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
John M. Jackson, Archivist
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The content of this collection is in the public domain. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
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], Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook, Ms2017-023, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook was acquired by the university in 1939 or 1940 and transferred to Special Collections and University Archives in 1955.
Processing Information
The processing and description of the Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook commenced and was completed in August 2017. Initial description was completed in or prior to May 1970.
Appraisal
The daybook was rebound by Roanoke Printing Company in 1942. Information that may have helped in further identifying the mill may have been lost in the process.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a single daybook maintained by an unidentified mill in Weaversville (Fauquier County), Virginia, during the late 19th century. The book contains brief entries listing customer names and transactions in chronological order, commencing on February 11, 1871, and continuing through April 1, 1872.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Account books
- Fauquier County (Va.)
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/ ).