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Michael Kinzer Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1962-005

Scope and Content

The collection consists of documents concerned with the acquisition of land in Montgomery County, Michael Kinzer's last will and testament (1826), and a wallet. Within the land acquisition papers is included a deed (October 18, 1816) and a copy of a historical preservation report written by Dr. George Green Shackelford on the Michael Kinzer house. The wallet included in the collection was a Christmas present to W. A. Bell from W. B. Fiser in 1898.

Dates

  • 1805 - 1981

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

The Michael Kinzer family resided in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (2 folders)

Abstract

This collection consists of documents concerned with the acquisition of land in Montgomery County, Michael Kinzer's last will and testament (1826), and a wallet from the Michael Kinzer family.

Arrangement

Material in this collection are arranged in chronological order. Undated materials are at the beginning and bulk item are at the back.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1962.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Michael Kinzer Family Papers was completed prior to 2010. Additional description was completed in January 2011.

Title
Michael Kinzer Family Papers, 1805-1981
Status
Completed
Author
Stephanie Wenger
Date
2011 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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