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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:

Speedwell Quandrangle

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0801

Mrs. Springer Memoranda Book,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-025
Abstract

The collection consists of a memorandum book presented by A. Rosenstock of Petersburg, Virginia, and used by a Mrs. Springer, probably of Washington County, Virginia.

Dates: 1880 - 1881

Squire Bosworth Papers, 1848-1892 (Ms2010-060)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2010-060

William F. Stadelmann Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-140
Abstract

The William F. Stadelmann Letter was written by William Stadelmann at the Holy Cross Mission in Provost, VA, to B. H. Meacham. The letter contains information rgarding the death of Meacham's father, and a prayer card.

Dates: 1911

Elizabeth Stanford Scrapbooks, Galax Retail Merchants Association,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-082
Abstract

The collection consists of two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and photographs from 1946-1962 related to Galax Retail Merchants Association compiled by Elizabeth Stanford, office manager and secretary for the RMA.

Dates: 1946 - 1964

State of Virginia

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0081
Abstract

This map, a 1954 reprint of a 1926 map, shows cities, counties, and rivers in the state of Virginia. It contains hand-written notes pertaining to the Civil War.

Dates: 1954

State of Virginia, Coal Fields and Producing Districts

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0100
Abstract

Map shows the state of Virginia, with the principal coal-producing regions highlighted. Map's corners are torn.

Dates: September 1919

State of Virginia, Virginia Geological Survey, Millboro Quadrangle

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0059
Abstract

Map is a topographical map that also shows county boundaries and some traveling roads. It is part of a larger map, though it sits alone in this collection. The reverse of the map contains information about topographical maps, as well as symbols used in the maps.

Dates: 1949