Copenhaver Store Records 2002.2

Access and use

Location of collection:
Wytheville Community College
F.B. Kegley Library
Wytheville Community College
Smyth Hall, Room 103
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Contact for questions and access:
POC: William A. “Bill” Veselik
Phone: (276) 223-4876
POC: George Mattis
Phone: (276) 223-4744
Fax: (276) 223-4745

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of 32 folders containing correspondence, ledgers, receipt books, check stubs, sales sheets, and inventory sheets.

Biographical / historical:

The Huddle and Copenhaver Company opened in 1911 under the partnership of Dr. J. M. Miller, Mac D. Copenhaver, and R. C. Huddle. John Copenhaver also was an partner. The store sold general merchandise as well as produce, hardware, furniture, building supplies, and other items. The store changed its name from Huddle and Copenhaver to M. D. Copenhaver Store. The produce business was known also as Crockett Produce Company and Independent Produce Shippers. The store provided sales and shipment of apples, cabbage, cattle, hogs, and other produce to southwest Virginia and beyond.

Acquisition information:
Gary and Ann Laing donated the Records to the Kegley Library in December 2002.
Physical description:
32 folders..