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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 1918 Collections and/or Records:

Colonel William Christian Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Records,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2014-013
Abstract

The Colonel William Christian Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Records contain administrative papers, memorabilia, documents relating to community work, and correspondence from the now disbanded Christiansburg, VA, chapter. Papers date from the mid 1930s to the 1990s.

Dates: 1935-1990s

Colored Cemetar[y] (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0306
Abstract

Hand-drawn map that illustrates the Colored Cemetery in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a legend identifying types of grave markers.

Dates: nd

Commercial Map of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and South Norfolk

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0150
Abstract

Map shows commercial districts of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and South Norfolk, Virginia. Map is divided into two parts.

Dates: ca. 1926

Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Highways Division of Traffic and Planning Virginia Base Map

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0078
Abstract

Map only shows the boundary and county lines in Virginia, with lines of latitude and longitude.

Dates: 1955

Commonwealth of Virginia State Highway System and Connections

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0064
Abstract

Map shows the state highway system of Virginia, as well as construction and detour information. Contains an index of cities and towns, along with an index of accredited institutions of higher learning. Reverse shows photographs of locations of historical interest, as well as maps of cities, traffic sign explanations, and information about the Highway System, including speed limits.

Dates: 1934-06

Commonwealth of Virginia State Highway System and Connections

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0065
Abstract

Map shows the state highway system of Virginia, as well as construction and detour information. Contains an index of cities and towns, along with an index of accredited institutions of higher learning. Reverse shows photographs of locations of historical interest, as well as maps of cities, traffic sign explanations, and information about the Highway System, including speed limits.

Dates: 1936-05

Commonwealth of Virginia State Highway System and Connections

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0066
Abstract

Map shows the state highway system of Virginia, as well as construction and detour information. Contains an index of cities and towns, along with an index of accredited institutions of higher learning. Reverse shows photographs of locations of historical interest, as well as maps of cities, traffic sign explanations, and information about the Highway System, including speed limits.

Dates: 1934-12

Commonwealth of Virginia State Highway System and Connections

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0067
Abstract

Map shows the state highway system of Virginia, as well as construction and detour information. Contains an index of cities and towns, along with an index of accredited institutions of higher learning. Reverse shows photographs of locations of historical interest, as well as maps of cities, traffic sign explanations, and information about the Highway System, including speed limits.

Dates: 1932-10

Commonwealth of Virginia State Highway System and Connections

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0068
Abstract

Map shows the state highway system of Virginia, as well as construction and detour information. Contains an index of cities and towns, along with an index of accredited institutions of higher learning. Reverse shows photographs of locations of historical interest, as well as maps of cities and locales of interest, traffic sign explanations, and information about the Highway System, including speed limits.

Dates: 1937-09

Confederate Broadside Against Aiding Deserters,

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2011-047
Abstract

Collection consists of a Confederate broadside issued October 29, 1863, by Major General Sam Jones, concerning the provision of aid for deserters and punishment for those who engage in such acts.

Dates: October 29, 1863