Shell Family Papers
Scope and Content
This collection consists of letters, news clippings, and a historical sketch of the Shell family.
Dates
- Creation: 1871 - 1932
Creator
- Shell family (Family)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Shell Family Papers must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech
Biographical Information
The Shell family moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia in the mid-1700s where they joined other early settlers in Montgomery County. While in Virginia, members of this family survived hostile encounters with Native Americans as well as served in the United States military during the Mexican-American war and World War I.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains materials relating to the history of the Shell family of Montgomery County, Virginia
Acquisition Information
The Shell Family Papers were donated to the Special Collections in 1959 and 2002.
Alternate Form Available
This collection has been digitized and is available online.
DIGITAL CONTENT
This collection has been digitized and is available online.
- Title
- A Guide to the Shell Family Papers, 1871-1932
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2006 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu