2 50 8376 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9082ed7db79850fe08f7d9f4c098888e.jpg a797d693bd71fc82e300c38a28b4ce54 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7ea068f2c163c96ec2775345ea8e207a.pdf 7a7a791507c8ee81d0f322ef9ad0470e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1843_0130 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Thomas Lewis Preston to Susanna Preston, January 30, 1843 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1843-01-30 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 5 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Thomas L. (Thomas Lewis), 1812-1903 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1845_0623 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Thomas Lewis Preston to William Campbell Preston, June 23, 1845 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1845-06-23 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 5 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Thomas L. (Thomas Lewis), 1812-1903 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1847_1004 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Thomas Lewis Preston to Susanna Preston, October 4, 1847 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847-10-04 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 5 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Thomas L. (Thomas Lewis), 1812-1903 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1816_0809a Title A name given to the resource Letter from William Campbell Preston to Susanna Smith Preston McDowell, August 9, 1816 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816-08-09 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 6 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, William C. (William Campbell), 1794-1860 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/204cf6b6e595925eb58fb2a96fb0364d.jpg 2f74c5cca61bf413265f6cda38499293 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d7f748d1da1720b0bd8a4b16b287e587.jpg ade4fc69a8e2bcf7414df5d8de636226 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6620f969ebe20110f74d6603ca3527a8.jpg fe989c782a92a7de5a78c822e2a8933a https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/83888ce442a15476390db030d0bc2e18.pdf 9769e3fb7ca6dfed0d446419c05c6126 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1819_0423 Title A name given to the resource Letter from William Campbell Preston to Susanna Smith Preston McDowell, April 23, 1819 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819-04-23 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 6 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, William C. (William Campbell), 1794-1860 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_xxxx_0802 Title A name given to the resource Letters from William Campbell Preston to Susanna Smith Preston McDowell, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource xxxx-08-02 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 6 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, William C. (William Campbell), 1794-1860 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/ff2c402a765bac58c0528e54a3953865.jpg 763dc18f4b7110413a7c35726dafffe3 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/90e6673d9e3a2a53965a52f4c0429416.jpg 808e1c5286d55493225b99c7d8f45dfe https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5d8dd0eea44c8f95248bcf04e961d6ce.jpg 00049b9250fb7d928e1edd31ee941e15 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1853_1116 Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Smith Preston to "my dear Sally", November 16, 1853 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1853-11-16 Description An account of the resource Note: this letter does not have an accompanying transcript. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 29 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, John Smith, 1809-1881 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a79652a1bf256a8943ec79758e595db2.jpg 68c2747594ad9fbe1c6f00b5652e716b https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/2e64ad4d79b25a58512a6dd2c253ecdf.jpg c4998b1cb531f1459582c611cd7c901a https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/15c23e196c2e7c50020fe58ff14e3e7c.jpg b1adda1c43db3b620698086061752b34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1852_0726 Title A name given to the resource Letter from J. M. McDowell to "Dear Sally", July 26, 1852 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1852-07-26 Description An account of the resource Note: this letter does not have an accompanying transcript. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1, Folder 29 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, John Smith, 1809-1881 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1847_0418 Title A name given to the resource Letter from William Campbell Preston to one of brothers, April 18th, 1847 with a post script note to his sister, May 3, 1847 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847-04-18 and 1847-05-03 Description An account of the resource Note: this letter does not have an accompanying transcript. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, William C. (William Campbell), 1794-1860 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/fc33b8563ffbce8a51ebe187ed769bcc.jpg 3e6311820bb604b0fe8234db1c7d4bee https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/86a69ee00fb64a15ef88ef32e19d576b.pdf a7fa05b1bfe61c4b6aed1b3643ae968d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1798_0617 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston to James McDowell, June 17, 1798 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1798-06-17 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/598fcfabe2af86b2a3afd96033d340d8.jpg 162ff7068e560449943fccaf3c3433d6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c1a275986d102974962fceb6fb29879e.pdf 2157589ea2e67e78af1c0067ea2e4109 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1798_1005 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston to James McDowell, October 5, 1798 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1798-10-05 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. 