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Price Comparison Sheet
This price comparison sheet from 1931 provides some insight into the value of items of the period. Below is a list of what these items would cost today, calculating for inflation:
100# Sugar $ 71.77
1 Bbl. Flour $ 50.24
10# Meat $ 11.48
1#…
Tags: economy, Great Depression
Virginia Bankers Association Letter
This 1933 notice, from the Virginia Bankers Association, lets bank employees know about the legal holiday declared by Governor Pollard. Notice the wording of this letter, such as the phrases “unusual situation†and “cool thoughtâ€; these…
Tags: economy, Great Depression
Junk Drives
During World War II, there was a great demand for various materials, such as rubber, iron, and steel. Junk drives, scrap drives, and other types of collection initiatives were made in an attempt to get the public involved and to donate old, unused…
Tags: economy, World War II
Shifting Engine at Mineral Depot for the Mines
The Virginia Central Railroad was a vital link between the region just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Richmond. When vast mineral deposits were being mined in Mineral City in Louisa County, the railroad was vital for transporting shipments of…
Tags: economy, Mining, railroads, transportation