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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 1962 Collections and/or Records:

Appalachian Quilt Project Cassette Tapes

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1981-097
Abstract

Oral history project conducted by the Department of Clothing, Textiles, and Related Arts at Virginia Tech. Collection consists of recorded interviews with forty-three quilt makers in Floyd and Washington counties, Virginia. Transcripts available.

Dates: 1978 - 1979
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Appalachian Quilt Project Cassette Tapes

Appalachian Regional Commission Teaching Project Records,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-041
Abstract

The collection consists of five bound reports produced for the Appalachian Regional Commission Teaching Project from the years 2001-2006.

Dates: 2001 - 2006
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Appalachian Regional Commission Teaching Project Records,

Records of the Appalachian Student Organizing Committee

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-31-14-10
Abstract The Appalachian Student Organizing Committee (or Appalachian Student Committee) was an approved student organization at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the early 1970s. The collection consists primarily of the papers of David Tice and Allan Cox, student organizers of the Appalachian Student Organizing Committee. Materials include correspondence, clippings files, small-press and local publications on Appalachian issues, petitions, and notes and drafts. The...
Dates: 1964 - 1975; Majority of material found within ( 1971-1974)
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Records of the Appalachian Student Organizing Committee

Appalachian Trail Map 3: Blacksburg Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0818
Abstract

Appalachian Trail Map No. 3 (South Half Appalachian Trail): Blacksburg Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

Dates: undated, but likely after 2010
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Appalachian Trail Map 3: Blacksburg Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Appalachian Trail Map 4: Glenwood-Newcastle Ranger Districts, Jefferson National Forest

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0819
Abstract

Appalachian Trail Map No. 4 (West Half Appalachian Trail): Glenwood-Newcastle Ranger Districts, Jefferson National Forest.

Dates: undated, but likely after 2010
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Appalachian Trail Map 4: Glenwood-Newcastle Ranger Districts, Jefferson National Forest

Appalachian Trail Map 5: Pedlar Ranger District, George Washington National Forest

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0820
Abstract

Appalachian Trail Map No. 5 (South Half Appalachian Trail): Pedlar Ranger District, George Washington National Forest.

Dates: undated, but likely after 2010
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Appalachian Trail Map 5: Pedlar Ranger District, George Washington National Forest

Application, DAR Membership, [190?] (Ms1988-047)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_DAR_MembershipApplication_190x_002_
Dates: 1865 - 1961
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Application, DAR Membership, [191?] (Ms1988-047)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_DAR_MembershipApplication_191x_001_
Dates: 1865 - 1961
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Appomattox Iron Works and Supply Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-040
Abstract

This collection includes the business correspondence and other records of Appomattox Iron Works and Supply Company, a Petersburg, Virginia manufacturer.

Dates: 1925 - 1939
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Appomattox Iron Works and Supply Company Records

Argabright Family Ledger,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-064
Abstract

Ledger details the business records of a blacksmith shop run by the Argabrights in Blacksburg, Virginia. The entries date from 1848 to 1854.

Dates: 1848 - 1854
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Argabright Family Ledger,

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