A Guide to the Alexandria Gazette Ledgers, 1833-1866 Alexandria Gazette, Ledgers 26

A Guide to the Alexandria Gazette Ledgers, 1833-1866

A Collection in
Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
Accession Number 26

Alexandria Library, Local History/Special Collections

Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
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Repository

Alexandria Library, Local History/Special Collections

Accession Number

Title

Alexandria Gazette Ledgers 1833-1866

Physical Characteristics

5 boxes (6.6 linear feet)

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Alexandria Gazette Ledgers, Accession #26, Alexandria Library, Local History/Special Collections, Alexandria, Va.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Alternative Form Available

A full run of the Alexandria Gazette is available on microfilm; 1833-1866 is found on reels 53-112.

Biographical/Historical Information

The Alexandria Gazette was under the editorship of Edgar Snowden, Sr. from 1831-1875. While under his leadership the Gazette served as Snowden's showcase for political and civic views. In addition to the Gazette, Snowden ran a printing office from out of the Gazette's offices.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the accounts ledgers of the Alexandria Gazette from 1833-1866. Advertisers' names, charges, and dates run are recorded in the advertisement ledgers. Other account books record printing charges, as well as petty advertising accounts. Additionally, two route books from 1859 are available.