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Aaron Snavely Poem

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-001

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

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

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