Conaway General Store, Barrackville Account Book

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Conaway General Store, Barrackville Account Book, A&M 4137, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.25 Linear Feet Summary: 2 1/2 in. (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.)
Abstract:
One ledger documenting transactions of a general store in the town of Barrackville, Marion County, West Virginia. Includes index of names and transaction records. Goods sold include butter, coffee, eggs, flour, ham, sugar, tomatoes, vinegar, gloves, and soap, among many other items. The store was known as "Conaways Feed Store," and had been in the Conaway family until closing sometime in the 1980-1990s. It was located at the end of the covered bridge in Barracksville, West Virginia.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Conaway General Store, Barrackville Account Book, A&M 4137, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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