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H. D. Walters Flyer

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-059

Scope and Content

The H. D. Walters Flyer is a one page advertisement, titled Big Ring Sale, for a jewelry store in Christiansburg, Virginia, likely from the late nineteenth century. The flyer assures consumers that rings will be sold At Cost and Below during the First Ten Days of March due to the expected arrival of new stock.

Dates

  • n.d.

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.

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Biographical Note

H. (Harvey) D. Walters was born in Floyd County, Virginia, on April 11, 1849 to John and Rhoda (Rhutroff) Walters. In 1878 Walters moved to Montgomery County and later married Rosa M. Gardner in 1874. This union produced four children. Walters owned a jewelry store in Christiansburg, Virginia, and was only one of two Jewelers and Watchmakers to be listed in Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory of 1888-89 for Montgomery County.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The H. D. Walters Flyer is an advertisement for rings from a jeweler in Christiansburg, Virginia, likely dating from the late nineteenth century.

Source of Acquisition

The H. D. Walters Flyer was purchased by Special Collections in 1996.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the H. D. Walters Flyer 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 H. D. Walters Flyer occurred in August 2008.

Title
H. D. Walters Flyer, n.d.
Status
Completed
Author
Emily Cook, Student Assistant
Date
2008 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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