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Southwest Virginia Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-014

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a photo album from a family that lived in southwest Virginia circa 1913 through 1917. There are over one hundred photographs, including three of their son at Virginia Tech. Most of the photos are of their travels in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida.

Dates

  • ca. 1913-1917

Language of Materials

The materials in this 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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains over one hundred photographs from a family that lived in southwest Virginia during the period of 1913 through 1917. Several pictures depict Virginia Tech (VPI) during this period. Other images show the family's travels throughout the American South.

Source of Acquisition

The Southwest Virginia Photograph Album was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in November 2019.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Southwest Virginia Photo Album 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 Southwest Virginia Photograph Album was completed in July 2021.

Title
Southwest Virginia Photograph Album, ca. 1913-1917
Status
Completed
Author
Miles Abernethy, Student Worker
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
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