Rosemary Powley Cole 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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Rosemary Powley Cole Collection, c. 1930s, 1952, 1956, 2007, Ms2025-046, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection contains a music book, two recipe books, and a concert program. The music book and concert program feature songs from the American Civil War.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Rosemary Powley Cole Collection, c. 1930s, 1952, 1956, 2007, Ms2025-046, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a music book, two recipe books, and a concert program. The music book was made in the 1930s and is poor condition, missing the front and back cover. The book contains songs about the American Civil War, nursery rhymes, and national songs of various countries. There are two recipe books made in 1952 and 1956, by Virginia Tech for the holiday season. They include menus for Christmas dinner and parties. The program is from a performace of "Music and Memories of the Civil War: A Living Legacy," which was put on by Virginia Tech on February 18, 2007. The program has a list of the songs performed, as well as the staff and students performing.

Biographical / historical:

Rosemary Cole Powley donated the collection in 2013. She is a Virginia Tech Alumni, class of 1964.

External source:

Who's Attending, Alumni Relations. Virginia Tech Alumni Relations. https://www.alumni.vt.edu/events/2019/05/old-guard/whosattending.html. Accessed June 16, 2025.

Acquisition information:
The Rosemary Powley Cole Collection was gifted to Special Collections and University Archives in November 2013.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Rosemary Powley Cole Collection was completed in June 2025.