MSS16722Bloce, John, H., account bookJohn H. Bloce account book MSS 16722Ellen WelchAlbert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

2022-09-27

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryP.O. Box 400110University of VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110URL:
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The collection is open for research use.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Michael Brown Rare Books by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on 19 February 2020.

 Preferred Citation

MSS 16722, John H. Bloce account book, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

 Content Description

This collection contains the account book believed to be of John H. Bloce, a farmer and book peddler. Genealogical records show that some of the uncommon names listed in the account book are from Rockingham County, Virginia, bordering Shenandoah County. The account book details schoolbooks such as readers, geography and spelling along with other transactions such as selling apple, corn, oats, horse collars, etc.

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