Charles Ravenscroft Nalle Photograph Album
Scope and Content
This photograph album contains 32 photographs taken from 1902 to 1904 with the subject matter ranging from individuals and animals to places in Italy. While the photograph album's origins are in Somerset, Virginia, it appears as though several of the photographs were taken in alternative locations, such as the Vatican. In addition, many of the individuals photographed resided in various towns in the Piedmont Region of Virginia, including Richmond.
Dates
- Creation: 1902 - 1904
Creator
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Charles Ravenscroft Nalle Photograph Album must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
Charles Ravenscroft "C.R." Nalle (b. abt. 1891?) was the son of Frank Nalle and Sue (Fox) Nalle. He lived in the Somerset, Virginia, area until at least around 1910. His name was found on a New York Passenger List from 1820-1957, possibly accounting for photographs taken in Italy. Nalle was a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania's Towne Scientific School from 1912 to 1913. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1915.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This photograph album contains 32 photographs taken from 1902 to 1904 with the subject matter ranging from individuals and animals to the Vatican.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
The Charles Ravenscroft Nalle Photograph Album was purchased by Special Collections in June 2009.
General Physical Description note
1 folder; 0.1 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles Ravenscroft Nalle Photograph Album commenced and was completed in June 2009.
- Title
- A Guide to the Charles Ravenscroft Nalle Photograph Album, 1902-1904
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lora Settle
- 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