Adams Express Company 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:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Adams Express Company Ledger must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Adams Express Company Ledger, Ms2017-043, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Adams Express Company (1854-2015)
Abstract:
The collection consists of a ledger for the Adams Express Company recording shipments being moved from Hot Springs, Virginia, to Warm Springs, Virginia, between May and September of 1912.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Adams Express Company Ledger, Ms2017-043, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a ledger for the Adams Express Company recording shipments being moved from Hot Springs, Virginia, to Warm Springs, Virginia, between May and September of 1912. The ledger tracks the date of receipt by the office, the origination, weight, consignee, destination, charges, and signature of recipient.

Acquisition information:
The Adams Express Company Ledger was purchased by Special Collections in August 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Adams Express Company Ledger was completed in October 2017.