Shenandoah Valley account books, 1841-1859 and undated
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Summary
- Abstract:
- Collection consists of an estate inventory of Peter Helsley from Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, and three account books whose relationship to each other and to the estate inventory is unknown. Names of individuals associated with two of the account books are Henry Bowers and Kefflet and Brown; the only fact known about the third account book is that it comes from Conicville, Virginia.
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet
4 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.01175
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection dates from 1841-1859 and consists of an 1854 estate inventory of Peter Helsley from Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, and three apparently unrelated 19th century account books also from Shenandoah County. Names of individuals associated with two of the account books are Henry Bowers and Kefflet and Brown; the only fact known about the third account book if that it comes from Conicville, Virginia.
- Acquisition information:
- The Shenandoah Valley account books were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Rubenstein Library staff
Encoded by Elizabeth Shesko, Paula Jeannet Mangiafico, May 2011
Materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
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[Identification of item], Shenandoah Valley account books, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.