Hog Ordinance Broadside

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], Hog Ordinance Broadside, n.d., Ms2012-078, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Brodie, W. M. and Blacksburg (Va.). Town Council
Abstract:
The collection consists of a broadside containing town regulations for the housing of hogs or pigs within town limits for the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia.
Language:
Materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Hog Ordinance Broadside, n.d., Ms2012-078, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a broadside containing town regulations ordained by the Council of the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, for the housing of hogs or pigs within town limits. It also specifies the conditions under which hogs may be kept and penalties for offences. The document also discusses when an election will be held based on a petition pertaining to keeping hogs. The item is attested by W. M. Brodie, Clerk.

Acquisition information:
The Hog Ordinance Broadside was acquired by Special Collections prior to 2009.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Hog Ordinance Broadside was completed in December 2012.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard