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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:

Pennsylvania and Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia Tourgide Map

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0072
Abstract

Tourguide map is in two parts, one on each side. Side A contains Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia, and Side B contains Pennsylvania. Map also contains mileage chart, city & town index, explanation of symbols, and motor laws.

Dates: 1972

Thomas David Perry Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-006
Abstract

Papers relating to the history of Patrick County, Virginia, and native son Confederate General James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart, particularly Stuart's genealogy and birthplace, Laurel Hill.

Dates: ca.1979-2007

Personal Order, Signed: A. S. Minter, Bedford, March 1, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F8_MinterAS_1862_0301
Dates: 1862-03-01

Personnel report, signed by Col. Preston, Headquarters of the 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F8_Personnel_1862_0304
Dates: 1862-03-04

Perspective Map of Newport News, Va. (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0147
Abstract

Map shows Newport News, Virginia, from a point above the James River. It focuses on local industry, surrounding the map with several engravings of prominent locations. Reproduction was made in 1974.

Dates: 1891

Perspective Map of the City of Roanoke

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0090
Abstract

Perspective map looks out over the city of Roanoke, identifying roads and significant structures. At bottom of map are several engravings of various buildings, along with an inset map showing the area surrounding Roanoke. Map also contains indexes that identify public buildings, hotels, railroads, news papers, manufacturings, land companies, and churches.

Dates: 1891

Perspective Map of the City of Roanoke, Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0192
Abstract

Map shows Roanoke, Virginia, from a perspective set above Mill Mountain, in Roanoke. The lower border of map shows illustrations of several buildings of interest, and the index identifies public buildings, hotels, railroads, newspapers, manufacturings, land companies, and churches.

Dates: 1891

Perspective View, Suggested Ultimate Development of the War Memorial Group at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0349
Abstract

Map shows an illustrated perspective view of the suggested plan for the War Memorial Group at VPI.

Dates: 1931

Peter J. Davenport Tax Receipts, 1849-1850 (Ms2009-125)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2009-125
Dates: 1849 - 1850