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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], The Norfolk & Western Ledger, 1880-1941, Ms2023-078, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Norfolk & Western Ledger was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in April 2016.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the The Norfolk & Western Ledger was completed in July 2023.

Biographical Note

The Norfolk & Western Railways was a profitable coal-hauler connection Norfolk, Virginia to Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1982 Norfolk & Western Railway merged with Southern Railway to become what is known today as Norfolk Southern.

External source:

"Norfolk and Western Railway (N&W), 'Precision Transportation'", American-rails.com, https://www.american-rails.com/norfolk.html , accessed on July 19, 2023.

Scope and Content

The Norfolk & Western Ledger contains summaries for all districts covered by the Norfolk & Western Railway.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Norfolk and Western Railway Company (1896-1982)
• Railroad
• Science and Technology

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the The Norfolk & Western Ledger by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).