Tenth Legion postmaster's account and record book

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
Phone: (540) 568-3612
Fax: (540) 568-3405
Restrictions:

Collection is 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.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Tenth Legion postmaster's account and record book, 1898-1901, SC 0422, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
Creator:
Beam, Samuel Y., 1870-1944 and Green Valley Auctions, Inc.
Abstract:
Postmaster's account and record book for Tenth Legion, Virginia kept by postmaster Samuel Y. Beam.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Tenth Legion postmaster's account and record book, 1898-1901, SC 0422, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

Postmaster's account and record book for Tenth Legion, Virginia kept by postmaster Samuel Y. Beam. The account book tracks daily transactions; quarterly postal accounts; inventory of stamps, cards, and envelopes; and special delivery accounts. The account book is approximately half full.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel Y. Beam (1870-1944) was a resident of Timberville in Rockingham County for the bulk of his life. In addition to being postmaster for Tenth Legion, Beam had other occupations. According to census and other vital records, Beam was a salesman, teacher, and carpenter at various points in his life.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Green Valley Auctions in February 2026.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard