Bert T. Wilson Papers,

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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Bert T. Wilson Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Bert T. Wilson Papers, Ms2012-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.5 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Wilson, Bert T. , 1872-1936
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers, letters, invoices and ledgers of Bert. T. Wilson. The papers largely pertain to his career as an attorney in Lebanon, Virginia.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Bert T. Wilson Papers, Ms2012-062, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Bert T. Wilson collection consists of letters, legal documents, court proceedings, bills, and receipts pertaining to Bert Wilson's career as an attorney in Lebanon, Virginia. The papers in this collection range from 1903 to 1926. They concern legal cases and claims from many of the prominent businesses and banks in the area at that time, including the John. T. Dixon Lumber Co., the Mathew's Coal Company, and the Daniel Briscol Brothers Company. The collection contains many letters, memos, and documents relating to private court cases as well.

Biographical / historical:

Bert T. Wilson was born in 1872. He spent most of his life practicing law in and around Tazewell County, Virginia. Wilson died in 1936 at age 64, leaving behind his wife, Nancy Wagoner, and nine children.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to Special Collections in 2005.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Bert T. Wilson Papers was completed in October 2012.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.