A Guide to the Schmitt Drugstore Ledger Collection

Compiled by Eryn Kawecki

July 17, 2019

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA

Title: Schmitt Drugstore Ledger Collection

Date Range: 1906-1907

Collection Number: 2019-0011

Extent: 1 box

Language: English

Abstract: A single business ledger accounting the transactions at Schmitt Drugstore of Woodstock, Virginia. The ledger dates transactions from 1906 to 1907.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of item] Schmitt Drugstore Ledger Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Acquisition Information: Items were purchased in May 2019 from Laughlin Auctions. The seller is unknown.

Processing Information: The ledger was cleaned, wrapped, and placed in an archival box for protection.

Biographical/Historical Note

Schmitt Drugstore was founded in 1834 Dr. John G. Schmitt. Located in Woodstock Virginia, it was a popular business that sold prescriptions and merchandise. It also was home to a soda fountain. In the 1940s the store was sold to the Clower family. It is no longer in operation.

Scope and Content

This collection contains a ledger that reflects the business transactions of Schmitt Drugstore from1906 to 1907.

Inventory

Box 1, Stack 2, Shelf 3

Ledger Schmitt Drugstore, Woodstock Virginia, 1906-1907