Yeaman and Walker Family Collection 1840s-1920s

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440

Summary

Extent:
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Creator:
arrangement
Abstract:
Family papers and business records mostly relating to tobacco farming, 1840s to 1920s. The predominant locations are Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Kentucky. Names most frequently mentioned are Yeaman and Walker.
Language:
The papers are in: English

Background

Scope and content:

Family papers and business records mostly relating to tobacco farming, 1840s to 1920s. The predominant locations are Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Kentucky. Names most frequently mentioned are Yeaman and Walker.

The following description was provided by the seller:

"Includes invoice/receipts from various Tobacco Warehouses, handwritten receipts for payment of wages to farm workers (?), invoices from and to local merchants, tax payment receipts and documents, equipment purchases and payment vouchers for freight sent via Railroad, personal letters about schooling, family life, etc. The letters often include information about the expected sale of farm products, the economy, the weather and even family health concerns (smallpox and whooping cough). One letter, in particular, talks about the devastation of the southern farm economy following the Civil War. Most of the items are written in ink and they are generally legible."

Acquisition information:
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 11/17/2009.
Arrangement:

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described and description and date range given are only preliminary. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.