Reid & Company Records, 1894-1941 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Will Hopkins

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Collection Overview

Title: Reid & Company Records, 1894-1941

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-191

Primary Creator: Reid & Company

Extent: 22.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged by record type and date.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Businesses, Fergus Reid, Norfolk (Va.)

Forms of Material: Cashbooks, Ledgers (account books)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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.

Biographical Note

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Businesses
Fergus Reid
Norfolk (Va.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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 Note: 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 Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Reid & Company Records, MSS 0000-191, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed in January and July 2020.

Box and Folder Listing

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[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Box 5],
[Box 6],
[Box 7],
[Box 8],
[Box 9],
[Box 10],
[Box 11],
[Box 12],
[Box 13],
[Box 14],
[Box 15],
[Box 16],
[Box 17],
[Box 18],
[Box 19],
[Box 20],
[Box 21],
[Box 22],
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Box 1

Item 1: General Ledger, No. 6, 1894-1905: Ledger showing accounts (including cash, accounts receivable, arbitrage, stock shares, and payments) of various individuals and entities.