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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:

Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Vicinity

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0265
Abstract

Map shows zoning of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Virginia, as well as the vicinity.

Dates: 1970
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Vicinity

Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Vicinity. Existing Land Use of Area Proposed for Annexation

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0264
Abstract

Item comes from The News Messenger (November 14, 1968, pages B-2 and B-3). Map (B-3) shows the vicinity that includes Blacksburg, Virginia, and the use of the land. Text (B-2) provides annexation proceedings.

Dates: Nov. 14, 1968
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Vicinity. Existing Land Use of Area Proposed for Annexation

Town of Blacksburg Zoning Map

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0262
Abstract

Map shows different zones within the town of Blacksburg, Virginia.

Dates: 1966
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Town of Blacksburg Zoning Map

Town of Blacksburg Zoning Map

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0263
Abstract

Map shows different zones within the town of Blacksburg, Virginia.

Dates: May 11, 1965
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Town of Blacksburg Zoning Map

Town of Christiansburg, Virginia

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0247
Abstract

Map shows roadways in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Dates: 1975
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Town of Christiansburg, Virginia

William Townes Letters

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2002-009
Scope and Contents

Thirteen letters with their envelopes from VAMC student William Townes to family members L. W. Wimbish and Mrs. L. W. Wimbish in Boydton, Mecklenburg County, Virginia over the period March 15, 1875 to November 2, 1875. Letters concern his expenses and need for funds and his wish for news of home. Also mentioned are boarding in town, opinions of Blacksburg, a masque ball, constant drilling, fellow cadets, and farm matters.

Dates: 1875
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / William Townes Letters

Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1997_011_PandapasJames_Transcript
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Transcripts, , undated

 File — Folder 1
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Washington County Oral History Transcripts contain history interviews with residents of Washington County, Virginia. The transcripts detail interviews with Washington County residents Evelyn Campbell, Emma Josephine Poland Surber, and Nancy Johnson. The interviewees discuss their childhood activities, childhood fashion, schooling, and what their household was like in southwest Virginia. The students also inquire about the change in gas, cars, and houses since the interviewees were kids....
Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Ms-2015-023, Washington County Oral History Transcripts,

Transfer Request, From Major Allen to Col Robert T. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F13_TransferRequest
Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Transfer Request, To Brigade Gen Beauregard from Maj. Robert C. Allen, Manassas Junction, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F6_1861_0624
Dates: 1861-06-24
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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