Reid & Company Records, 1894-1941
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Brief Description: Twenty-five financial ledgers relating to Reid and Company accounts and the accounts of various individuals and business entities from 1894-1941 in Norfolk, Virginia. Also included is a 1901-1938 journal of the Westover Company, one of Fergus Reid's other business interests.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-191
Created by: Reid & Company
Volume: 22.0 Boxes
Acquired: 00/00/0000.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type and date.
Biographical Note for Reid & Company : Reid and Company was a cotton export business that operated in Norfolk, Virginia from 1894 to 1941. The company was founded by Fergus Reid, a well-known Norfolk businessman and philanthrapist.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Businesses
Fergus Reid
Norfolk (Va.)
Genres/Forms of Material
Cashbooks
Ledgers (account books)
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Physical Access Notes: Box 20, Item 2: Journal, 1910-1913, pages 1-26 are closed shut due to previous water damage and mold. Please consult a professional conservator prior to prying these pages apart.
Acquisition Notes: Unknown
PreferredCitation: Reid & Company Records, MSS 0000-191, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.