Montgomery County (Va.)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use "Local/Regional History," too.
Found in 796 Collections and/or Records:
Alleghany Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Records,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1995-019
Abstract
The Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) was formed in 1890 as an organization to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Indepedence, to encourage historical research in relation to the Revolution, and to promote the celebration of all patriotic anniversaries. The records consist of rosters, D.A.R. magazines, contitutions and by–laws, minutes and membership ledgers, yearbooks, scrapbooks, news bulletins, obituaries of members, and the original...
Dates:
1890 - 2016
Beulah O. Allen Collection,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2014-002
Abstract
The Beulah O. Allen Collection contains a variety of materials from Allen's life. Her papers contain correspondence with a variety of friends and associates, primarily Lucy Lee Lancaster, the first female graduate from Virginia Tech. In addition, the collection also contains Virginia Tech Commencement programs, Cotillion Club Dance programs, resources related to the Virginia Tech Library, newspaper clippings about the construction of the new Newman Library, and a large collection of...
Dates:
1905 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1970
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 uncompleted form letter regarding the Raising of a Volunteer Regiment, From Adjutant General's Office of Virginia, Richmond, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F13_adjutantgeneral_1862
Dates:
1862
Appalachian Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-025
Abstract
This collection contains oral history interview cassette tapes and tape logs for 23 interviews conducted by students with 25 interviewees in the local community. Most interviews were collected as part of a 1991 Appalachian Community Studies class of Professor Jean Speer of the Department of Humanities at Virginia Tech. Unless noted, interviews have not been transcribed. For some interviewees, there is a student paper based on the interview.
Dates:
1986 - 1991
Records of the Appalachian Student Organizing Committee
Record Group
Identifier: RG-31-14-10
Abstract
The Appalachian Student Organizing Committee (or Appalachian Student Committee) was an approved student organization at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the early 1970s. The collection consists primarily of the papers of David Tice and Allan Cox, student organizers of the Appalachian Student Organizing Committee. Materials include correspondence, clippings files, small-press and local publications on Appalachian issues, petitions, and notes and drafts. The...
Dates:
1964 - 1975; Majority of material found within ( 1971-1974)
Appalachian Trail Map 3: Blacksburg Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0818
Abstract
Appalachian Trail Map No. 3 (South Half Appalachian Trail): Blacksburg Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Dates:
undated, but likely after 2010
Application, DAR Membership, [190?] (Ms1988-047)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_DAR_MembershipApplication_190x_002_
Dates:
1865 - 1961
Application, DAR Membership, [191?] (Ms1988-047)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1988_047_EllettFamily_DAR_MembershipApplication_191x_001_
Dates:
1865 - 1961