Devota Pack Manuscript 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.

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

Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. 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], Devota Pack Manuscript Collection, 1858-1895, 1932-1976, undated, Ms1993-018, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Pack, Devota
Abstract:
This collection contains manuscripts donated by Devota Pack that include letters, newpaper clippings, and publications.
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], Devota Pack Manuscript Collection, 1858-1895, 1932-1976, undated, Ms1993-018, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains manuscripts donated by Devota Pack that include letters, newpaper clippings, and publications. The materials in this collection were created between 1858 and 1976, and some that are undated. See the Arrangement note for additional information on the collection.

Biographical / historical:

Devota Parrish Pack was born on June 27, 1909, and lived until January 2, 2002. Devota Pack was raised in Christiansburg, Virginia, and lived there until her marriage to William French Pack in 1940. After their marriage, the couple settled down in Blacksburg, Virginia. From the materials included in this collection it appears that Devota Pack was involved with the preservation of Montgomery County History during her lifetime.

Source:

Acquisition information:
The Devota Pack Manuscript Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in June 2009.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Devota Pack Manuscript Collection was completed in October 2023.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in three series.

  • Series I: Letters contains several photocopies of letters from the Civil War, and mulitple letters written after the Civil War that discuss Blacksburg and the surrounding areas. This series also contains postcards and envelopes.
  • Series II: Newspaper Clippings contains newspaper articles from the 1960s and 1970s that cover local events.
  • Series III: Publications conatins two publications created by Devota Pack, brochures for local events, and a biographical work created by Reverend Samuel Elliot.