Montgomery County (Va.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 801 Collections and/or Records:
David Tobias Robinson Confederate Company List
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-017
Abstract
This collection contains a manuscript list of Company E, 4th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, written by David Tobias David T. Robinson, listing rank, age, eye and hair color, occupation, and other information about the men in the company. David Tobias Robinson was born October 8, 1845 and lived until June 16, 1925. Robinson enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861 and joined Company E of the 4th Virginia Infantry. Robinson entered...
Dates:
ca. 1861-1863
Rosanna Croy Dawson Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-012
Abstract
The Rosanna Croy Dawson Collection includes materials from 1847-1907. The collection contains information relating to the Croy Dawson Family and supposedly the only woman-run business in Blacksburg, VA at that time.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1847-1907, 2019
Russell Family Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-121
Abstract
The Russell Family Correspondence Collections consists of postcards and letters from 1927-1943 written by Edgar V. "Buck" Russell and Alice Elizabeth Russell Duke. Most letters were written to their mother and father. Throughout the letters, Edgar and Alice discuss their lives and time in college. The letters provide many details into their daily lives and can be viewed as letters and diary entries. Their letters also demonstrate how the family struggled with two children in...
Dates:
1927 - 1943
Harry W. Sanders Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1975-002
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Harry W. Sanders, graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (BS, 1916); professor of agricultural education and vocational education (1925-1963) and professor emeritus of vocational education (1963-1985) at Virginia Tech; vocational teacher-trainer in Puerto Rico (1932-1933); co-founder of Future Farmers of Virginia (basis of Future Farmers of America). It includes correspondence, articles, printed materials, awards, scrapbooks, and photographs...
Dates:
1913 - 1981
Sarvay-Lyle Ledger,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-067
Abstract
Ledger for a merchant operating in Montgomery County, VA. Entries date from 1881 through 1888. Goods were sold by William G. Sarvay beginning January 1, 1881. The business was sold to Sarvay's step-son, Charles Lyle on March 1, 1883.
Dates:
1881 - 1888
Rufus Sarvey Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1962-003
Abstract
The collection contains materials regarding the operation of a grocery store in Blacksburg, Virginia from 1845-1883.
Dates:
1845 - 1883
Section of Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Showing Area around Greenhouse
Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0338
Abstract
Map shows part of VPI campus, surrounding the greenhouses.
Dates:
1936
George Green Shackelford Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-008
Abstract
The collection contains materials relating George Green Shackelford, a professor of history at Virginia Tech and includes clippings, correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, scrapbooks, and other materials relating to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA); the National Trust; the New River Historical Association; the Virginia Landmark Commission the Democratic Committee of Montgomery County (Virginia); the Visiting Scholar Committee of the College of Arts and...
Dates:
1899 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1989
Thomas Shannon Notification,
File
Identifier: Ms-2013-066
Abstract
Notification issued by Thomas Shannon by the Montgomery Court in January 1799 requesting Aaron Graham and company to pay the rest of his debt by February 1st 1799.
Dates:
1799 - 1799
Shaver and Schaeffer Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-097
Abstract
The Shaver and Schaeffer Family Collection consists of a variety of materials, which range in dates from 1872 to 1977. The collection includes photographs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia, printed materials, such as coupons, advertisements, and pamphlets, ledgers, scrapbooks, correspondences, diplomas, certificates, family papers, ephemera, publications, newspaper pages, newspaper clippings, calling cards, pay stubs, church offering stubs, and additional materials collected by the...
Dates:
1872-1977