J.W. Brown and Company Ledgers

Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 0-4

Identifier: WLU-Coll-0674

Staff Only

Content Description

Four account books for the J.W. Brown's blacksmith and horseshoing shop known as "J.W. Brown & Company Blacksmithing" of Lexington, Virginia. The account books date from 1902 - 1914. According to a Lexington Gazette advertisement in 1911, the blacksmith shop was located "behind Sheridan's Stable at J. M. Senseney's old stand." The ledgers include accounts for numerous individuals as well as for the City of Lexington, the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington's Electric Light Company, and other businesses.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1902 - 1914

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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