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Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

 Subject

Staff Only

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:

Alleghany Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Records,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1995-019
Abstract The Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) was formed in 1890 as an organization to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Indepedence, to encourage historical research in relation to the Revolution, and to promote the celebration of all patriotic anniversaries. The records consist of rosters, D.A.R. magazines, contitutions and by–laws, minutes and membership ledgers, yearbooks, scrapbooks, news bulletins, obituaries of members, and the original...
Dates: 1890 - 2016
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Alleghany County, Virginia, Showing Primary and Secondary Highway Systems

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0224
Abstract

Map shows highways of Alleghany County, Virginia, with a mileage table and some inset maps of individual towns.

Dates: 1940
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Beulah O. Allen Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2014-002
Abstract The Beulah O. Allen Collection contains a variety of materials from Allen's life. Her papers contain correspondence with a variety of friends and associates, primarily Lucy Lee Lancaster, the first female graduate from Virginia Tech. In addition, the collection also contains Virginia Tech Commencement programs, Cotillion Club Dance programs, resources related to the Virginia Tech Library, newspaper clippings about the construction of the new Newman Library, and a large collection of...
Dates: 1905 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1970
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Allen Family Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-065
Abstract

Photocopies of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings relating to the Allen family of Carroll County, Virginia and the 1912 Hillsville courthouse gun battle. Includes one original piece, a poem titled "A Memorial: Claude Swanson Allen."

Dates: 1970 - 1972
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Alterations to St. John's Episcopal Church

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-197
Scope and Contents

As of December 2011, hanging in Kira's Office

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Ambler Johnston Hall

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-060
Dates: 1969 - 1969
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Americæ Pars, Nunc Virginia (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0032
Abstract

Cartouche contains the following text as the full title: "Americae pars, Nunc Virginia dicta, primum ab Anglis inuenta sumtibus Dn. Walteri Raleigh, Equestris ordinis viri Anno Dm. MDLXXXV regm verso Sereniss: notrae Reginae Elisabethae XVII. Hujus vero Historia peculiari Libro discripta est, additis etiam Indigenarum Iconibus." The box on the upper left reads, "Autore Ioanne with Sculptore Theodoro DeBry, Quiet excud."

Map is a photocopy.

Dates: 1585
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2001-067
Scope and Content

Meeting programs and master video for 75th Anniversary Luncheon.

Dates: 2001 - 2001
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Records, Virginia Tech Chapter,

 Collection
Identifier: RG-30-05a
Abstract

This collection consists of official records and periodicals from the AAUW, Virginia Tech Chapter and the National AAUW including minutes, administrative records, state and national convention programs, awards and scholarships, publications, and other materials concerning community outreach from 1926-2008.

Dates: 1926 - 2008
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

American Nazi Party Recruiting Materials,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-060
Abstract

This collection includes materials from a membership recruiting packet for the American Nazi Party from c.1966.

Dates: c.1966
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

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