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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 1972 Collections and/or Records:

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

Statement of wheat received, James Wade to Robert T. Preston, Salem, December 12, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F10_Statement_1862_1212

Stephens Mink Ranch Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-005
Abstract

The Stephens Mink Ranch Collection contains an informational pamphlet titled "Pen Raising the Mink" by G.S. Stephens alomg with a 1927 postcard containing information about purchasing a mink from Stephens Mink Farm.

Dates: 1927, undated

Stern Old Bachelor's Club [Blacksburg, Virginia] Minute Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-017
Abstract

Photocopy of a minute book from the Stern Old Bachelor's Club, a Blacksburg, Virginia men's social club, including the club's constitution, membership lists, and guest registers.

Dates: 1928 - 1932