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Alcohol reports and inventories, 1923 - 1927

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

During the Prohibition Era, the Commonwealth of Virginia allowed pharmacists and drug stores to sell alcohol as a medicine. In Charlottesville, these licensed merchants were required to report their complete alcohol inventory to the Clerk of the Corporation Court monthly. This file contains some reports that the Clerk's Office preserved after the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Dates

  • Creation: 1923 - 1927

Conditions Governing Access

The commitment records in this collection are closed to researchers for 125 years after their creation. There are no access restrictions on the rest of the materials.

Extent

From the Collection: 91 Volumes

From the Collection: 3.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
580 Massie Road
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22903 United States