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Topping, Daniel & Co. Account Ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. Acc. 2012.361

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This collection contains three ledger books of accounts for Topping, Daniel, and Co., located in Topping, Virginia. The store was a partnership between J. William Daniel, J. W. Topping, and W. H. Enos. The ledger books have an index at the front of each volume with the names and pages of the accounts listed. There are only a few pages of accounts in each volume. Loose papers and photographs have been interfiled with the volumes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1909-1921

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.

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Historical Note:

Topping, Daniel & Company was a mercantile store located in Topping, Virginia. The store started in 1909 as a partnership between J. W. Topping, J. William Daniel, and W. H. Enos. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Extent

0.40 Linear Feet

Language

English

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.

Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:

The fragile nature of this material may limit handling.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2012.361 was received via USPS on 8/13/2012.

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in November 2012.

Title
Guide to the Topping, Daniel & Co. Account Ledgers
Author
Finding Aid Authors: Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist.
Date
2012-11-19
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The collection description/finding aid is written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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