Sarvay-Lyle Ledger Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, 1881-1888 Ms.2011.067 A Collection in Special Collections.

Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, 1881-1888 Ms.2011.067

A Collection in Special Collections.


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Jennifer Mitchell

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2011.067
Title
Sarvay-Lyle Ledger, 1881-1888
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Physical Characteristics
1 folder; 0.2 cu.ft.
Language
English .
Abstract
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.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

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

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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.


Biographical note

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

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.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by material type.

Related Material

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

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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

Container List

folder 1
Ledger,
1881-1888