Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms

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:

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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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms, Ms2023-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection consists of applications for pension from Confederate veterans and/or their widows residing in Roanoke, Virginia. Although undated, these applications are likely from the 1910s-1930s.
Language:
These materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms, Ms2023-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains hundreds of applications for pension from Confederate veterans and/or their widows. These applications come from people living in Roanoke, Virginia, at the time of their requetsts. Although undated, these applications are likely from the 1910s-1930s.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in December 2022.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Roanoke County Confederate States of America Pension Forms was completed in May 2023.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in folders alphabetically by applicant's last name with supplemental materials at the end.