1 50 20 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8e787810a716643e218a5a19f6e40108.mp3 6dd5ff730e12158211e9b28ffa350711 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Frank Bannister Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:43:54 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with Frank Bannister, February 26, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Description An account of the resource Frank Bannister was born in Wake Forest, Virginia in 1913, and his family members were descendants of Kentland Plantation slaves, which is now Kentland Farm in Whitethorne, Virginia. Bannister describes growing up in Wake Forest, working in the mines, Christiansburg Industrial Institute, Black social life, and desegregation in Montgomery County. Specifically, Bannister discusses his work in the mines and his experience working for President Marshall Hahn at Virginia Tech during the time of desegregation. 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Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_FrankBannister.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/114ae995a7f16296021b861165707b5c.mp3 bc2c55f3d222fa67147fd16499d2f70f 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Rosa Thomas Holmes Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:28:37 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with Rosa Thomas Holmes, March 13, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Subject The topic of the resource African American history Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Coal mines and mining Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) Description An account of the resource Rosa Thomas Holmes, originally born in Beckley, West Virginia, grew up in the Christiansburg area. Holmes attended Hill School in and Christiansburg Industrial Institute before attending Virginia State College. She worked as a teacher in Florida before moving back to Christiansburg where she worked for Montgomery County Public Schools until retirement. Holmes discusses growing up in Christiansburg and Black and White community relations during her upbringing, as well as the community response to desegregation. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_RosaHolmes 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_RosaHolmes.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/47fe8b7905f22aebfdb97a4737b8389a.mp3 09b50ff6e508ec58f96aa0147fec9fe3 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. William Burrell Morgan Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:46:59 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with William Burrell Morgan, February 25, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Railroad Coal mines and mining Christiansburg, Va. Description An account of the resource William Burrell Morgan, who went by Burrell, was born in Iowa before he moved to the Christiansburg area. Morgan attended Hill School and graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute; later, he operated his family's taxi service, which had been a family business for almost one hundred years. In this interview, Morgan describes his life and family in Iowa, talks about education opportunities in Christiansburg, and describes work opportunities for Black Appalachians in Montgomery County. Additionally, Morgan discusses race relations in the community, the reaction to desegregation, Black businesses, and social organizations in the area. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_WilliamBurrellMorgan 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_WilliamBurrellMorgan.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/1ca4dc862485e4481e52d06afedb12ab.mp3 c4deb43ac17a39f785f05c90af01cb56 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Charles A. Johnson Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 02:12:30 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with Charles A. Johnson, March 3, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource Charles A. Johnson was born in Wake Forest, Virginia, where he grew up and received his primary education. Johnson graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1953 before serving in the Army. When Johnson returned from the Army, he began cutting hair at the Virginia Tech campus barbershop and eventually started his own barber shop in Blacksburg. In this interview, Johnson discusses growing up in Montgomery County. He describes the Wake Forest community, access to education, race relations, church communities, and social life. Additionally, Johnson describes how his barbershop developed into a prominent Black business in Blacksburg, and he describes his challenges in starting his own barbering business. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_CharlesJohnson 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_CharlesJohnson.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/961d39ac3b0279b31bc18dcd8de7f2e7.mp3 079ceef7b3528dc3be07711c34534155 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Thompson V. Lester, Sr. Elizabeth Lester Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:36:23 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with Thompson V. Lester, Sr., and Elizabeth Lester, February 27, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Christiansburg, Va. Coal mines and mining Railroad World War II Description An account of the resource Thompson V. Lester, Sr. was born in Christiansburg, Virginia in 1915. Thompson Lester met and married his wife, Elizabeth, in New Jersey. After serving in the Navy, Lester returned to Christiansburg, where he worked for his family's dry cleaning business. In this interview, Thompson Lester describes the Christiansburg community, describes educational opportunities such as Christiansburg Institute, and he discusses his family's business. Additionally, Thompson Lester talks about Black fraternal organizations, such as the Masons. Elizabeth (Betty) R. Lester was born in New Jersey before marrying Thompson Lester and moving to Christiansburg, Virginia. In this interview, Elizabeth Lester joins her husband in talking about the Christiansburg community. She specifically describes health care access to Black community members, unequal access to public goods and services, church life in the community, and social life in the community, such as the Household of Ruth organization. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_ThompsonandElizabethLester 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_ThompsonandElizabethLester.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/db05d8204928c4c60ec13b2a4190b03a.mp3 927fef920ce7d4f24fc9953c7cf02b6d 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. J. Homer Pack Location The location of the interview. Riner, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:19:03 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with J. Homer Pack, March 13, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Montgomery County (Va.) Coal mines and mining Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) World War II Description An account of the resource Joseph Homer Pack was born in 1910, and he grew up in Riner, Virginia. Pack attended his local primary school, a two room schoolhouse, before briefly attending Christiansburg Institute. Later in life, Pack worked in a variety of job positions including a chauffeur, exterminator, bricklayer, and cattle farmer. In this interview, Pack describes educational opportunities and work opportunities for Black Appalachians in the area. He highlights baseball as a common social activity when he grew up in Montgomery County. Pack discusses race relations in the area and the eventual migration of Black Appalachians due to lack of work opportunities in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_JHomerPack 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_JHomerPack.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4dda5c6c096988d20f624cb090cba75a.mp3 540a270249765a38c077ef89b0cb6e12 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Christine P. Price Location The location of the interview. Blacksburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:43:58 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with Christine P. Price, March 4, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Blacksburg (Va.) Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Virginia Polytechnic Institute Description An account of the resource Christine Paige Price was born in Giles County Virginia on July 21, 1915. Her family moved to the Blacksburg area when Price was young in search of better educational opportunities for Christine and her siblings. Price and her family--the Paige family--were members of the Independent Order of St. Luke, a fraternal order that served as a social organization and financial safety net for Black Appalachians. Christine married Leonard Price, and they had nine children together. In this interview, Price provides information about social organizations such as the Independent Order of St. Luke, the Odd Fellows, and the Household of Ruth. Additionally, Price describes Black businesses in Blacksburg, work opportunities for Black Appalachians, and she describes her children’s education opportunities. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_ChristinePrice 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_ChristinePrice.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5e2bf5d2ee2120c4a8d06b8abe0fa003.mp3 5f4816f2761073ec5d6e8adb8f51018a 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. W. Waymon Pack Cora Pack Location The location of the interview. Christiansburg, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:15:58 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with W. Waymon and Cora Pack, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) Christiansburg, Va. Description An account of the resource William Waymon Pack was born in Montgomery County on August 7, 1920, and he grew up in Riner, Virginia. Pack attended a local primary school before attending Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Due to financial difficulties, Pack had to drop out of Christiansburg Institute, and he worked a variety of occupations in the Montgomery County area. Pack drove a bus for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant during World War II, worked in the mines, and eventually moved to Washington D.C. where he worked in a public school. In this interview, Waymon Pack describes working at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and he describes other work opportunities available to Black Appalachians in the mid-twentieth century. Pack discusses educational opportunities for Black children, and he discusses the push for educational improvements brought by the County-Wide League, a civic association that advocated for educational equality. Cora Elizabeth Oveter McDaniel Pack was born and raised in Christiansburg, Virginia, and she married Waymon Pack in 1943. Cora Pack joins her husband in describing desegregation and educational opportunities for Black Appalachians. In this interview, Cora Pack discusses racial issues that her son faced in the Montgomery County school system after the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_WaymonandCoraPack 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_WaymonandCoraPack.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/015a2cba181c05ec0296af747d6c85e5.mp3 09020d00a9c0c0d0b0b2cbce4a60f283 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Homer C. Sherman Location The location of the interview. Wake Forest, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:46:08 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with Homer C. Sherman, March 13, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Agriculture Coal mines and mining Virginia Polytechnic Institute Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Description An account of the resource Homer C. Sherman was born and raised in Wake Forest, Virginia. Sherman attended a local, one-room school until the eighth grade. After primary school, Homer Sherman went to work in the mines with his father. Lack of work opportunities in the Montgomery County area caused Homer Sherman to move away in search of better jobs with better pay. In this interview, Sherman describes growing up in the Wake Forest area, describes educational opportunities, and discusses work opportunities in Montgomery County. Sherman highlights that the lack of work opportunities available to Black Appalachians in the Montgomery County area caused many to migrate north in search of better jobs. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_HomerSherman 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_HomerSherman.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/c72b73fee66200987dda948a88617e09.mp3 36090ceeef7cdab6777ded3e08ebffb8 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. James E. Sherman Location The location of the interview. Wake Forest, Virginia Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:04:35 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with James E. Sherman, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Radford Army Ammunition Plant (U.S.) Railroad Description An account of the resource James E. Sherman--who also went by Steve Sherman--was born in Whitethorne, Virginia and grew up in the Wake Forest community. Sherman attended Christiansburg Institute and spent his life working in the coal mines. In this interview, Sherman describes growing up in the Wake Forest community, education opportunities for Black Appalachians, and work opportunities in the area. Sherman briefly mentions other subjects, such as race relations and social life in the Montgomery County area. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_JamesSherman 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_JamesSherman.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f7a73006cab47eb88b83f7b5c386fa3c.mp3 f895306afcbd1bf1aaf7f2c5d62d5a9e 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 Black Appalachians Oral History Project (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource African American history Montgomery County (Va.) Kentland Farm Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Coal mines and mining Description An account of the resource The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The narrators represent communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections, Virginia Tech Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Michael A. Cooke Narrator A person being interviewed during an oral history recording. Roxie Ida Bryson Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 00:23:41 Viewer Select which type of viewer is needed for the files OHMS 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 Oral History with Roxie Ida Bryson, March 14, 1991 (Ms1991-019) Subject The topic of the resource Agriculture Coal mines and mining Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Description An account of the resource Roxie I. Bryson was born and raised near Shawsville, Virginia in Kirk’s Hollow. Bryson spent her life working in a local restaurant in the post office. In her free time, Bryson was a member of the Independent Order of St. Luke. In this interview, Bryson describes education opportunities available to her and her children, and she discusses work opportunities near Shawsville, including farming and mining. Bryson also describes access to social activities and grocery stores in the area. