A Guide to the Barclay Dodd Account Book and Ledger, 1880-1890

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Barclay Dodd Account Book, 1889-1890, and Ledger, 1880-1890, both record the individual accounts of customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order, items purchased, cost per item, amount owed, amount paid, and form of payment. Items sold include dry-goods, toiletries, food, cigars, and watches. Forms of payments include cash, credit, labor, and barter of items such as eggs, flour, and coal.

Biographical / historical:

Barclay Dodd operated a general store that conducted business in Bland County during the late nineteenth century.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Bland County.
Physical description:
2 v.; 1 microfilm reel