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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d05a91e81180a447a2d2006ac04fb69c.jpg 86af2939f10c77060f7a1507c6603f99 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4e536ca200eadcedf4f3b19846663398.jpg ec42fb68fd2e0090da3a5df83d2eb0f2 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3aec1d6440922f5545491aa99343cf44.pdf 50f8b42a37aac13901b6b8d2f5a7bedc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1804_0527 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston to James McDowell, May 27, 1804 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804-05-27 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1821_0116 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston in Abington to James McDowell, January 16, 1821 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1821-01-16 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. 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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d63285f005e4106d3cff9300dcf7eb4e.jpg a540e4f7432d2f8574a0899d3ac469d5 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/75512fc6d44d39e88e7c665215b08f11.jpg 13d29887b5fc91d3167d08b883463acd https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/443dec0af44390f01be4739b779538ec.pdf db5b504e9153e39725a54124966c5849 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1821_0130 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston to James McDowell, January 30, 1821 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1821-01-30 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1821_0605 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston to James McDowell, June 5, 1821 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1821-06-05 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/177b5a848ba1d984920717e3e8875ca8.jpg 7a36906f573aba065d414544352819ec https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3ce0184ef2a5e617f51c2e68b2e85604.jpg 209b0974620320cc0fbd46f26fedb4be https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6e32ad5b5db767563e94ff483853ec6d.jpg b6936d82cf56f1e172b047660e99e7a3 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/78061f4f6193caca4eb419cc5053223b.pdf 2251edf06ad4c8eca4a1d81f73ed1b5c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1821_1206 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston to James McDowell, December 21, 1821 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1821-12-01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1822_0310 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston in Abington to James McDowell, March 10, 1822 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1822-03-10 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7456e41f2d1dc0d6e8f1000b51a907b8.jpg cdbb99543252747d43a38e9ae541c0b5 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/da2d5694f3a87cff783f188cb891208e.jpg 3c85267412f031c8157c79c434bf5c25 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5c56dc05259c3711e81dcee2f8ab0b57.jpg 6ee1c7f91b63d8c5899772d8b509f1c8 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/685a4b4d38a659f6e31f366a3a58e2c2.pdf 0454d4db1bfc583913a26de56337dca2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_xxxx_xxxx Title A name given to the resource Letter from Francis Preston to James McDowell, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Description An account of the resource Note: The scan of the second page of this letter is missing. Please see the transcript for the text of the missing page. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1804_0505 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston in Richmond, Virginia to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, May 5, 1804 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804-05-05 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1827_0711 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston in Richmond, Virginia to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, July 11, 1827 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1827-07-11 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b81045ee300a28a7dd24acbe2a2afa04.jpg 1686ec6f909adff7dcc223eeb4b0bdca https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4fa43f99562822fd220ebd641b71ab47.jpg fa7a4cec6a21aab6446f22a27edf64d6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9d5bf5a45cc18c072b78f9b342516766.jpg c5aea25b79918ba16dd06d29063b0a09 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/6d11b99893fb191b0a1820008c53f0ec.pdf 9876514b2ecce225ec5a5f26943cf67b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1831_0212 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston at Smithfield to Susanna McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, February 12, 1831 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831-02-12 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1831_0716 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston in Richmond, Virginia to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, July 16, 1831 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831-07-16 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9599cbff9de5aa08cc2007a0eae1f1a6.jpg 39503ed7fe61fe84ab81c5b6f2824e44 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d36da4b7750a0f3869d5c63391c4a014.jpg 09a9622c595c3eb57cdbd466299e99a9 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/15e74885cbc062eedcaf68ed0791be0b.jpg bd693820b1d837745e7c063e4e41dfeb https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b705d4b91ccc9bcf296a5d07ac3a0e2c.pdf 555227c2320600a8dc7f3bd8b54bf277 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1831_0912 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston in Richmond, Virginia to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, September 12, 1831 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831-09-12 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a811eef6e016404a92390b30fcd0ba26.jpg 12bdc604de09532aa26e62dd1e816061 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/767530dbcbb47b03513cbd463d776644.jpg aa2e545cafe6cf6e7ad507d540d06346 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e60997b15c95b8f17c36a3ce15d0d47f.jpg 680684845840fa8c217c7ddc36c36ce3 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d08ec13f0199cf49ca77ab5daa02052c.pdf aee33dd64b93b2c5d2fad6967bc3ce68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1831_1016 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston at Smithfield to Susanna McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, October 16, 1831 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831-10-16 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. 