viblbv00208Pendleton, Lee, PapersLee Pendleton Papers, 1928, 1967-1977, n.d. Ms.1974.007Sam Walters, Graduate AssistantSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

2006 (CC0 1.0)

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-10-09 07:02:55 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Lee Pendleton Papers Pendleton, Lee, 1893-1977 Ms.1974.007 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder 1928, 1967-1977, n.d. This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence written by Lee Pendleton regarding the history of Southwest Virginia. The materials in the collection are in English. Conditions Governing Access

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 Source of Acquisition

The Lee Pendleton Papers were donated to the Special Collections in several accruals from 1974 to 1977.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Lee Pendleton Papers commenced in December 2006 and was completed in December 2006.

 Biographical Note

Born on July 30, 1893, in Elliston, Virginia, Lee Pendleton worked as a court reporter, served in the United States Army during World War I, and was later employed as a secretary for Congressman James Strother. Due to an inner ear problem, Pendleton was hospitalized from 1967 until his death in 1977, during which time he researched and wrote several short historical essays on Southwest Virginia.

 Scope and Content

This collection consists of ten published and unpublished manuscripts as well as correspondence written by Lee Pendleton regarding the history of Southwest Virginia. These materials provide historial information on Fotheringhay House, Fort Vause, Fort Hog, the Hancock family, the Edmundson family, the Crockett family, and the Craig-Flagg family.

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 Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Lee Pendleton Papers1928, 1967-1977, n.d.1Manuscripts: "Fotheringhay," "George Hancock, Sr. of Fotheringhay," "Henry Edmundson and His Descendants: A History of Fotheringhay," "The Crockett Family," "Fort Vause on Land of Captain Vause; Fort Hog on Land of Jacob Kent," "Indian Massacres - Montgomery County, 1755-1756: Drapers Meadow Massacre Retold," "Fort Vause and Its Traditions," "A Tribute to Walter T. Pendleton by His Brother Lee," "West of Elliston," and "Area History is Remembered"1967-1976Photocopy of an Invitation to the United States White House1928Genealogical Information on the Craig-Flagg Familyn.d.Correspondence Concerning the History of Southwest Virginia1974-1977Personal Correspondence1977