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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:

Personal Order, Signed: A. S. Minter, Bedford, March 1, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F8_MinterAS_1862_0301

Perspective Map of Newport News, Va. (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0147
Abstract

Map shows Newport News, Virginia, from a point above the James River. It focuses on local industry, surrounding the map with several engravings of prominent locations. Reproduction was made in 1974.

Dates: 1891

Perspective Map of the City of Roanoke

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0090
Abstract

Perspective map looks out over the city of Roanoke, identifying roads and significant structures. At bottom of map are several engravings of various buildings, along with an inset map showing the area surrounding Roanoke. Map also contains indexes that identify public buildings, hotels, railroads, news papers, manufacturings, land companies, and churches.

Dates: 1891

Perspective Map of the City of Roanoke, Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0192
Abstract

Map shows Roanoke, Virginia, from a perspective set above Mill Mountain, in Roanoke. The lower border of map shows illustrations of several buildings of interest, and the index identifies public buildings, hotels, railroads, newspapers, manufacturings, land companies, and churches.

Dates: 1891

Petersburg

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0148
Abstract

Hand-drawn depiction of Petersburg, in pencil. Illustrator is unknown. Beneath the illustration is this caption: "This view is taken on an eminence about half a mile north of the central part of the town. In the center is seen the Depot of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad on the right the Appomattox view, and beyond the principal part of Petersburg."

Dates: nd

Pettigrew Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-031
Abstract

This collection includes materials from multiple generations of the Pettigrew family ranging from the 1820s to the 1940s. Materials include financial documents, legal documents, correspondence, and ephemera.

Dates: 1820 - 1949