This 1931 billhead from the State Road Commission of West Virginia records a purchase order connected to prison labor supply work during the early Depression era.
West Virginia expanded highway construction and maintenance through state agencies that coordinated materials, labor, and logistics across rural and urban districts. Prison labor programs were commonly integrated into public-works systems, providing workforce support for road projects while tying correctional institutions directly into state infrastructure planning.
The printed form is issued from the Office of the Purchasing Agent of the State Road Commission at Charleston and is addressed to a supplier in Summers, West Virginia. The order lists dozens of gas cans with unit pricing and shipping terms, with F.O.B. and routing details printed across the header. Ruled columns structure quantity, description, price, and amount fields, and an authorization signature appears at the lower right. Fold lines, light toning, and edge wear are consistent with age and routine business handling on this 9 x 11 inch form.
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