William G. Rogers Correspondence

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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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], William G. Rogers Correspondence, Ms2021-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Rogers, William G.
Abstract:
This collection contains six letters of William G. Rogers, a mercantile businessman from Highland County, Virginia. The letters contain the correspondence between Rogers and the businessmen that he was doing dealing with.
Language:
The marterials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], William G. Rogers Correspondence, Ms2021-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains six letters of merantile businessman, William G. Rogers, written from 1856-1861. The letters were written to various preople and contain the business correspondence between them.

Biographical / historical:

William G. Rogers (b. ca. 1832) was a mercantile businessman in Highland Couny, Virginia, during the 19th century. According to the 1870 U. S. Census, Rogers was a farmer and married to Rachel with several children in Blue Grass, Virginia.

Source: 1870 United States Federal Census for William G Rogers, https://ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/40267294:7163

Acquisition information:
The William G. Rogers Correspondence was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in Septemeber 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and descprition of the William G. Rogers Correspondence completed in July 2021.