Blacksmith Ledger A Guide to the Blacksmith Ledger, c.1928 Ms.2012.049

A Guide to the Blacksmith Ledger, c.1928 Ms.2012.049

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Alison Hight, Graduate Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist

Repository

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Identification

Ms.2012.049

Title

Blacksmith Ledger, c.1928

Quantity

0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder

Language

English .

Abstract

The Blacksmith Ledger is from Rural Retreat, VA c. 1928 and features approx. 200 pages of local customer order logs.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Blacksmith Ledger 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: Blacksmith Ledger, Ms2012-049, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was bought by Special Collections in 2012.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Blacksmith Ledger was completed in September 2012.

Scope and Content

The Blacksmith Ledger is from Rural Retreat, VA c. 1928 and features approx. 200 pages of local customer order logs. Most popular product was horseshoes, but others included nails, shovels, plows, wagon wheels, etc. Inside cover is stamped with initials "J.C.L." which may refer to J. Charles Lyons.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Lyons, Charles, b.1863(?)

Container List

folder 1

Ledger

c.1928