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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:

Dr. John M. Williams Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-071
Abstract

Ledger contains the accounting records of Dr. John M. Williams, a physician practicing in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Entries date from 1878 to 1882.

Dates: 1878 - 1882

Lewis Williams Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-032
Abstract

The collection contains a letter from Lewis Williams in Washington, D.C., to Andrew Rincoinnon (?) in Wythe County, Virginia, concerning the postal service in Virginia.

Dates: 1835 - 1835

Samuel W. Williams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1986-012
Abstract

Papers of Samuel W. Williams, an attorney in Bland County, Virginia. Includes three notebooks from Williams' law education at the University of Virginia, a receipt book, four ledgers, and numerous notes concerning his law practice.

Dates: 1868 - 1919

Evan J. Wills Collection,

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1989-030
Scope and Content

Veterinarian and resident of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Collection consists of reports, invoices, letters, and other ephemera related to Dr. Wills’ veterinary business.

Dates: 1905 - 1977; Majority of material found in 1909 - 1909

Wills Family Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1982-008
Abstract

The collection contains photocopies of Civil War correspondence to and from members of the Wills family.

Dates: 1860 - 1865

B. G. Wilson Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1988-082
Scope and Content

Confederate soldier in the Civil War from Danville, Virginia. Letter from Wilson to his brother, December 24, 1863, referring to sickness in the camp and the low morale of the soldiers. Transcript available.

Dates: 1863 - 1863

Bert T. Wilson Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-062
Abstract

This collection contains the papers, letters, invoices and ledgers of Bert. T. Wilson. The papers largely pertain to his career as an attorney in Lebanon, Virginia.

Dates: 1889 - 1926

Wilson Centennial Exhibit Materials

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1956-002
Abstract

Materials exhibited by Virginia Tech's Newman Library to commemorate the centennial of the birth of President Woodrow Wilson.

Dates: 1956 - 1956

Elva Curl Wilson Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-016
Abstract

Diary of Elva Curl Wilson, resident of Hampton, Virginia and future wife of Rev. James C. Richardson, describing the very active social life of a young woman in Hampton, Virginia during the 1930s.

Dates: 1929 - 1935

Nelson R. Wilson Auction Notice

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-016
Abstract

Broadside announcing auction of Nelson R. Wilson home and farm in Bedford County, Virginia.

Dates: 1932 - 1932