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Willard Preston Genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-121

Scope and Content

This collection contains three handwritten genealogies of the Preston Family, dating back to the 17th century. The letter to Charles Aschmann from Willard Preston was written on June 19, 1998. In the letter, Preston briefly discusses the life and deeds of certain members of the Preston Family, such as Colonel William Preston.

Dates

  • c.1998

Creator

Language of Materials

The material in the collection is 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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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains three handwritten genealogies of the Preston Family, as well as a letter from Willard Preston to Charles Aschmann.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Source of Acquisition

The Willard Preston Genealogy was donated to Special Collections in 1998.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Willard Preston Genealogy 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, arrangement, and description of the Willard Preston Genealogy commenced and was completed in September 2009.

Title
Willard Preston Genealogy, c.1998
Status
Completed
Author
Lora Settle, Graduate Assistant
Date
2009 (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