Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook, 1871-1872 Ms.2017.023

Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook, 1871-1872 Ms.2017.023


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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John M. Jackson, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2017.023
Title
Weaversville, Virginia Mill Daybook 1871-1872
Quantity
0.2 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This daybook of unidentified mill in Weaversville (Fauquier County), Virginia, records customer names and transactions.

Administrative Information

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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], 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/ ).

Container List

box 1
Daybook
1871-1872