viblbv00916Sarvay-Lyle LedgerSarvay-Lyle Ledger, 1881-1888 Ms.2011.067A Collection in Special Collections.Jennifer MitchellSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-10-09 07:04:13 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, Ms.2011.067 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder 1881-1888 Ledger for a merchant operating in Montgomery County, VA. Entries date from 1881 through 1888. Goods were sold by William G. Sarvay beginning January 1, 1881. The business was sold to Sarvay's step-son, Charles Lyle on March 1, 1883. 1 folder; 0.2 cu.ft. English . Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

 Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Sarvay-Lyle Ledger must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

 Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, Ms2011-067, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Sarvay-Lyle Ledger was completed in August 2011.

 Related Materials

Additional information about this business can be found in the Rufus Sarvey Papers, Ms1962-003.

 Scope and Content

Ledger contains cash accounts and goods sold by William G. Sarvay in Montgomery County, Virginia beginning in 1881. The business was sold to Charles Lyle in 1883. Ledger includes an account for the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. Items sold include food items, shoes, clothing, and household goods. Entries date through March 1888.

 Biographical note

Charles Lyle attended the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1878 to 1879 and again from 1882 to 1883.

 Arrangement

Collection is arranged by material type.

 Montgomery County (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896) Ledger,1881-18881