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Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1832_0608 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston in Richmond, Virginia to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, June 8, 1832 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1832-06-08 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/858eb9e922780d49a10ba079cba4c766.jpg d446e1dd4521dd356bb871dd65f770d8 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c97be87cc584d70be38e0cc4d414d50e.pdf 2cb87360aeef90eed9eb1cd989e2c486 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1835_0309 Title A name given to the resource Letter from James Patton Preston at Smithfield to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, March 9, 1835 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835-03-09 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, James Patton, 1774-1843 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/893e0e991be45061bfb8d72e6c7f7ed6.jpg f2c7a4c042f3a26443673a8d7396744f https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/54521d5b1c4414c09f5a936423215fe5.jpg 2efe43c6001a5912e8b54100c0d6ba03 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/000959bb266d3dd57bb300ed355eca91.jpg 488807fa572a782f9a79e0e04ae871ca https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8ff4361939aa0f87071f01613e16f278.jpg e9cb752ee5ad63415e6de0903bc530f2 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d0ae808477b8a3ce7683923f15a68bb1.pdf 4a3d09077719f14fd87ef65ba2f69e43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1784_0110 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Eliza Preston Madison in Stafford, Virginia to her sister Sarah Preston McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, January 10, 1784 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784-01-10 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madison, Elizabeth Preston, 1762-1837 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/aa6e74a472a3b16a7b9bafd931cce196.jpg 49d5ba338c7a874eebbfd39b91cb14ea https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/91fd47722a98f008a306900c35c9f3fa.jpg df655f1b3fc517894e21b313da12a257 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5d8f9c2afdbdb502cfe2c9cddb14aa98.pdf 6606ee2d9399098e678e2525cb2eb9bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1813_0530 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Edmonia M. Preston in Stafford, Virginia to Sarah Preston McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, May 30, 1813 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1813-05-30 Description An account of the resource Note: The scan of the third page of this letter is missing. Please see the transcript for the text of the missing page. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 4 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, Edmonia M. (Edmonia Madison Randolph), 1787-1847 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0cecd36f0f1e6556c47b746da8672207.jpg 337cf336c8e53ee95f73ae7ea5c80e50 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c93d229a8e1bd3a7dd000a03b641c37d.jpg 6f3be7b312926bd4906292b2f50ecd89 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/281ea5253104d9a319c065c31fc71e73.jpg 3c1869fc2c3f2ad44bf0bccd396b8225 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/dbce036cd910ca9de3a5638ceca5c4fa.pdf 4cc2f40ed1f787d31761086f9bb695bc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1833_0628 Title A name given to the resource Letter from George C. Thompson in Shawnee Springs, Kentucky to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, June 28, 1833 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1833-06-28 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 5 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thompson, George C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e5b16875910478298cee92aa77366baa.jpg dc9191c00f373aeae0284fc8352b4eb8 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5711870b487f8955429af97146859706.jpg d92522799af4e48b7c4e444ff128b4e6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a0e7f5364654b9e69c8c5b964960c790.pdf 0681383a246fb643e828397f2bd69be3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1799_0112 Title A name given to the resource Letter from William Preston from Fincastle to James McDowell, January 12, 1799 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1799-01-12 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 6 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, William C. (William Campbell), 1794-1860 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/34d6581dd3e901d6115f9e028ebe4a0a.jpg 6a95c3c9c56d80e4a4872d1b44148ed8 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/05645785450b53f3d3e056a52c3e731d.jpg 749dd5edb1fdff9666e8d8000909ef89 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/7a6be7117a35d1f47f304cdd68fe4674.pdf 662b7954b939112bfd22c945b65aec9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1802_0129 Title A name given to the resource Letter from William Preston from Fincastle to James McDowell, January 29, 1802 