Robeson Family 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
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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], Robeson Family Ledger, 1894-1908, Ms2024-090, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Robeson family (Farmville, Va.)
Abstract:
The Robeson Family Ledger contains various expenses and earnings of the family in Farmville, Virginia, from 1894-1908. The ledger includes records of several tenants and renters and documents payments to various companies. Payments were also made to a fraternal order called the Progressive Endowment Guild of America. Of interest is a mention of one servant, a woman named Lizzie Ligon, who was discharged in 1894. There is also a loose receipt from the Farmville Steam Laundry in 1908.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robeson Family Ledger, 1894-1908, Ms2024-090, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Robeson Family Ledger contains various expenses and earnings of the family in Farmville, Virginia, from 1894-1908. The ledger includes records of several tenants and renters, including George Allen, Annie Robinson, and W. E. Anderson. It also documents many payments to various companies, including the Farmville Building and Trust Company, the Equitable Life Assurance Society the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Payments were also made to a fraternal order called the Progressive Endowment Guild of America. Of interest is a mention of one servant, a woman named Lizzie Ligon, who was discharged in 1894. There is also a loose receipt from the Farmville Steam Laundry in 1908.

Biographical / historical:

The Robeson family lived in Farmville, Virginia, from at least 1894-1908. The owner of this ledger might be related to Virginia Polytechnic Institute professor Frank L. Robeson, who was also from Farmville, Virginia. No other information could be found.

Acquisition information:
The Robeson Family Ledger was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in May 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robeson Family Ledger was completed in September 2024.