Jeanette Hamlin Civil War Printed Materials Collection

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.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Jeanette Hamlin Civil War Printed Materials Collection, 1914-1996, Ms2023-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.5 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Hamlin, Jeanette, 1921-2006
Abstract:
This collection contains newspapers, newspaper clippings, and publications relating to the American Civil War.
Language:
The 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], Jeanette Hamlin Civil War Printed Materials Collection, 1914-1996, Ms2023-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains newspapers, newspaper clippings, and publications relating to the American Civil War. There are multiple 20th century newspapers and newspaper clippings from the Washington Post,Richmond Times-Dispatch, and the Roanoke Times and World-News, among others. This collection also contains multiple 20th century publications about the Civil War, such as National Geographic,The Sportslog-Pictorial, and several pieces by James W. Silver. Finally, a July 4, 1973 press release relates to a speech given by State Senator John Dalton.

Biographical / historical:

Lavada Jeanette Perdue Hamlin was born to Jesse William and Lucy Kate Caldwell Perdue on March 17, 1921, in Blacksburg, Virginia. She married William Orville Hamlin on July 30, 1941, and they had a daughter, Ann H. Linden. Hamlin died on July 14, 2006, and is buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.

External Sources:

"Hamlin, Jeanette Perdue" obituary, SWVARoots, https://swvaroots.com/hamlin-jeanette-perdue/

"Lavada Jeanette Perdue Hamlin", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95845302/lavada-jeanette-hamlin

"Lavada Jeanette Perdue" in the Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/27506590:9279

Acquisition information:
The Jeanette Hamlin Civil War Printed Materials Collection was donated to Special Collections prior to 2009.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Jeanette Hamlin Civil War Printed Materials Collection was completed in May 2023.

Arrangement:
  • Series I: Newspapers, 1914, 1931-1996, contains newspapers and newspaper clippings that conatin articles relating to the American Civil War.
  • Series II: Publications, 1937, 1951-1965, 1991, n.d., includes publications relating to Civil War topics.
  • Series III: Press Release has a July 4, 1973 press release relating to a speech given by State Senator John Dalton.