Kincaid Family Papers, 1803/1880

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Kincaid Family Papers, Ms1987-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Kincaid family (Bath County, Va.)
Abstract:
The Kincaid Family Papers consist of bills, receipts, notes, and accounts of Charles, James, William, and John Kincaid, members of a Bath County, Virginia, family, from 1803-1880.
Language:
The materials in the collection.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Kincaid Family Papers, Ms1987-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Kincaid Family Papers consist of bills, receipts, notes, and accounts of Charles, James, William, and John Kincaid, members of a Bath County, Virginia, family. The collection includes receipts of James and Charles Kincaid to the Bath County sheriff, a record of "appraisement" (1866) of William Kincaid's estate, and a "Widow's Pension" (1880) to Elizabeth Kincaid, wife of William.

Biographical / historical:

Charles, James, William, and John Kincaid were members of a Bath County, Virginia, in the 19th century.

Acquisition information:
The Kincaid Family Papers were purchased by Special Collections in 1987.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Kincaid Family Papers was completed in 1987. Additional information was completed in April 2011.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard