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Hummel, Virginia, 1916-1998

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1916 - 1998

Biographical Note

Hummel, born on September 28, 1916, was an English teacher with Blacksburg High School and an avid amateur historian of Blacksburg and Appalachian regional history. Much of the subject matter of the materials concerns the history of Blacksburg and Montgomery County, Virginia. Hummel died on May 19, 1998, at the age of 81.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Virginia Hummel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-014
Abstract

The Virginia Hummel Papers consist of materials created and gathered by Virginia Holden Hummel of Blacksburg. An amateur historian especially interested in Blacksburg history and genealogy, she collected many materials related to the region, including newspaper clippings, research notes, photographs, maps, and blueprints.

Dates: 1830 - 1998