Collection of Battle of Rio Hill papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

MSS 15898 Collection of Batttle of Rio Hill papers, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.03 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 15898 Collection of Batttle of Rio Hill papers, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection of Battle of Rio Hill papers ( 1992, 0.03 cubic feet) consists chiefly of photographs and negatives and includes an image of the site of Rio Hill Shopping Center being searched for Civil War artifacts, the marker commemorating the skirmish, and the honor guard at the dedication of the marker. The collection also includes press releases, a letter from Charlottesville mayor Elizabeth "Bitsy" Waters, and an audiocassette recording of the dedication ceremony.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Art Beltrone, 15 February 2015.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Audiocassettes.
photographs