John Henry Brubaker ledger

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
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Restrictions:

Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], John Henry Brubaker ledger, 1875-1882, SC 0411, James Madison University Special Collections, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 bound ledger
Creator:
Brubaker, John Henry, 1832-1908 and Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Abstract:
One bound ledger documenting the business activities of farmer John Henry Brubaker who was based out of Springfield in Page County, Virginia.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], John Henry Brubaker ledger, 1875-1882, SC 0411, James Madison University Special Collections, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

One bound ledger documenting the business activities of farmer John Henry Brubaker who was based out of Springfield in Page County, Virginia. The ledger includes a partial alphabetical index of customer names followed by pages of individual accounts (credits and debits) including descriptions of goods purchased (e.g. salt, flour, corn, butter, wheat, rye, pudding, molasses, bacon, etc.) as well as work performed by individuals (e.g. 1 days work). Surnames present in the ledger include Keyser, Thomas, Cave, Bennett, Koontz, Ashby, Grove, Presgraves, Courtney, and more. The inside front cover is signed "John H. Brubaker."

Biographical / historical:

John Henry Brubaker (1832-1908) was a farmer in the Springfield area of Page County, Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at Jeffrey S. Evans Associates Summer Americana auction (day 3), 8/29/2025.
Custodial history:

From a Shenandoah Valley private collection.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard