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Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use this for collections relating to Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, and Appalachia.

Found in 1917 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Chirver Registration

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-034
Abstract

This collection contains one "free man of color" registration for Robert Chirver or Chirves, a resident of Petersburg, Virginia. Signed and dated May 4, 1841, at Petersburg, this form was proof of Chirver's status as a free man.

Dates: 1841
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Robert Chirver Registration

Choate Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-016
Abstract

This collection consists of photocopies of the thirty-two letters from William T., S. J., and J. W. to each other and to Martha Choate, wife of William, during the American Civil War from 1862 to 1864.

Dates: 1862 - 1864
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Choate Family Correspondence

Christiana Davies and Benjamin Loxley to Col. William Preston in Botetourt County

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1985-020_DaviesLoxley
Dates: July 17, 1772
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Christiansburg-Blacksburg Chapter, Rotary Club Records,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-076
Abstract

The Christiansburg-Blacksburg Chapter, Rotary Club Records contains newspaper articles, brochures, handouts, pamphlets and flyers pertaining to the Christiansburg-Blacksburg Rotary Club from 1965 to 1998.

Dates: 1965 - 1998
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Christiansburg-Blacksburg Chapter, Rotary Club Records,

Christiansburg [Virginia] Industrial Institute Historical Documents

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-033
Scope and Content The Christiansburg [Virginia] Industrial Institute Historical Documents consist of photocopied historical documents about the school, its history, and the alumni association. Many of the materials are from the Edgar A. Long papers (Long served as principal of the school from 1905 to 1924), and include Long's handwritten drafts of lectures, writings, speeches, sermons, and lessons. Also included are copies of the 1902-03 and 1925-26 catalogs and the 1908 annual report. "Poems for Children and...
Dates: 1866 - 1991
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Christiansburg [Virginia] Industrial Institute Historical Documents

Christiansburg Presbyterian Church Minute Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-179
Abstract

The Christiansburg Presbyterian Church Minute Book contains the minutes of sessions and a list of members with the membership and death dates.

Dates: 1869 - 1897
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Christiansburg Presbyterian Church Minute Book

Christiansburg Quadrangle

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0798
Dates: 1945
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Christiansburg Quadrangle

Christiansburg, Virginia Store Ledger

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-2017-025
Abstract

Ledger maintained by unidentified store in ante bellum Christiansburg, Virginia. Entries include customer names and transaction amounts. .

Dates: 1856
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Christiansburg, Virginia Store Ledger

Christmas card, 1931

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1959_001_ChristmasCard_1931
Dates: 1931
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Circular, Monthly Returns tomorrow. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H., June 29, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F6_Order_MonthlyRetrn_1861_0629
Dates: 1861-06-29
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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