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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 1964 Collections and/or Records:

W. H. Nickels Receipt,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-052
Abstract

This collection contains a receipt of payment from John A. Mann to W.H. Nickels.

Dates: 1832 - 1833
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / W. H. Nickels Receipt,

Norfolk & Western Financial Documents,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-004
Abstract

The collection contains bills and invoices from Norfolk & Western Railroad, Norfolk & Western Railway, and several subsidiaries and contracted companies.

Dates: 1882 - 1954; Majority of material found within 1884 - 1916
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Financial Documents,

Norfolk & Western Passenger Station Photograph, Marion, Virginia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-029
Abstract

The collection contains a photograph of the Norfolk & Western Passenger Station, in Marion, Virginia, n.d.

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Passenger Station Photograph, Marion, Virginia

Norfolk & Western Railway and Associated Companies Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-037
Abstract The Norfolk and Western Railway and Associated Companies contains a collection of records relating to the Norfolk & Western Railway and several of its predecessor and subsidiary lines and other associated enterprises, including the Atlantic & Danville Railway; Bluefield Inn; Deepwater Railway; Hotel Roanoke; New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois Railroad; New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad; Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad; Norfolk and Western Railroad; Roanoke Machine Works;...
Dates: 1851 - 1978
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Railway and Associated Companies Collection

Norfolk & Western Railway Company Construction Site Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1997-027
Abstract

The Norfolk & Western Railway Company Construction Site Photographs includes approximately 360 photographs (and in some cases, photocopies of photographs) of railroad construction in Southwest Virginia. The majority of images date from 1967-1981.

Dates: 1967-1981, n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Railway Company Construction Site Photographs

Norfolk & Western Railway Company Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-019
Abstract

The collection contains a photograph of group believed to be Roanoke, Virginia employees of Norfolk & Western Railway Company.

Dates: [1925?]
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Railway Company Photograph

Norfolk & Western Railway Menus

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-080
Abstract

The collection contains breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and beverage menus from the Norfolk & Western Railway, as well as two unused carbon copy checks for Norfolk & Western Railway's Dining Car Service.

Dates: ca. late 1940s-1960s
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Railway Menus

Norfolk & Western Railway Steam Locomotive Roster,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-017
Abstract

This collection contains roster information of steam powered locomotives used by Norfolk & Western Railway written by Arthur S. Bixby, Sr. in 1978. The roster gives a brief overview of the history of Norfolk & Western Railroad and Norfolk & Western Railway. The steam locomotive information begins in 1881 and continues to 1961 with the phasing out of steam driven locomotives. Collection contains a letter from the author explaining the abbreviations used throughout the roster.

Dates: September 1, 1978
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Railway Steam Locomotive Roster,

Norfolk and Western Railway Accounting Department Personnel Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-058
Abstract The Norfolk and Western Railway Accounting Department Personnel Records are comprised of employee records of the company's accounting department from 1874 to 1907. The three ledgers include such information as employee name, age, marital status, date and place of birth, date of hire, jobs worked, and salary. Also included are notes regarding resignations or discharges. Interspersed throughout the ledgers are correspondence, memos and notes relating to such things as employment reference...
Dates: 1874 - 1907
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk and Western Railway Accounting Department Personnel Records

Norfolk Harbor, Virginia. Survey of the Coast of the United States

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0151
Abstract

Map charts water depth in Norfolk Harbor, with explanatory notes.

Dates: 1857
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk Harbor, Virginia. Survey of the Coast of the United States

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