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Archives and Special Collections

Provides information on holdings in the Salem Academy & College Archives and Special Collections.
Summary For genealogists and researchers, these records provide general timeframes of attendance for young women who came to Salem Female Academy, based on records of charges for tuition and boarding.   They also provide records of what they purchased for their studies and personal use.
Title       General Ledgers and Itemized Student Account Books
Date 1803-1917
Creator Salem Academy and College
Physical Description                                        20 linear ft.
Language   English
Scope and Content The general ledgers list cash receipts and disbursements for Salem Female Academy from 1803-1917.  The ledgers contain student accounts from 1803-1881.  Itemized student account books list detailed entries for students from 1811-1909.
Access  Researchers must register and agree to copyright laws before using this collection which is available by appointment only 
Repository Archives, Salem Academy & College, 601 S. Church St.  Winston-Salem NC 
Use and Permissions Copyright of Salem Academy and College records are held by Salem Academy and College.