viblbv00495Preston, Willard, GenealogyWillard Preston Genealogy, c.1998 Ms.2009.121Lora Settle, Graduate AssistantSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

2009 (CC0 1.0)

Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield DriveNewman Library, Virginia TechBlacksburg, Virginia 24061Business Number: 540-231-6308specref@vt.eduURL:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-10-27 07:00:23 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Willard Preston Genealogy Preston, Willard Ms.2009.121 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder c.1998 This collection contains three handwritten genealogies of the Preston Family, as well as a letter from Willard Preston to Charles Aschmann. The material in the collection is in English. Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Willard Preston Genealogy, Ms2009-121, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 Source of Acquisition

The Willard Preston Genealogy was donated to Special Collections in 1998.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Willard Preston Genealogy commenced and was completed in September 2009.

 Scope and Content

This collection contains three handwritten genealogies of the Preston Family, dating back to the 17th century. The letter to Charles Aschmann from Willard Preston was written on June 19, 1998. In the letter, Preston briefly discusses the life and deeds of certain members of the Preston Family, such as Colonel William Preston.

 Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

 Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Willard Preston Genealogy by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

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