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Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-007

Abstract

Six issues of "Hickman Family History Newsletter," published by H. William Gabriel, focusing on descendants of the Roger Hickman family of Back Creek (Bath County), Virginia, together with photos and brief biographical information on various Hickman family members, and a typescript draft of Gabriel's article, "William P. Hickman in the New River Valley, 1852-1864."

Dates

  • 1995 - 1998

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

Roger Hickman, son of William Arthur and Mary Douglas Hickman, was born in Rockville (Montgomery County), Maryland, in 1740. He married Margaret Davis. The Hickmans relocated to Back Creek (Bath County), Virginia, and had three children: James, Mary, and William. Roger Hickman died in 1827.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in two accruals in 1998.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Hickman Family Newsletters and 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 Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers commenced and was completed in November, 2023.

Title
Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers, 1995-1998
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

  • 2020-09-28: 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