgers consist of a small ledger and order book, inventories and sold items, balance sheets, real estate taxes, ledger credit scrip, daily ledgers, and personal accounts.

Arrangement

Box 1 is arranged by type of material. Box 2 is arranged chronologically and by type of material.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Container List

box-folder 1 folder: 1
Correspondence
box-folder 1 folder: 2
Business Contracts, Advertisements, Brochures, and other business records
box-folder 1 folder: 3
Receipts
box-folder 1 folder: 4
American Redcross Membership Forms
box-folder 1 folder: 5
Small Ledger and Order Book (1897)
box-folder 1 folder: 6
Hats Sold -- Spring and Summer (1922)
box-folder 1 folder: 7
Inventory and Sold Items (1897-1903 and 1919-1925)
box-folder 1 folder: 8
Balance Sheets (1924-1931)
box-folder 2 folder: 1
List of Real Estate Taxes (1893-1896)
box-folder 2 folder: 2
Ledger Credit Scrip (1898-1901)
box-folder 2 folder: 3
Ledger Credit Scrip (1901-1916)
box-folder 2 folder: 4
Daily Ledgers (1897-1901)
box-folder 2 folder: 5
Daily Ledgers (1901-1902)
box-folder 2 folder: 6
Daily Ledgers (1902-1905)
box-folder 2 folder: 7
Daily Ledgers (1905-1906 and 1912-1915)
box-folder 2 folder: 8
Personal Accounts (1892-1893)
box-folder 2 folder: 9
Personal Accounts (1894-1896)
box-folder 2 folder: 10
Personal Accounts (1896-1900)
box-folder 2 folder: 11
Personal Accounts (1903-1907)
box-folder 2 folder: 12
Personal Accounts (1915-1918)
box-folder 2 folder: 13
Personal Accounts (1918-1921)
box-folder 2 folder: 14
Personal Accounts (1925-1928)
box-folder 2 folder: 15
Ephemera