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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
Tyler Dodson, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
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
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South