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Hunt Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-034

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single roll of microfilm identified alternately as the "Hunt Family Papers" and the "Hunt Collection," apparently housed at the University of Virginia, which provided the microfilm images, ca. 1957. A page near the beginning of the roll lists the contents as Letters, 1850-1922; Business Records [and] Receipts, 1806-1933; Land Sale Notices [and] Memoranda, 1841-1874; I[n]dentures, Deeds, Surveys, 1760-1921; Wills, 1791-1906; Genealogy [and] Family History; Miscellaneous; Account Books (5), 1842-1[8]62; and Chatham Presbyterian Church Centennial (1846-1946).

Dates

  • 1760 - 1946

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 Hunt family lived in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Microfilm roll containing correspondence, legal documents and financial records of the Hunt family of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Source of Acquisition

The Hunt Family Papers were acquired by Special Collections and University Archives in July 1990.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Hunt 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 and description of the Hunt Family Papers commenced and was completed in September, 2022.

Title
Hunt Family Papers, 1760-1933
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

  • 2020-09-09: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
  • 2021-06-29: LM Rozema added missing notes for an unprocessed collection (abstract, acquisition, processing info, bio), added FA title and filing 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

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308