Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Found in 1972 Collections and/or Records:
A. M. Showalter Poem
The collection contains a poem written by A. M. Showalter entitled, "An Ode to My Hometown Church Where I Belong," ca. 1947. The poem is dedicated to Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, uses rhymed couplets, and features a picture of the church.
Shugart Family Papers,
This collection contains papers from the Shugart Family of Southwest Virginia, created between 1811 and 1876.
Carrie T. Sibold Family Papers
The collection consists of scrapbooks, journals, V.P.I. reunion materials, photograph albums, family diplomas, and the diary of Nannie V. Sibold. As a whole, the collection dates from 1912 to 1990. However, Carrie T. Sibold's scrapbook journals, which run from 1974 to 1990, constitute the the bulk of the collection material.
Anthony K. Simmons Letter
The collection contains a letter from Anthony K. Simmons describing the health of son Ed, a private in Company A, 28th Virginia Infantry recently wounded in the Battle of Gaines' Mill, and relating Americna Civil War news from Manchester, Virginia.
Site of Proposed Stadium
Map shows the topography of the site for the proposed stadium at VPI circa 1924. The stadium, Miles Stadium, was completed in 1926.
Site Plan, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Blacksburg Area Branch
Map shows the plan for the Blacksburg branch of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
Sketch C Showing the Progress of the Survey in Section III From 1843 to 1852. (Covering Chesapeake Bay)
Sketch C is a coastal survey that focuses on the Chesapeake Bay, as surveyed 1843-1852.
Sketch-map of the Douthat Survey, Alleghany and Bath Counties, Virginia
"Sketch-Map" shows the ore openings in the region in Alleghany and Bath Counties, Virginia, as surveyed by Douthat.
Sketch Map of the Rich Patch Iron Ore Lands and Mines, Alleghany County, Virginia
Sketch map shows ore and underground workings in Alleghany County, Virginia.