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Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
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Jennifer Mitchell
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)