H. D. Walters Flyer

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
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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], H. D. Walters Flyer, Ms2008-059, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Walters, H. D. (Harvey D.) (Jeweler)
Abstract:
The H. D. Walters Flyer is an advertisement for rings from a jeweler in Christiansburg, Virginia, likely dating from the late nineteenth century.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], H. D. Walters Flyer, Ms2008-059, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The H. D. Walters Flyer is a one page advertisement, titled "Big Ring Sale," for a jewelry store in Christiansburg, Virginia, likely from the late nineteenth century. The flyer assures consumers that rings will be sold "At Cost and Below during the First Ten Days of March" due to the expected arrival of new stock.

Biographical / historical:

H. (Harvey) D. Walters was born in Floyd County, Virginia, on April 11, 1849 to John and Rhoda (Rhutroff) Walters. In 1878 Walters moved to Montgomery County and later married Rosa M. Gardner in 1874. This union produced four children. Walters owned a jewelry store in Christiansburg, Virginia, and was only one of two "Jewelers and Watchmakers" to be listed in Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory of 1888-89 for Montgomery County.

Acquisition information:
The H. D. Walters Flyer was purchased by Special Collections in 1996.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the H. D. Walters Flyer occurred in August 2008.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard