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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:

John Guthrie Scrapbook,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-029
Abstract

The collection consists of a scrapbook compiled by 1926 graduate, John Dennett Guthrie, containing photos and memorabilia of the cadet's years at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute.

Dates: c.1922-1929

Harrison Hagans Account Books

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-057
Abstract

This collection includes the business ledgers--including a time book and three daybooks--attributed to Harrison Hagans, general store proprietor and iron furnace operator in Brandonville (Preston County), (West) Virginia.

Dates: 1836 - 1858

George H. Hager Account Books

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1940-013
Abstract

This collection contains account books, including customer account ledgers and order books, of George H. Hager, proprietor of a Wythe County, Virginia general mercantile store.

Dates: 1913 - 1925

Ruth G. Hale Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-037
Abstract

Photocopy of Montgomery County, Virginia cemetery readings compiled by Ruth G. Hale, a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia.

Dates: ca.1984-1987

Hampden-Sydney College Union Literary Society Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-001
Abstract

Correspondence of Hampden-Sydney College literary society, relating to routine business of the society, including membership and lecture invitations, regalia, and furnishings.

Dates: 1829 - 1857

Hanawha Fall

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-068

Hanover Co. Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0115
Abstract

Minimalist map shows towns in Hanover County, Virginia. Map contains a note concerning adjustments.

Dates: 1913

A. C. and M. A. Hansard Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-097
Abstract

Letter from A. C. and M. A. (Abner C. and Mary Ann) Hansard of Claiborne County, Tennessee, written during the American Civil War to "Dear Brother & Family, focusing on local hardships, including widespread robberies and difficulty in procuring food.

Dates: 1865

Hard Coal Mines Inc.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0293
Abstract

Map shows property of Hard Coal Mines in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Dates: 1937

Hard Times Blues Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-038
Abstract The Hard Times Blues Collection contains materials about the play Hard Times Blues by Lucy Sweeney and its production by the Dumas Theatre Troupe in 2003. Items include background research, correspondence, and a 2019 revised copy of the play as well as programs, flyers, photographs, and a newspaper article about the 2003 production. The play is about Blacksburg local and Virginia Tech employee Floyd "Hardtimes"...
Dates: 1966, 2001, 2003, 2019