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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:

John Holliday Diaries and Photographs,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-028
Abstract

The collection consists of two diaries written by John Holliday between May 1864 and July 1865, and five undated photographs (four believed to be of Holliday and one of his wife).

Dates: 1864-1865, undated

Bertram A. Holtzworth Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-095
Abstract

This scrapbook contains photographs and memorabilia dating 1918-1926 from United States Military Academy (West Point) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) by Bertram A. Holtzworth, who attended VPI before graduating from West Point in 1927. He served in the U.S. Army from his time as a cadet at West Point until his retirement as Major General in 1963.

Dates: 1918 - 1926

Herbert Hoover Deed

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1979-006
Abstract

The collection includes a deed of trust of Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry, and William E. Carson, Trustee, for land in Madison County, Virginia, to become part of the Shenandoah National Park.

Dates: 1932

Isaac Horne Ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-088
Abstract

This collection contains seven ledgers and one letter from the estate of Isaac Horne (1801-1878) of Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia. The ledgers show the Hornes owned a dry goods, fabric and tanning business. Transactions are recorded selling leather items to Confederate Soldiers during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1824 - 1870

Hotchkiss' Geological Map of Virginia and West Virginia (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0048
Abstract

Facsimile of original in Virginia State Library. Marked as "No. 9" in an unidentified series. Map contains colored system that identifies various geological eras.

Dates: 1875

Hotel Roanoke Architectural Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-093
Abstract

The Hotel Roanoke Architectural Drawings collection includes information about Hotel Roanoke in the form of original drawings, blueprints and photocopies dating from 1890 to 1983. The collection contains foundation, floor, and framing plans, elevations; ventilation, plumbing, heating and cooling plans; external and internal details for various rooms, stairways, and features; alterations; landscaping details; and exterior features, such as swimming pool and stables.

Dates: 1890 - 1983

Hotel Roanoke Menus

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1999-009
Scope and Contents

June 1942 menu, Hotel Roanoke Congratulates J. Ed Brown...60 Years Service, is signed by J. Ed Brown. Leather bound menu is undated. Assorted menus from reopened Hotel Roanoke, 1993.

Dates: c.1942-1993

Benjamin Huddle Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-015
Abstract

The Benjamin Huddle Diary consists of a photocopy and transcript of the diary, which describes his experience as a Confederate soldier in the 29th Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War. The transcript was produced by his decendent Randal Huddle.

Dates: 1861-1865, 1987, 2006, undated

Huddle Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-084
Abstract This collection primarily contains papers associated with Charles Huddle and his son Charles Huddle who were mining engineers in Ivanhoe, Virginia, and served in various capacities with the National Carbide Company; Ivanhoe Mining and Smelting Corporation (formerly the Ivanhoe Furnace Company); New River Mineral Company; and Sand Mountain Sand Corporation. In addition, the collection contains some personal correspondence, memorabilia, and business papers of the family. Materials date from...
Dates: 1854 - 1983

Huff-Hylton Families Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-001
Abstract

The Huff-Hylton Families Papers consists of items from the early 1800s through the American Civil War pertaining to the business and personal lives of Samuel Huff, Lorenzo Dow Hylton, and their families in Montgomery (now Floyd) County, Virginia. Materials include promissory notes, correspondence, an indenture for land, and genealogical information.

Dates: 1803-1816, 1858-1882, 1975, n.d.