Norfolk & Western 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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], The Norfolk & Western Ledger, 1880-1941, Ms2023-078, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Norfolk and Western Railway Company (1896-1982)
Abstract:
The Norfolk & Western Ledger contains summaries for all districts covered by the Norfolk & Western Railway.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], The Norfolk & Western Ledger, 1880-1941, Ms2023-078, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Norfolk & Western Ledger contains summaries for all districts covered by the Norfolk & Western Railway.

Biographical / historical:

The Norfolk & Western Railways was a profitable coal-hauler connection Norfolk, Virginia to Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1982 Norfolk & Western Railway merged with Southern Railway to become what is known today as Norfolk Southern.

External source:

"Norfolk and Western Railway (N&W), 'Precision Transportation'", American-rails.com, https://www.american-rails.com/norfolk.html, accessed on July 19, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The Norfolk Western Ledger was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in April 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the The Norfolk & Western Ledger was completed in July 2023.