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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:

Sample Photograph

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2009_095_ByllesbyDam_Photographs

Sanborn Insurance Map of Christiansburg (Va.) (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0246
Abstract

Insurance map shows part of Christiansburg, Virginia. Reproduction is in the negative.

Dates: 1885

Sanborn Insurance Map of Pulaski, Va. (reproduction) (2 maps; 2 copies each, 4 maps total)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0200
Abstract

Maps are in the negative, with two copies of the same two-part map. They show insurance information in Pulaski. Reproduction appears to be a photocopy.

Dates: 1894

Sanborn Insurance Map of Radford, Va. (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0245
Abstract

Collection is an insurance map in six parts, with each part duplicated. Reproduction is in the negative.

Dates: 1891

Harry W. Sanders Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1975-002
Abstract Papers of Harry W. Sanders, graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (BS, 1916); professor of agricultural education and vocational education (1925-1963) and professor emeritus of vocational education (1963-1985) at Virginia Tech; vocational teacher-trainer in Puerto Rico (1932-1933); co-founder of Future Farmers of Virginia (basis of Future Farmers of America). Includes correspondence, articles, printed materials, awards, scrapbooks, and photographs relating to Sanders' personal life and...
Dates: 1913 - 1981

Sarvay-Lyle Ledger,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-067
Abstract

Ledger for a merchant operating in Montgomery County, VA. Entries date from 1881 through 1888. Goods were sold by William G. Sarvay beginning January 1, 1881. The business was sold to Sarvay's step-son, Charles Lyle on March 1, 1883.

Dates: 1881 - 1888

Rufus Sarvey Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1962-003
Abstract

Collection contains materials regarding the operation of a grocery store in Blacksburg, Virginia from 1845-1883.

Dates: 1845 - 1883

Lon Savage Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2014-009
Abstract

Typescript drafts and research materials--including photocopies of interview transcripts, court documents, and printed materials--for Lon Savage's book, Thunder in the Mountains: the West Virginia Mine War, 1920-21.

Dates: [1919]-1994

Benjamin Say Deed

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-044
Abstract

Deed between Benjamin Say and Richard Mason in 1787 for the purchase of 5,000 acres of land located on the west fork of the Monongalia River, situated in present-day Harrison County, WV.

Dates: 1787 - 1787

Schoolmaster's Journal

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1990-010
Scope and Content

Journal/diary of a schoolmaster in Southwest Virginia (probably near Abingdon). Notes provisions bought for the school, tuition paid, and dealings with various merchants and neighbors.

Dates: 1846 - 1846