Rock Spring Electric Light Company Collection, 1911/1916

Access and use

Location of collection:
Shenandoah County Library
Shenandoah County Library
514 Stoney Creek Blvd.
Edinburg VA, 22824
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Zachary Hottel
Phone: (540) 984-8200
Restrictions:

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Rock Spring Electric Light Company Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Summary

Extent:
1.5 Cubic Feet One PB11171 Gaylord box.
Abstract:
Collection contains one ledger from the Rock Spring Electric Light Company located in the Fishers Hill community of Shenandoah County.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Rock Spring Electric Light Company Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains one ledger from the Rock Spring Electric Light Company. This ledger contains financial transactions of the company from 1911 to 1912.

Biographical / historical:

Based on information contained within this ledger, the Rock Spring Electric Light Company was located in Fishers Hill, Virginia. It produced electricity utilizing a hydroelectric dam, possibly located on Tumbling Run.

No additional resources related to the company have been located as of November 2023.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Rebecca Stickley, July 17, 2020.
Processing information:

The single ledger was wrapped, labeled, and boxed.

Physical location:
Shenandoah County Library - Truban Archives