Ashland Coal and Iron Railway Company mines ledger

Abstract

The Ashland Coal and Iron Railway mine ledger (dated 1888-1889; 0.33 cubic feet; 1 item) contains a record of miner's wages, staff salaries, coal sales, rent, and supplies and equipment.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Ashland Coal and Iron Railway Company mines ledger
Date
1888-1889
Extent
0.33 Cubic feet
Subjects
Coal mines and mining--Kentucky.
Railroads--Kentucky--History.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by format.
Finding Aid Author
Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey
Preferred Citation
2006MS037: [identification of item], Ashland Coal and Iron Railway Company mines ledger, 1888-1889, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Formerly the Lexington and Big Sandy Railway Company, Eastern Division, the railroad became the Ashland Coal and Iron Railway Company in 1881. The company was conveyed to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company in 1933.
Scope and Content
The Ashland Coal and Iron Railway mine ledger (dated 1888-1889; 0.33 cubic feet; 1 item) contains a record of miner's wages, staff salaries, coal sales, rent, and supplies and equipment.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.

Contents of the Collection

Mines ledger, 1888-1889

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