Ruth G. Hale Papers
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a photocopy of Montgomery County, Virginia cemetery readings compiled by Ruth G. Hale, a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia. The readings (some in manuscript, some in typescript) are arranged by name of cemetery and contain transcriptions of the markings (names, dates, and other information) on each gravestone. Also included are photocopies of a few documents relating to genealogy of the local Hale family.
Dates
- ca.1984-1987
Creator
- Hale, Ruth G. (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The 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.
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Biographical Note
Ruth Gerda Alice Gottschalk Hale, daughter of Paul and Meta Gottschalk, was born in Germany on April 26, 1926. She married Charles W. Hale Jr. (1925-2004) on February 14, 1948 and immigrated with Hale to his home in Waiteville (Monroe County), West Virginia. The couple had four daughters and moved frequently, eventually settling in Botetourt County, Virginia. She retained an interest in genealogy and focused her research on the Hale family and on the area of Craig and surrounding counties in Virginia. Ruth G. Hale died on March 25, 2001, and was buried in New Zion Cemetery, Waiteville.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
Photocopy of Montgomery County, Virginia cemetery readings compiled by Ruth G. Hale, a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia.
Source of Acquisition
The Ruth G. Hale Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1989.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Ruth G. Hale 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 and description of the Ruth G. Hale Papers commenced and was completed in January 2022.
- Title
- Ruth G. Hale Papers, ca.1984-1987
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson
- Date
- 2022 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020-08-31: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
- 2021-04-28: LM Rozema added missing notes for an unprocessed collection (abstract, source, processing, bio note), added FA title, added FA date from EAD, and added component with instances previously attached to collection level.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu