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Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-011

Scope and Content

This collection contains hundreds of applications for pension from Confederate veterans and/or their widows. These applications come from people living in Roanoke, Virginia, at the time of their requetsts. Although undated, these applications are likely from the 1910s-1930s.

Dates

  • undated

Language of Materials

These materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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.

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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

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

This collection consists of applications for pension from Confederate veterans and/or their widows residing in Roanoke, Virginia. Although undated, these applications are likely from the 1910s-1930s.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in folders alphabetically by applicant's last name with supplemental materials at the end.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in December 2022.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms 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 Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms was completed in May 2023.

Title
Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Kat Zinn, Student Assistant, and Kira Dietz, Archivist
Date
2023 (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