Sarvay-Lyle Ledger,

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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Sarvay-Lyle Ledger must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, Ms2011-067, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
Ledger for a merchant operating in Montgomery County, VA. Entries date from 1881 through 1888. Goods were sold by William G. Sarvay beginning January 1, 1881. The business was sold to Sarvay's step-son, Charles Lyle on March 1, 1883.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, Ms2011-067, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Ledger contains cash accounts and goods sold by William G. Sarvay in Montgomery County, Virginia beginning in 1881. The business was sold to Charles Lyle in 1883. Ledger includes an account for the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. Items sold include food items, shoes, clothing, and household goods. Entries date through March 1888.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Lyle attended the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1878 to 1879 and again from 1882 to 1883.

Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Sarvay-Lyle Ledger was completed in August 2011.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged by material type.

Physical description:
1 folder; 0.2 cu.ft.