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the Black Appalachians Oral History Project must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral histories Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1991-019_RoxieBryson 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: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. <a href="https://oralhistory-dev.cloud.lib.vt.edu/ohms-viewer/viewer.php?cachefile=Ms1991-019_RoxieBryson.xml" target="blank">Click here for synced audio and transcript</a> https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/5bc87b42f538c361e2876af30474b2c4.tif 1fb0d2c6b70af9dc574752c4487170c5 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 Henry Flippen Turner Collection Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute School buildings School sports Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Virginia, Southwest Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs created by Henry Flippen Turner. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner, Henry Flippen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Henry Flippen Turner Memory Book Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items 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 target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Language A language of the resource No script-based materials. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TUR000 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: [identification of item], Henry Flippen Turner Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Ann Lehman, Richmond, VA Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. This collection was loaned to Special Collections and University Archives for digitization. The physical materials were returned to the owner. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 TUR068 Title A name given to the resource Breaker at Merrimac Mine, Montgomery County, Virginia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1920s Description An account of the resource Breaker at Merrimac Mine, Montgomery County, Virginia Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner, Henry Flippen Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Montgomery County (Va.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Henry Flippen Turner Memory Book 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 target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Henry Flippen Turner Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource No script-based materials Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Ann Lehman, Richmond, VA https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/eaa4900d0d4ba8c540eb038d66121616.tif 22cf95bca449e4fb389a33c23f7a00bb 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 Henry Flippen Turner Collection Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Polytechnic Institute School buildings School sports Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Virginia, Southwest Description An account of the resource A collection of photographs created by Henry Flippen Turner. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner, Henry Flippen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Henry Flippen Turner Memory Book Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1920s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items 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 target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Language A language of the resource No script-based materials. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context TUR000 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: [identification of item], Henry Flippen Turner Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Ann Lehman, Richmond, VA Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. This collection was loaned to Special Collections and University Archives for digitization. The physical materials were returned to the owner. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 TUR167 Title A name given to the resource Merrimac Mines Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1920s Description An account of the resource Merrimac Mines Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner, Henry Flippen Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Henry Flippen Turner Memory Book 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 target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Henry Flippen Turner Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource No script-based materials Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Ann Lehman, Richmond, VA https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4124f80dfaa6da5cfc4dc2beec5e3156.tiff 3ec1bdb22051a50e582bb9229d0c47d8 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 Historical Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Agricultural extension work Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people. <p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may&nbsp;contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photographs_001 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: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 localhistory01 Title A name given to the resource Virginia Anthracite Coal Company Map, Left side Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Left half of a map of Virginias Anthracite Coal Company property on Brush Mountain, white ink of charcoal / black paper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Subject The topic of the resource Montgomery County (Va.) Virginia, Southwest Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Maps (documents) Coal mines and mining Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. PHOTOGRAPHS.001 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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Historical Photograph Collection, 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 tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Relation A related resource Montgomery County, Virginia https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/b954d188e5b9522c63e362e287cdf616.tiff e90c04b59569c0ed139e1e417b13a88d 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 Historical Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Agricultural extension work Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people. <p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may&nbsp;contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photographs_001 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: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 localhistory02 Title A name given to the resource Virginia Anthracite Coal Company Map, Right Side Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Right half of a map of Virginias Anthracite Coal Company property on Brush Mountain, white ink of charcoal / black paper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Subject The topic of the