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Pedro T. Slone Memoir, 1943 (Ms2011-057)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2011-057

Dates

  • 1943

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Pedro T. Slone Memoir must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical Note

Pedro Thomas Slone (b. April 20, 1879, d. May 1982) lived in Franklin County, Virginia. He was married to Kitty Slone. He spent his adult life working as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition Information

The Pedro T. Slone Memoir was purchased by Special Collections in April 2011.

Abstract

Typescript memoir by Pedro T. Slone of Franklin County, Virginia. The memoir was written in February 1943 and chronicles the way of life in Franklin County, Virginia, during the late 19th and early 20th century.

Abstract

Typescript memoir by Pedro T. Slone of Franklin County, Virginia, titled "The Way of Life in Turner's Creek Valley Sixty Years Ago." The memoir was written in February 1943 and chronicles the way of life in Franklin County, Virginia during the late 19th and early 20th century. Information is given on the housing, furniture, farming, social and religious practices, and politics in rural Franklin County. There is a brief genealogy of the Slone, Hale, and Via families.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Pedro T. Slone Memoir was completed in June 2011.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
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