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Montgomery County (Va.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use "Local/Regional History," too.

Found in 787 Collections and/or Records:

John Rittenhour Deed

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1976-004
Abstract

The collection consists of a deed for 300 acres on Sinking Creek of the New River in Montgomery County, Virginia, granted to John Rittenhour, assignee of Michael Drake.

Dates: 1795
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John Rittenhour Deed

R.K. McCoy General Store

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-098
Scope and Contents

unframed picture; on back ""Main & Turner Campus Exxon""

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / R.K. McCoy General Store

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / David Tobias Robinson Confederate Company List

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Russell Family Correspondence

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Harry W. Sanders Papers

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Sarvay-Lyle Ledger,

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Rufus Sarvey Papers

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Section of Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Showing Area around Greenhouse

George Green Shackelford Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-008
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, research files, project files, and manuscripts of George Green Shackelford, professor of history at Virginia Tech from 1954-1986.

Dates: 1899 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1989
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / George Green Shackelford Papers

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Thomas Shannon Notification,

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