Aaron Snavely Poem
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a poem by Aaron Snavely, titled "Remember Sarah Jane" and published on a single sheet of paper. In 33 lines, the poem laments the loss of the poet's parents and the recent death and burial of his "young partner."
Dates
- Creation: [1863?]
Creator
- Snavely, A. Aaron, 1825-1880 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Aaron Snavely Poem must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
A. Aaron Snavely, the son of Joseph (1791-1861) and Sophia Weaver Snavely (1802-1862), was born in Wythe County, Virginia on September 23, 1825. Snavely practiced medicine in the Black Lick - Rural Retreat area of Wythe County. He married Sarah Jane Pickle (1833-1863), the daughter of Phillip and Ann Pickle, and the couple had four children. Following Sarah Jane's death, Snavely married her sister, Barbara Emeline, with whom he had another two children. A. Aaron Snavely died on February 27, 1880.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Poem by Aaron Snavely, titled "Remember Sarah Jane," lamenting the recent death and burial of Snavely's wife.
Acquisition Information
The Aaron Snavely Poem was purchased by Special Collections.
General Physical Description note
1 container; 0.1 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing and description of the Aaron Snavely Poem commenced and was completed in January 2009.
- Title
- A Guide to the Aaron Snavely Poem, [1863?]
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson
- Date
- © 2009 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