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Eustis A. Lancaster Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1971-003

Scope and Content

The Eustis A. Lancaster Papers comprises a handmade scrapbook containing pictures of VPI scenes and campus buildings, ca. 1900. On the cover of the scrapebook is a message which states, "VPI, For E.A. Lancaster, my friend and benefactor."

Dates

  • 1900

Language of Materials

The materials in the colletion 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

Eustis (or Eustace) A. Lancaster (b. ca. 1869) is listed on the 1870 and 1880 U. S. Censuses living in Blacksburg, Virginia, with several family members, including Josiah B. and Arabella E. Lancaster, presumed to be his parents, and his grandparents John B. and Christina A. Helm. His parents, grandparents, and other family members are buried in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Sources:

1870 U. S. Census, "Eustace A. Lancaster" entry, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/40306732:7163, accessed Nov. 29, 2022.

1880 U. S. Census, "E. A. Lancaster" entry, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/18980117:6742, accessed Nov. 29, 2022.

"Josiah B. Lancaster" entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41906671/josiah-b-lancaster, accessed Nov. 29, 2022.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The Eustis A. Lancaster Papers comprises a handmade scrapbook containing pictures of VPI scenes and campus buildings, ca. 1900. 

Source of Acquisition

The Eustis A. Lancaster Papers collection was acquired prior to 1971.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Eustis A. Lancaster Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Eustis A. Lancaster Papers was completed in 1971. Additional description was completed in April 2011.

Title
Eustis A. Lancaster Papers, 1900
Status
Completed
Author
Ashley Wellens, Student Volunteer, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
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