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1802-01-29 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 6 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, William C. (William Campbell), 1794-1860 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/10f9976e8760476ede65bd49fc4123f1.jpg aa62744b5e0dec8460ed532dfd8cf1f5 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/dafa97bf3d2ea04a18c4b52f4d0c6b2c.jpg ffe36e77f8044ef40988b8cbe9c5e18f https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1a669287ae9f92a16a02b7cee008d8b7.jpg f175c650bf9833b6239f275bc5f1507e https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b6991070e8109fcb3390bbbda8fca0aa.pdf 52cacf51019016db36e048bef008b955 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1805_0615 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Nathaniel Hart in Franklin, Kentucky to James McDowell in Fairfield, Virginia, June 15, 1805 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1805-06-15 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 7 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hart, Nathaniel Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0d7c2bf2e678f78a8be981dbc68a7762.jpg 3310111a35d9907781a2a95c2476b2b8 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3e5fd1cb45789e4729e0be8c4f89876f.jpg 271c8ddab9f50a71d7649f7e75c3a936 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a51a7ef8dc9d06ce46035db4115b9e64.jpg 7d6e8067c1a5b887b7a6a1c8ebd96ad6 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/40f97904f08f321e4eeab198426318c3.pdf f8ce186f76db5a0930d1943320926c24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1834_1123 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Nathaniel Hart in Spring Hill, Kentucky to James McDowell in Lexington, Virginia, November 23, 1834 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-11-23 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 7 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hart, Nathaniel Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/a86a75f3bd4f5d45fce5028d1124b011.jpg 761cdbf3b3fb6e09f33a3b3809d3d798 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b7e6ec527ab1c1783354dfe807bcee20.jpg 07535f5d031994c872888ae39aa6292b https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/dc55ca5776780f5b41206ebfdcce61cf.pdf 0b1bfc00c1bba419d43806c193f08877 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1804_0805 Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Lewis in Covington to James McDowell in Rockbridge County, Virginia, August 5, 1804 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804-08-05 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 8 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lewis, John Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/9e1242215489276866894ce44984852a.jpg 6ed120cc4bc9a0022c829bf261b071c1 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/40344efaa02e82d4b84077f4e344c25c.pdf a4cc764cf96cf39454b94b6b390c0025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1794_0829 Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Preston to James McDowell, August 29, 1794 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1794-08-29 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, John, 1764-1827 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/3a9129672904325fdeadf7457ea174de.jpg 820fdc0b45defeaa667a5e6bea05b3bd https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0480eb4006efc0fae0dad6eedf069340.jpg e1c558840e23a149806842d294889e1b https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f80da0b495b4973804167d5b09cd1641.jpg 9ea428dbd559340db434f9e32b4e0730 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/822fcfe95543433ff5dae956cf31860f.pdf b4f7b4f3449318c8e337af9486d86a98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_Letter_1822_0323 Title A name given to the resource Letter from John Preston at Greenfield to James McDowell, March 23, 1822 (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1822-03-23 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002, Box 2, Folder 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Preston, John, 1764-1827 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Item], Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/34375bbb0d11b05777d0ad3b7af6e2a8.pdf 16ce331196a37e40d2ed74774d5de2cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, 1784-1881, n.d. (Ms1997-002) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) Smithfield Plantation House (Blacksburg, Va.) Women Description An account of the resource The Smithfield Preston Foundation collection consists of 200 letters written almost exclusively by two generations of members of the Preston family of southwest Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina, to James and Sarah Preston McDowell of Rockbridge County, Virginia. The digital collection consists of selected letters and transcripts from the physical collection, in addition to some brief biographical information on some correspondents, created by previous department staff and available through a legacy system. In 2020, these materials were moved to Omeka for improved access, though rescans could not be completed at the time and some images have a lower resolution. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McDowell, James, 1770-1835 McDowell, James, 1795-1851 McDowell, Sarah Preston, 1767-1841 McDowell, Susana Smith Preston Preston, Francis, 1765-1835 Preston, William Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1784/1881, n.d. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).&nbsp;<a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers, Ms1997-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_002_SmithfieldPreston_CorrespondentList Title A name given to the resource List of correspondents and recipients of the letters (Ms1997-002) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-002 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00522.