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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], S.A. Thompson Family Papers, 1899-1930, Ms2023-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
The S.A. Thompson Family Papers were purchased by Special Collections in November 2019.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the S.A. Thompson Family Papers was completed in May 2023.
This collection contains papers from the Thompson family, largely S.A. Thompson, who was a lawyer, U.S. Commissioner, and Virginia Delegate. He resided in Stuart, Virginia. Papers date from 1899-1930. Papers include financial records such as accounts, checks, bills, and tax documents, legal records such as land surveys, agreements, and court summons, and correspondence. Correspondence includes letters of a legal or financial nature written to Thompson and Burton or just Thompson, as well as personal letters to S.A. Thompson.
This collection is arranged in folders by material topic. Correspondence is arranged by recipient.
The guide to the S.A. Thompson Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (