John M. Ruff account books

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], John M. Ruff account books, RHS Coll. 0502, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VAIn some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
.2 Linear Feet
Creator:
Ruff, John M.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], John M. Ruff account books, RHS Coll. 0502, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VAIn some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

These two volume (290+) page account books contain: documents, business accounts and names of customers from six years of Ruff's Lexington, Virginia hat shop.

Biographical / historical:

John M. Ruff was a Lexington, Virginia resident who became a successful hat maker (hatter).

Processing information:

Blue sheet prepared by Seth McCormick-Goodhart (May 1, 2013)

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard