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Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Scope Note: Use this for collections relating to Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, and Appalachia.

Found in 1734 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Ravenscroft Nalle Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-097
Abstract

This photograph album contains 32 photographs taken from 1902 to 1904 with the subject matter ranging from individuals and animals to the Vatican.

Dates: 1902 - 1904

Named/Individual Photograph Collections,

 Collection
Identifier: Photographs-002
Abstract

The Named/Individual Photograph Collection include images from alumni and former faculty and staff, or individuals with ties to campus and the New River Valley. Collections (c.1890-present) depict campus life and events, railroad history, agricultural extension research, Blacksburg and surrounding areas, and some local families.

Dates: 1890s-present

Natural Bridge

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-070
Scope and Contents

VTF 3101

Dates: 1857 - 1857

Natural Tunnel, Scott County, Virginia, Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-085
Abstract

The Natural Tunnel, Scott County, Virginia, Collection consists of a wood postcard printed with a sketch of the tunnel. On the back is a message to Mrs. Chaz Etter in Rural Retreat, Virginia.

Dates: [c.1932-1958]

Naval Review, Jamestown Exposition, 26th April 1907

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0142
Abstract

Map charts water between Hampton, Newport News, and the Jamestown Exposition Grounds in Virginia.

Dates: 1907

Marvin H. Neel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2016-022
Abstract

This collection includes biographical resources, ephemera, correspondence, and writings and woodcut prints by and related to Marvin H. Neel (1908-1978), created between 1933 and 1988.

Dates: 1933 - 1988

Nelson Co. Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0124
Abstract

Minimalist map shows towns in Nelson County, Virginia. Map contains a handwritten note concerning adjustments.

Dates: 1913

Nelson Family Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-021
Abstract

This collection contains papers (primarily correspondence and Civil War documents) from the Nelson family of Clarke County, Virginia, 1783-1872, n.d.

Dates: 1783-1872, n.d.

New Alexandria Land and River Improvement Company Ledgers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-083
Abstract

The collection includes two ledgers for the New Alexandria Land and River Improvement Company dated from 1892-1906. The ledgers contain documentation of transactions, land sales, commissions, and loans with detailed accounts of revenues and interest.

Dates: 1892 - 1906

New Horizons through Engineering

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0330
Abstract

Map is part of the proceeding schedule for the Ninth Annual Engineering Conference, held at VPI in Blacksburg, Virginia, with the Association for the Advancement of Engineering.

Dates: April 26-26, 1958