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Smithfield Preston Foundation Papers (Ms1997-002)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CivilianBody_SGA_presidents Title A name given to the resource List of the Presidents of the Civilian Student Body and of the Student Government Association, 1935-1972 Description An account of the resource This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kinnear, Duncan Lyle Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Kinnear, Duncan Lyle. The First 100 Years: A History of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univeristy. Blacksburg, Va: Virginia Polytechnic Institute Educational Foundation, 1972. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. 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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/38fc578ead6e100757fc64345714a4c7.pdf 100db21d766bccafcbae6764e580c98b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CoedDiary_TinHorn_1929 Title A name given to the resource A Co-Ed's Diary, 1929 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Description An account of the resource This text is taken from the 1929 Tin Horn, the women's yearbook, including a description of a life for women students on campus. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://vtwomenshistory.lib.vt.edu/items/show/54" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1929 Tin Horn</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. "A Co-Ed's Diary," 1929 Tin Horn, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/398f70c35ed15d7202fa38c0ab6fd451.pdf 8d81614f14773f517fc4c1f33c22d58c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Cox_CaldwellEssay_1992 Title A name given to the resource Looking Back: Glimpses of the Life of Virginia Tech's First Student Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 Description An account of the resource This essay was originally written by Clara B. Cox in 1991 and later revised in 1992. It tells the story of the first student to enroll at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872, William Addison Caldwell. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cox, Clara B. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dean_AffirmativeAction_1995 Title A name given to the resource The Early History of Affirmative Action at Virginia Tech: An Historical Account, by James W. Dean Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 Description An account of the resource This text is an article for a university publication on the history of affirmative action on campus, written in 1995. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dean, James W. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University News, Spring 1995, Vol. 1, No. 2 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Dean, James W. "The Early History of Affirmative Action at Virginia Tech: An Historical Account," University News, Spring 1995, Vol. 1, No. 2 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/d96bbb55c1d8cdbe910d15564e72b705.pdf 7f2a308ecca7585f6f9ecba0773ec0d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hicks_MemoriesOfVPI Title A name given to the resource Memories of VPI, by T. P. Hicks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1973? Description An account of the resource This memoir was written by Class of 1909 graduate, T. P. Hicks, and likely included in a previous university publication. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hicks, T. P. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Hicks, T. P. "Memories of VPI." 125th Anniversary Exhibit, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/557724d522133ffa95f46b71d2503651.pdf f8529f26fc8c44e84cf5061e5207a8dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hutchinson_VPIRecollections_1973 Title A name given to the resource VPI Recollections, 1906 to 1910, by Henry H. Hutchinson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 Description An account of the resource This memoir was written by Class of 1909 graduate, Henry H. Hutchinson in 1973 for a university publication and later added to the website for the 125th Anniversary. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hutchinson, Henry H. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Hutchinson, Henry H. "VPI Recollections." 125th Anniversary Exhibit, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5d1af6fe649d255ba1099ab33522014b.pdf 6050a2d49054e5a19573dd5c2d957c68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LivingHistory_AlumniReminisce_1970 Title A name given to the resource Living History in Action: Tech Alumni Reminisce Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970 Description An account of the resource This article for the Autumn 1970 issue of Context includes two short memoirs, one from W. P. Tams, Jr. (Class of 1902), and J. Ambler Johnston (Class of 1904), with an introduction by James I. Robertson, Jr. The article was reprinted on the web in 1997. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tams, W. P., Jr. Johnston, J. Ambler Robertson, James I., Jr. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Context, Autumn 1970, vol. 5, no. 1 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Tams, W. P., Jr., J. Ambler Johnston, and James I. Robertson, Jr. "Living History in Action: Tech Alumni Reminisce." Context, Autumn 1970, vol. 5, no. 1 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/38491f9136b441c0bed5526e16f73336.pdf 5014cddb845d7cadbf580b6b886bc53d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context McCorkle_Letter_1973 Title A name given to the resource Student Days at VPI, by C. Ross McCorkle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 Description An account of the resource This letter to the editor of the Virginia Tech magazine, Context, was written by C. Ross McCorkle, in response to two memoirs published in 1970 (see "Living iving History in Action: Tech Alumni Reminisce," Context, Autumn 1970 vol. 5, no. 1). In the letter, McCorkle shares his own memories of his time at the university from 1902-1904. