Elden E. Billings Collection, 1862-1991 (Ms1991-036)
Dates
- 1862 - 1991
Creator
- Billings, Elden E. (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Elden E. Billings Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Language of Materials
English
Acquisition Information
The Elden E. Billings Papers were donated to Special Collections in 1991 with additional materials added.
Abstract
This collection contains subject files, clippings, memorabilia and artifacts related to the American Civil War. There are seven series, five of which predominately contain Civil War materials. The other two series in the collection also contains files on other subjects of Billings' historical interests, including aspects of military and United States history.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Elden E. Billings Collection commenced and was completed in August 2008. Earlier processing of the collection had been done in 1992. Additional description was completed in 2010.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu