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Wythe County (Va.)

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use "Local/Regional History," too.

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Richard Faraday Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-177
Abstract

The Richard Faraday Collection consists of photocopies of a formula book for making lead shot at the Shot Tower in Wythe County, Virginia. The collection also includes genealogical notes on Faraday's family.

Dates: 1816 - 1816

John Buchanan Floyd Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1989-015
Scope and Content Major-general of the Virginia state troops in the Civil War. Born in Montgomery County, Virginia. Governor of Virginia, 1848-52, Secretary of War, 1857-60. Commissioned a Confederate brigadier general in May 1861 and served in the West Virginia campaign under Gen. Robert E. Lee. Commissioned a major general in March 1862. Letter written from Camp Jackson in Wytheville, Virginia, to L.P. Walker. Concerns a West Point cadet, B.A. Tirrett(?) from Louisiana, who wanted a position as a...
Dates: 1861 - 1861

James M. Gibboney Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-028
Abstract

This collection contains a transcript of James M. Gibboney's letter to his children detailing his life experiences. Gibboney recalls his actions defending the town of Wytheville, Virginia, during Toland's Raid on July 18, 1863.

Dates: 1905 - 1905

David P. Graham Account Book,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1940-009
Abstract

Account book maintained by David P. Graham, a farmer, merchant and iron furnace owner of Wythe County, Virginia. Includes accounts of servants and workers, showing goods purchased at Graham's store and credits for work performed.

Dates: 1880 - 1884

George H. Hager Account Books,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1940-013
Abstract

Customer account ledgers and order books of Wythe County, Virginia general mercantile business.

Dates: 1913 - 1925

Huddle Family Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-084
Abstract This collection primarily contains papers associated with Charles Huddle and his son Charles Huddle who were mining engineers in Ivanhoe, Virginia, and served in various capacities with the National Carbide Company; Ivanhoe Mining and Smelting Corporation (formerly the Ivanhoe Furnace Company); New River Mineral Company; and Sand Mountain Sand Corporation. In addition, the collection contains some personal correspondence, memorabilia, and business papers of the family. Materials date from...
Dates: 1854 - 1970

Postcards from Appalachia,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-032
Abstract

Postcards from Appalachia contains postcards depicting various landmarks, locations, and scenery in the Appalachian region during the first half of the 20th century.

Dates: c.1900-1970s

Repass/Spangler Family Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-061
Abstract

The collection includes two original letters, one 1936 handwritten copy of an 1861 letter, and an undated letter. All correspondence relates to the Repass and Spangler families of Wythe County, Virginia.

Dates: 1861, 1936, undated

Republican Party Broadside, Wythe County, Virginia,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-042
Abstract

This broadside supports Congressional Reconstruction, and opposes backsliding Republicans.

Dates: 1874 - 1874

Rural Retreat High School Educational Exhibit Book,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-004
Abstract

This collection contains a ledger book, circa 1914, containing academic work of students (math, history, and english). Each page includes the name and grade of the student, as well as the teacher.

Dates: c.1914