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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:

Wade Deitrick Family Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-036
Abstract

The collection consists of two letters and three poems involving the Wade Deitrick Family.

Dates: c.1864-1887

Delaware-Maryland-Virginia-West Virginia

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0069
Abstract

Map shows the states mentioned in the title, along with explanation of symbols, tolls, and mileage between destinations. Reverse shows detail maps of Baltimore, Richmond-Petersburg, Washington, Hampton Roads, and Shenandoah National Park. Additionall, it contains brief informative paragraphs of the four states, as well as a city and town index and table for facilities available in state parks.

Dates: 1967

Deputy Sheriff Oath, Barbour County, West Virginia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-087
Abstract

This document is an oath taken by a Deputy Sheriff of Barbour County, West Virginia, stating that he never fought for the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Dates: 1870 - 1870

Designation of Company Commanders, signed Robert T. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F13_CommanderDesgntion
Dates: n.d.

Detail Sketch of V.P.I. Campus (2 copies)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0360
Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus, dated February 9, 1908. Two copies of the same map in the same scale, with one cropped smaller than the other. The smaller map contains hand-written annotations, which include names of faculty residents.

Dates: February 9, 1908

Development Plans for VPI

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0348
Abstract

Map shows plans for VPI campus developments.

Dates: October 1934

Hugh Devier Letter of Attorney

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-039
Abstract

Legal document from Hugh Devier, of Shenandoah County, Virginia, granting power of attorney to his mother in receiving funds from his share in the sale of his late father's land and slaves.

Dates: 1857 - 1857

Diary, Olivia Tutwiler Hill, [Montgomery County, VA], 1919 (Ms2016-004)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2016-004_HillOliviaTutwiler_diary_1919
Dates: 19190101/19190304

Dickenson County, Virginia, Showing Primary and Secondary Highway Systems

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0219
Abstract

Map shows highways of Dickenson County, Virginia, with a mileage table and some inset maps of individual towns. Map contains some markings, perhaps highlighting areas of change.

Dates: 1947