William Massie Account Book

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Materials in this collection, which were created in 1847-1863, are in the public domain. Permission to publish or reproduce is not required.

Preferred citation:

MSS 4269, William Massie Account Book, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Summary

Extent:
1 Volumes
Creator:
Massie, William, 1795-1862
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 4269, William Massie Account Book, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection, containing an account book of William Massie's, lists personal and family expense items, as well as the names of enslaved persons.

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Biographical / historical:

William Massie (1795-1862) was a plantation owner, miller, and enslaver in Nelson County, Virginia. He also served a term in the Virginia legislature.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard