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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:

Points of Interest, City of Richmond, Virginia, and Environs

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0160
Abstract

Map shows various points of interest within the city of Richmond, along with an index.

Dates: 1923

Population Near Hampton Roads, Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0056
Abstract

Map shows the population of the United States with Norfolk at the center, demonstrating the population density of the eastern seaboard. Map was published in conjunction with the commemoration of the settlement of Jamestown. Map is foldable, and cover, which contains an engraving of a Native American man, remains intact.

Dates: 1907

J. C. Porter Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-079
Abstract

Photographic album containing approximately 240 photographs (all c. 1890) of structures and scenes in several southwestern Virginia counties, including Bland, Craig, Giles, and Smyth.

Dates: c. 1890

Porterfield Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-077
Abstract

Materials associated with the William and Florence Mae Wren Porterfield family of Giles County, Virginia, consist of World War II ration stamps, Office of Price Administration ration point tokens, Selective Service classification notices, and receipts.

Dates: 1942 - 1945

Portion of Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0344
Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus circa 1922.

Dates: ca. 1922

Post Route Map of the State of Virginia, Showing Post Offices with the intermediate distances on mail routes

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0070
Abstract

Map shows locations of post offices and routes. Includes explanations, which identify extant and discontinued post offices, as well as frequencies and types of routes.

Dates: 1935

Postcards from Appalachia,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-032
Abstract

Postcards from Appalachia contains postcards depicting various landmarks, locations, and scenery in the Appalachian region during the first half of the 20th century.

Dates: c.1900-1970s

Potomac River, Sheet No. 4 (of four sheets)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0109
Abstract

Map charts the Potomac River from Indian Head to Georgetown, including Washington, D. C., and Alexandria. It indicates that this is number four of four maps, but the first three are not present with this map.

Dates: 1875

Preliminary and Location of Proposed Railroad Line [Blacksburg, Virginia]

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0278
Abstract

Railroad line proposal was presented by a Senior Civil Engineering Class, presumably under the direction of W. Dickinson. Map is in color with topography and measurements highlighted.

Dates: Dec. 8, 1911

Preliminary Chart of Hampton Roads and Elizabeth River, Virginia [Warwick County]

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0134
Abstract

Map shows water depths and contains a table of tide heights at certain locations.

Dates: 1857