Conditions Governing Use

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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

Timberneck Farm ledgers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Ann Edwards Burrus in memory of John Walker Carter Catlett.

Content Description

The Timberneck Farm Ledgers collection contains 11 ledgers including records of estate in relation to Timberneck Farm in Gloucester, Virginia as well as doctor's ledgers. The collection also includes school notes, essays and a Gloucester Charity School ledger.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• African Americans -- Virginia
• African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century
• Doctor
• Gloucester County (Va.)
• Gloucester County (Va.)--History
• Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century
• Gloucester County (Va.)--Social life and customs
• Ledgers (Accounting)
• Rural schools
• Slavery