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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 1971 Collections and/or Records:

John Muse Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-032
Abstract

The John Muse Correspondence includes just over 126 letters, most of which are written by John Muse to his future wife, Bessie Brewer, as he travels and works. The materials range from 1906 to 1951, with the bulk of the materials coming from June of 1906 to October of 1907.

Dates: 1906 - 1951; Majority of material found within 1906 - 1907

Charles Ravenscroft Nalle Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-097
Abstract

This photograph album contains 32 photographs taken from 1902 to 1904 with the subject matter ranging from individuals and animals to the Vatican.

Dates: 1902 - 1904

Named/Individual Photograph Collections

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Photographs-002
Abstract

The Named/Individual Photograph Collections include images from alumni and former faculty and staff, or individuals with ties to campus and the New River Valley. Collections (c.1890-present) depict campus life and events, railroad history, agricultural extension research, Blacksburg and surrounding areas, and some local families.

Dates: 1890s-present

National Association of Ministers' Wives Handbill

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-086
Abstract

This collection contains an undated fundraising handbill for the National Association of Ministers' Wives, listing Mrs. E. C. Bouey as president and Mrs. W. L. Ransome as secretary. The association was founded by Elizabeth C. Bouey, who served as its president from its founding in 1941 until her death in 1957, and it is now called International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.

Dates: undated

Natural Bridge

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Art-070

Natural Tunnel, Scott County, Virginia, Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-085
Abstract

The Natural Tunnel, Scott County, Virginia, Collection consists of a wood postcard printed with a sketch of the tunnel. On the back is a message to Mrs. Chaz Etter in Rural Retreat, Virginia. The photocopy of a sketch of Natural Tunnel comes from a book by William Cullen Bryant and Oliver Bell Bunce, originally published in 1872.

Dates: 1872, [c.1932-1958]

Naval Review, Jamestown Exposition, 26th April 1907

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0142
Abstract

Map charts water between Hampton, Newport News, and the Jamestown Exposition Grounds in Virginia.

Dates: 1907

Marvin H. Neel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2016-022
Abstract

This collection includes biographical resources, ephemera, correspondence, and writings and woodcut prints by and related to Marvin H. Neel (1908-1978), created between 1933 and 1988.

Dates: 1933 - 1988

Nelson Co. Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0124
Abstract

Minimalist map shows towns in Nelson County, Virginia. Map contains a handwritten note concerning adjustments.

Dates: 1913

Nelson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-021
Abstract

This collection contains papers (primarily correspondence and Civil War documents) from the Nelson family of Clarke County, Virginia, 1783-1872, n.d.

Dates: 1783-1872, n.d.