Showacre Family 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 Showacre Family Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Showacre Family Papers, Ms2015-030, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Runyan, William, Shepherd, Virginius E., 1827-1896, and Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)
Abstract:
The Showacre Family Papers consists of a handwritten copy of a eulogy for Charles Showacre by Reverend William Runyan and given on May 22, 1864, and an acceptance letter dated September 23, 1873, admitting George D. Showarce to the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Showacre Family Papers, Ms2015-030, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Showacre Family Papers consists of a handwritten copy of a eulogy for Charles Showacre by Reverend William Runyan and given on May 22, 1864, and an acceptance letter dated September 23, 1873, admitting George D. Showarce to the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Acquisition information:
The Showacre Family Papers were donated to Special Collections in 2014.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Showacre Family Papers was completed in July 2015.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by type of material.