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Charles A. Miller Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-001

Scope and Contents

This collection contains eighteenth-century manuscript items from the Miller family in Germany and Pennsylvania as well as documents relating to Charles A. Miller's land ownership and business receipts. Also included are Miller's diary, account book, and information regarding the genealogy of his second wife, Melinda Taylor Miller.

Dates

  • 1708 - 1926

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to 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 Information

Charles Alexander Miller was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on November 19, 1819. He was educated at Washington College and later at Union Seminary. On his return to Southwest Virginia, Miller was licensed by the Montgomery County Presbytery in 1849, and served as a home missionary in Giles County (1849-51). He was fully ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1854 and went on to work at the Kimberlin Church (Giles County, VA) and later at the White House Church (Radford, VA) until his death on March 26, 1893.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

This collection consists of materials regarding Reverend Charles A. Miller and his family's history.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject matter.

Source of Acquisition

The Charles A. Miller Family Papers were purchased by the Special Collections in 1983.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Charles A. Miller Family 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 Charles A. Miller Family Papers commenced in March 2007 and was completed in March 2007. This collection was previously processed by Special Collections staff.

Title
A Guide to the Charles A. Miller Family Papers, 1708-1926
Status
Completed
Author
Sam Walters
Date
2007 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-08-06: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags

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