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Elden E. Billings Collection, 1862-1991 (Ms1991-036)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1991-036

Dates

  • 1862 - 1991

Creator

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.

Related Materials

A portion of the Civil War books in the Special Collections Rare Book Collection were donated by Elden E. Billings. The department also houses a portrait of Elden E. "Josh" Billings.

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

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308