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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 1952 Collections and/or Records:

Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia: Road Map for 1938

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0060
Abstract Item is a color road map throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Contains an index of counties, cities, and towns, as well as a distance chart, explanation of map symbols, and principal radio stations in those states. On the reverse of the map is a 'Pictorial Guide' to the states, which shows illustrations of places of tourist interest. Additionally, the reverse contains maps of significant locales: Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Wilmington...
Dates: 1938
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia: Road Map for 1938

A. P. Mason General Order No. 27

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-074
Abstract

This collection contains a General Order from General A. P. Mason, written by Captain Charles R. Holmes in 1864.

Dates: 1864
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / A. P. Mason General Order No. 27

Massanutten Mountain Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-066
Abstract

The collection contains an early twentieth-century photograph of a view from Massanutten Mountain, Virginia by Hugh Morrison, Jr., together with descriptive caption.

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Massanutten Mountain Photograph

Master Development Plan Blue Ridge Parkway and Parks

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0074
Abstract

Map shows the plan for the Blue Ridge Parkway, extending from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Shenandoah National Park. Contains closer depictions of places of interest.

Dates: 1940
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Master Development Plan Blue Ridge Parkway and Parks

Mathews Court House (Va.) Account Books

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1940-021
Abstract

This collection contains day books from a general mercantile business in Mathews County, Virginia, likely operated by Francis Armistead with a succession of partners.

Dates: 1838 - 1874
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Mathews Court House (Va.) Account Books

Thomas J. Matthews Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-032
Abstract

The collection contains letters from Thomas J. Matthews, county surveyor for Kanawha County, West Virginia, to W. W. Gitt regarding coal lands near Coal River and Cabin Creek. Second letter accompanied by note from Gitt giving instructions to an unnamed person.

Dates: 1878, n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Thomas J. Matthews Correspondence

Max Meadows Quadrangle

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0805
Dates: 1945
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Max Meadows Quadrangle

McBryde House Specification Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1999-010
Abstract

John McLauren McBryde (1841-1923) was the fifth president of Virginia Tech from 1891 thru 1907. This collection contains Specification No. 1755 of the labor and materials required in the erection and completion of a two-story, brick dwelling house to be erected for Dr. J. M. McBryde in Blacksburg Virginia.

Dates: ca. 1900
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / McBryde House Specification Records

J. Bolton McBryde Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-059
Abstract The collection consists of photographs, negatives, and glass plate negatives depicting Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI), Blacksburg, Montgomery County, and the New River area. Images are labeled with original labels, but undated. Where images were not labeled, a brief description is included in brackets on the envelope. The collection also includes eight painted views of campus photographed by J. Bolton McBryde (1866-1925), the son of fifth VPI...
Dates: c. early 1900s
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / J. Bolton McBryde Collection

John M. and Cora Bolton McBryde Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-069
Abstract

This collection contains copies of photographs, genealogy materials, lectures, and newspaper clippings related to the family of John McLaren McBryde (1841-1923) and Cora Bolton McBryde (1839-1920), the fifth president and first lady of Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Dates: 1862 - 2018
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John M. and Cora Bolton McBryde Family Papers

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