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McCorkle, C. Ross Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Context, May 1973 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. McCorkle, C. Ross. "Student Days at VPI," Context, May 1973. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/849e6a1119d1a95dc41c05446d542549.pdf 39368edfccce1e911297036831c2a002 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Sheppard_NotesMyLife Title A name given to the resource Notes on My Life at Virginia Tech, by Harvey E. Sheppard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Description An account of the resource This memoir was written by Harvey E. Sheppard (Class of 1932), about his time as a student at the university in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sheppard, Harvey E. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Sheppard, Harvey E. "Notes on My Life at Virginia Tech," Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b61e092195c8ff9639337ad0083590f8.pdf bc0d3aea36ce06779ba8012dc1869bfe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Shuler_Ode_1995 Title A name given to the resource An Ode to My 92nd Birthday and Episodes of My Marvelous Life in the VPI Corps of Cadets, by Carroll M. Shuler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 Description An account of the resource This memoir was written by Carroll M. Shuler (Class of 1928), around the time of his 92nd birthday and detail his time at the university in the mid-1920s. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shuler, Carroll M. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Shuler, Carroll M. "An Ode to My 92nd Birthday and Episodes of My Marvelous Life in the VPI Corps of Cadets," Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/e0408c3ae38bc4db33e2317e44fad087.pdf 0ad3f2f74c9b1c1c7a412b0534606ec5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VAMCCatalogueStudent_ 1872-1873 Title A name given to the resource Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1872-1873, Catalogue of Students Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The original list dates to 1873 and was likely transcribed for the web in 1997. Description An account of the resource This is a text list of the students attending Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in the 187201873 school year, including their home counties. This is a textual transcription from the VAMC catalog of that year. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Catalogue of the officers and students of the Virginia Agricultural &amp; Mechanical College, 1873, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Catalogue of the officers and students of the Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College, 1873, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1f9a8c928d38fb20a82431c08ef7bffc.pdf cb8502f309f3e47196e997eca2d7083a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VAMCGraduates_1876 Title A name given to the resource List of graduates from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1876 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The original list dates to 1876 and was likely transcribed for the web in 1997. Description An account of the resource This is a transcription of the list of graduates from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1876, probably taken from the catalog of that year. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Catalogue of the officers and students of the Virginia Agricultural &amp; Mechanical College, 1876, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Catalogue of the officers and students of the Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College, 1876, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f87f43ec43b20a7e66dfa90230cd5c4b.pdf 23f94e8d999fa48361d61471a44deadb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 125th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Collection Description An account of the resource This collection includes materials included in an 1997 online exhibit created for the 125th anniversary of the university. The original exhibit was a series of webpages with images, digitized text, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. In the course of migrating the exhibit to a newer platform, digitized items were moved to this collection. In some cases, text-based pages were captured as pdf files and included in this collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Individual resources may be in the public domain or may have some non-commercial uses permitted. See the rights note on individual items for more information. Language A language of the resource English Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files PDF Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Wallenstein_FirstBlackStudents_1997 Title A name given to the resource The First Black Students At Virginia Tech, 1953-1963, by Peter Wallenstein Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997 Description An account of the resource This is the text of an article for Diversity News in 1997 on the first black students at Virginia Tech. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original 125th Anniversary digital exhibit. Please note: The Black History Timeline has moved since the first publication of this item. The links have been removed from the pdf, but the updated timeline can be viewed online: <a href="http://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/exhibits/show/blackhistoryvt" target="_blank">http://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/exhibits/show/blackhistoryvt</a>. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wallenstein, Peter Subject The topic of the resource University Archives University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wallenstein, Peter. Diversity News 4, no. 1 (Fall 1997): 3-5 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Wallenstein, Peter. Diversity News 4, no. 1 (Fall 1997): 3-5 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. archived