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Washington County, VA Daybook Washington County, VA Daybook, 1896 Ms.2011.068 A Collection in Special Collections.

Washington County, VA Daybook, 1896 Ms.2011.068

A Collection in Special Collections.


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu

Jennifer Mitchell

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2011.068
Title
Washington County, VA Daybook, 1896
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Physical Characteristics
1 folder; 0.1 cu.ft.
Language
English .
Abstract
Washington County, VA Daybook contains names, items, and prices from an unidentified business.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Washington County, VA Daybook 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: Washington County, VA Daybook, Ms2011-068, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Washington County, VA Daybook was completed in August 2011.

Scope and Content

Daybook contains a chronological listing of names, prices, and purchases of various items including food stuffs, tobacco, and shoes. All entries date from 1896. The owner and type of business for this daybook are unknown.

The area of origin was inferred based upon names searched in the 1900 census records.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by material type.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

Container List

folder 1
Daybook,
1896