Southwest Virginia Photograph Album

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:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Southwest Virginia Photograph Album, Ms2021-014, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection contains over one hundred photographs from a family that lived in southwest Virginia during the period of 1913 through 1917. Several pictures depict Virginia Tech (VPI) during this period. Other images show the family's travels throughout the American South.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Southwest Virginia Photograph Album, Ms2021-014, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a photo album from a family that lived in southwest Virginia circa 1913 through 1917. There are over one hundred photographs, including three of their son at Virginia Tech. Most of the photos are of their travels in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida.

Acquisition information:
The Southwest Virginia Photograph Album was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in November 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Southwest Virginia Photograph Album was completed in July 2021.