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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:

Ambler Johnston Hall

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-060

Americæ Pars, Nunc Virginia (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0032
Abstract

Cartouche contains the following text as the full title: "Americae pars, Nunc Virginia dicta, primum ab Anglis inuenta sumtibus Dn. Walteri Raleigh, Equestris ordinis viri Anno Dm. MDLXXXV regm verso Sereniss: notrae Reginae Elisabethae XVII. Hujus vero Historia peculiari Libro discripta est, additis etiam Indigenarum Iconibus." The box on the upper left reads, "Autore Ioanne with Sculptore Theodoro DeBry, Quiet excud."

Map is a photocopy.

Dates: 1585

American Association of Retired Persons, Blacksburg [Virginia] Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-007
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Blacksburg Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons.

Dates: 1981-1983, n. d.

Records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Virginia Tech Chapter

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-30-05a
Abstract

This collection consists of official records and periodicals from the AAUW, Virginia Tech Chapter and the National AAUW including minutes, administrative records, state and national convention programs, awards and scholarships, publications, and other materials concerning community outreach from 1926-2008.

Dates: 1926 - 2008

American Nazi Party Recruiting Materials,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-060
Abstract

This collection includes materials from a membership recruiting packet for the American Nazi Party from c.1966.

Dates: c.1966

Edwin J. Amiss Land Grant

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-044
Abstract

Land grant for 150 acres on Stroubles Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia, to Edwin J. Amiss, signed by Governor David Campbell.

Dates: 1838

An Exact Copy of a Plan of the Town of Richmond (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0166
Abstract

Hand-drawn map shows layout of Richmond along the James River, with notes identifying which lots had been "taken up." Reproduction was created in 1974.

Dates: 18th century

An Historical Map of Augusta County Virginia,

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0004
Abstract This historical map of Augusta County, Virginia, was compiled from maps, historical records, and traditions by J. R. Hildebrand, who copyrighted the historical map in 1933. Created in 1933, the map includes historical information from 1732-1832. It contains a brief history of the county surrounding the map, and on the map are identified locations for incidents of historical interest. The map is bordered by a list of names of men who, presumably, lived in the county. The bottom left corner...
Dates: 1933

An Historical Map of Roanoke County, Virginia

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0197
Abstract

Historical map shows locations of significant events in Roanoke County, Virginia. This map also includes county and military history, as well as a small map of the town of Salem.

Dates: 1968

An Historical Map of Roanoke County, Virginia (from The Roanoke Times)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0189
Abstract

Historical map shows locations of significant events in Roanoke County, Virginia. This map, taken from page C-8 of The Roanoke Times on September 29, 1986, also includes county and military history.

Dates: 11/29/1968