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James Randal Kent Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-031

Scope and Content Information

Collection includes court records, correspondence, titheables to the Sheriffs of Montgomery and Pulaski counties, photographs, court summons, and other notes concerning Kent's property (Kentland), his business affairs, and estate. The collection also includes a letter from Kent at Bank of Blacksburg to William H. MacFarland of Richmond, Virginia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1825 - 1887

Creator

Access

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the James Randal Kent papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Biographical/Historical Information

James Randal Kent was a wealthy land and slave-holder in Montgomery and Pulaski counties, Virginia.

Full Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in chronological order

General Physical Description note

0.4 cubic feet, 1 box, 8 folders

Subject

Title
A Guide to the James Randal Kent Papers 1825-1887
Status
Completed
Author
Laura Katz Smith
Date
© 2001 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Language of description
Undetermined
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

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308