Virginia Gazette daybooks

Mss.071.V81d

Date: 1750-1766 | Size: 2 volume(s)

Abstract

Daybooks for 1750-1752 and 1764-1766.

Collection Information

Physical description

2 volumes.

Provenance

Willman Spawn, gift.

Early American History Note

These photocopies of the daybooks of the Virginia Gazette from 1750-1752 and 1764-1766 complement the Royale Collection. They provide a small window into the workings of printers in Virginia. This volume contains information on circulation, costs, and other aspects of the business side of the newspaper business.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Business Records and Accounts

Subject(s)

  • Business and Skilled Trades
  • Colony and State Specific History
  • Printing and Publishing