David F. Cushing Cashbook

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], David F. Cushing Cashbook, Ms1988-105, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Cushing, David F.
Abstract:
Cash book maintained by David F. Cushing, documenting personal financial transactions, including money received, paid, and lent.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], David F. Cushing Cashbook, Ms1988-105, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a single cashbook maintained by David F. Cushing. The book documents Cushing's personal financial income and expenditures, listing cash received, paid, and lent. Included is a transaction (January 20, 1853) in which Cushing purchased a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Acquisition information:
The David F. Cushing Cashbook was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the David F. Cushing Cashbook commenced and was completed in May, 2021.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Account books