Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs
Scope and Contents
This collection contains eight photographs of Buchanan, Virginia, taken around the 1890s. Seen in the photographs are views of Main Street, Water Street, the James River at the railroad station, Martin's store, buildings on north bank of James River, and Pattonsburg.
Dates
- c.1890s
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. 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 / Historical
Located in Botetourt County, Virginia, the town of Buchanan was established in 1811. The town was consolidated with Pattonsburg, on the opposite side of the James River, and incorporated in 1882.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
Eight photographs of Buchanan, Virginia, featuring views of Main Street and various buildings, taken around the 1890s.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Buchanan, Virginia Photographs were purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1996.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs 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 Buchanan, Virginia Photographs commenced and was completed in October, 2023.
- Title
- Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs, c. 1890s
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson
- Date
- 2023 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020-09-25: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
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