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Rock Spring Electric Light Company Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2023-0012

Scope and Contents

The collection contains one ledger from the Rock Spring Electric Light Company. This ledger contains financial transactions of the company from 1911 to 1912.

Dates

  • Creation: 1911 - 1916

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Biographical / Historical

Based on information contained within this ledger, the Rock Spring Electric Light Company was located in Fishers Hill, Virginia. It produced electricity utilizing a hydroelectric dam, possibly located on Tumbling Run.

No additional resources related to the company have been located as of November 2023.

Extent

1.5 Cubic Feet (One PB11171 Gaylord box. )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection contains one ledger from the Rock Spring Electric Light Company located in the Fishers Hill community of Shenandoah County.

Physical Location

Shenandoah County Library - Truban Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Rebecca Stickley, July 17, 2020.

Processing Information

The single ledger was wrapped, labeled, and boxed.

Title
A Guide to the Rock Spring Electric Light Company Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zachary Hottel
Date
November 8 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Arabic

Repository Details

Part of the Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives Repository

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