Fancy Gap Church Singing Class Photograph

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Fancy Gap Church Singing Class Photograph, Ms2008-068, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection contains a photograph of the Fancy Gap Church Singing Class.
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], Fancy Gap Church Singing Class Photograph, Ms2008-068, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Fancy Gap Church Singing Group Photograph is a halftone print, showing a group standing in front of the north side of the Fancy Gap Church in Carroll County, Virginia. The names of individuals pictured are included in a caption beneath the photo itself and include Rev. John Horton, Rev. John Wm. Morris, Prof. J. C. Carper, D.D., and Judge D. W. Bolen. Other family names figuring predominantly within the group are Beamer, Combs, Monday, Morris, and Smith. The caption cites W. [R.?] Morris as the photo's printer and owner.

Biographical / historical:

Fancy Gap is a community within Carroll County, Virginia. No historical information could be found regarding a Fancy Gap Church, although one source listed it as an alternative name for Fancy Gap Methodist Church. It is believed that the group in this photo may have been composed of members of various churches within the community.

Acquisition information:
The Fancy Gap Church Singing Class Photograph was purchased by Special Collections in 2008.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the Fancy Gap Church Singing Class Photograph commenced and was completed in August 2008.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard