King and Watson Coling Cash Book

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 for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], King and Watson Coling Cash Book, Ms2008-079, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection contains a "Cash Book" created in Pulaski County, Virginia by King and Watson Coling. Entries date from January 1888 through June 1891.
Language:
The material in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], King and Watson Coling Cash Book, Ms2008-079, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The "Cash Book" is a ledger created in Pulaski County, Virginia by King and Watson Coling. Entries date from January 1888 through June 1891 and include cash paid out and received for a variety of items and services. Items include transportation tickets and freight. Much of the amounts are received of a W.R. Tipton. There are changes in handwriting and ink color throughout the ledger indicating multiple authors.

Biographical / historical:

No biographical or historical information on King and Watson Coling could be found.

Acquisition information:
The King and Watson Coling Cash Book was purchased by Special Collections.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the King and Watson Coling Cash Book commenced and was completed in October 2008.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard