Mrs. C. D. [Minnie Linwood] Eubank Account Books

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
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mrs. C. D. [Minnie Linwood] Eubank Account Books, Ms2010-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Eubank, Minnie Linwood Fox (James) (Vinton, Va.)
Abstract:
The account books are a record of newspaper deliveries in the area of Vinton, Virginia. An additional folder includes clippings and notes found between the pages compiled by Mrs. C. D. [Minnie Linwood] Eubank.
Language:
The material in the collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mrs. C. D. [Minnie Linwood] Eubank Account Books, Ms2010-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The account books are a record of newspaper deliveries in the area of Vinton, Virginia. The Vinton World News is delivered among others, specifically the "Times" (most likely the Roanoke Times). Each line designates the subscriber to the newspaper, the date range of their subscription, and the amount they are charged. There are also notes for either which newspaper they are receiving or where the subscriber resides.

An additional folder includes clippings and notes found between the pages of the book. Some clippings are of Mrs. Eubank's of classified ad listings. Notes are regarding payment collection.

Biographical / historical:

Mrs. C. D. Eubank is most likely Minnie Linwood Fox James Eubank. She was born about 1862 in Vinton, Virginia. In 1878, she married a saddler named Matson James. In 1892, she married Dr. Charles D. Eubank. She died in Virginia in 1938.

Acquisition information:
The first Mrs. C. D. [Minnie Linwood] Eubank Account Book was purchased by Special Collections in March 2010. An additional account book was purchased in July 2014.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the first Mrs. C. D. [Minnie Linwood] Eubank Account Book commenced and was completed in July 2010. Additional processing and description was completed in July 2017.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard