Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Found in 1917 Collections and/or Records:
Historical Map of Bedford County, Virginia, 1750-1865
Historical Map of Fredericksburg, Virginia
Folded map shows thirty-five points of interest in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, as well as a red dotted line identifying a route that passes all the points of interest. Reverse of the map contains text that interprets the history of Fredericksburg.
Historical Map of Montgomery County, Virginia, Giving the Names and Locations of Many of the Early Adventurers in the Territory from 1750 to 1865 (historical map)
This historical map of Montgomery County, Virginia, was compiled from maps, historical records, and traditions by J. R. Hildebrand, who copyrighted the historical map in 1970. It contains a brief history of the county surrounding the map, and on the map are identified locations for incidents of historical interest. The map is bordered by a list of names of men who, presumably, lived in the county.
Historical Map of Rockbridge County, Virginia, 1778-1865 (historical map)
This historical map of Rockbridge County, Virginia, was compiled from maps, historical records, and traditions by J. R. Hildebrand, who copyrighted the historical map in 1973. It contains a brief history of the county surrounding the map, and on the map are identified locations for incidents of historical interest. The map is bordered by a list of names of men who, presumably, lived in the county.
Historical Photograph Collection (List of Subjects)
The photograph collection at Special Collections and University Archives consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. A photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately.
S. P. Hite Company Daybook
This collection contains a daybook maintained by S. P. Hite Company, a manufacturer and distributor of patent medicines operating in Roanoke, Virginia, during the early 20th century.
William R. Hite, Jr., Scrapbook
This collection contains the scrapbook of William R. "Billy" Hite, Jr., when he was a senior at Varina High School in Richmond, Virginia. Hite played football at Varina and Virginia Tech, from which he earned a bachelor's and PhD in education in 1985 and 1998, respectively. He later became a principal and superintedent throughout the Mid-Atlantic United States.
Hiwassee, Virginia Quadrangle,
Hiwassee, Virginia Quadrangle. U. S. Geological Survey, 1968. 22 x 27 in. [FOLDER C-3]
H.O. Bacock Diary, 1864 (Ms2003-014)
Hog Ordinance Broadside,
The collection consists of a broadside containing suggested town regulations for the housing of hogs or pigs within town limits.