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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 1964 Collections and/or Records:

Harkrader Produce Company Account Books

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1940-014
Abstract

The collection contains three daybooks from Christiansburg wholesaler in feed, seed and other agricultural products, providing names, dates, goods purchased, and prices for each transaction.

Dates: 1923 - 1936

Edwin Houston Harman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-019
Abstract

The Edwin Houston Harman Papers consists of letters written in various camps in southwest Virginia to and from Harman and his wife, Jennie. The letters date from 1856 to 1864. There is also a folder of genealogy materials relating to the Harman family.

Dates: 1856 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1856 - 1864

Harold F. McCormick, Walnut Grove Farm, Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0107
Abstract

Map showing buildings and property of McCormick's Walnut Grove Farms in Augusta and Rockbridge counties, Virginia.

Dates: n.d.

Alfred T. Harris Letter to Robert L. Brown

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-012
Abstract

This letter is written by Alfred T. Harris in Richmond, Virginia, on July 30, 1845, to Robert L. Brown in Variety Mills, Virginia. Harris discusses that he has not yet received a crop of tobacco and continues to describe tobacco in great detail, from the treatment to the cost. Harris (1799-1883) was a tobacco merchant in Richmond.

Dates: 1845

Harris Mountain Schools Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1961-001
Abstract

This collection consists of materials regarding the Harris Mountain Schools, Presbyterian mission schools located throughout Southwest Virginia.

Dates: 1913 - 1961

William Gideon Harris Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-005
Abstract

William Gideon Harris's album contains photographs of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) campus and surrounding areas, c. 1908-1912, as well as several newsclippings and pieces of poetry. .

Dates: c. 1908-1912

Elizabeth C. Harrison Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-044
Abstract

The Elizabeth C. Harrison Correspondence is a collection of letters written and sent to Harrison, from 1910 to 1918, in Virginia, from various friends and family. The subjects of the letters include appreciation of Harrison's friendship, opinions of faith and religion, and updates such as illnesses, schooling, and family.

Dates: 1910 - 1918

Jean Haskell-Speer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-109
Abstract

The collection contains the personal and professional papers of Virginia Tech associate Jean Haskell-Speer.

Dates: 1782 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1993

Jay Heavner Virginia Gay and Lesbian Student Conference Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-084
Abstract

The Jay Heavner Virginia Gay and Lesbian Student Conference Collection newspaper articles, a brochure advertising the Virginia Gay and Lesbian Student Conference, a poster advertising the conference, and an attendee list from the conference.

Dates: 1988, undated