resource Montgomery County (Va.) Virginia, Southwest Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Maps (documents) Coal mines and mining Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. PHOTOGRAPHS.001 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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Historical Photograph Collection, 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 tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Relation A related resource Montgomery County, Virginia https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/851a24272dee3fdb1345b8e418b98b15.tiff 972d979ed48cfab7fbc5a337c9afeb46 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 Historical Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Agricultural extension work Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people. <p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may&nbsp;contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photographs_001 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: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 lh346 Title A name given to the resource Miners at Merrimac Coal Mine Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1922 Description An account of the resource Miners lined up infront of a Merrimac Mines tipple building. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Subject The topic of the resource Montgomery County (Va.) Virginia, Southwest Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Coal mines and mining Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. PHOTOGRAPHS.001 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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Historical Photograph Collection, 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 tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Relation A related resource Montgomery County, Virginia https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/0c037681dbcd5839b0af95cbd7f4fa31.tiff 2ae90a972467384849ea05750b38f3c4 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 Historical Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Agricultural extension work Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people. <p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may&nbsp;contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photographs_001 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: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 lh374 Title A name given to the resource Pulaski Anthracite Coal Co Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1900 Description An account of the resource View from across a river of Anthracite Coal Co.'s main building in Pulaski, VA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Subject The topic of the resource Pulaski County (Va.) Virginia, Southwest Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Coal mines and mining Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historic Photograph Collection</a> Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. PHOTOGRAPHS.001 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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Historical Photograph Collection, 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 tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Relation A related resource Pulaski County https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/87c65a110a5a9ba7b380a3e56e261124.tiff 6194acbb63b35e8916bd6507bfafb593 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 Historical Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Agricultural extension work Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people. <p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may&nbsp;contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photographs_001 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: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 lh376 Title A name given to the resource Machine Shop, Pulaski County Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1900 Description An account of the resource D.L. Hodge (left) and 4 other men stand outside the Pulaski Anthracite Coal Co. machine shop in Pulaski County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Subject The topic of the resource Pulaski County (Va.) Virginia, Southwest Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Coal mines and mining Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historic Photograph Collection</a> Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. PHOTOGRAPHS.001 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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Historical Photograph Collection, 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 tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Relation A related resource Pulaski County https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/287e458d9ddefe836cc8815fa601ae60.tiff efc6098939c2005d0becfd32d4c36fb9 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 Historical Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Agricultural extension work Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people. <p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may&nbsp;contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photographs_001 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: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 lh429 Title A name given to the resource Dwellings & School Building, Majestic, Ky Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931-06 Description An account of the resource Street view of Majestic Colliery Co. school building & dwelling. Dwelling is a 2 story hpme & school building is a 2 story brick building Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Company towns Kentucky--Maps. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historic Photograph Collection</a> Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. PHOTOGRAPHS.001 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. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Language A language of the resource No script-based materials Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Relation A related resource Pulaski County https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/60d334208c8587f22e7cb366f3cb272b.tiff 4bf517ac4b8d4058741761c15b5222bc 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 Historical Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Agricultural extension work Blacksburg (Va.) Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Montgomery County (Va.) University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets Description An account of the resource The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately. The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people. <p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may&nbsp;contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Photographs_001 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: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 lh611 Title A name given to the resource Map of Merrimac,Virginia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937 Description An account of the resource Map of Merrimac, Virginia. Type The nature or genre of the resource Maps Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource no creator given Subject The topic of the resource Coal mines and mining Montgomery County (Va.) Blacksburg (Va.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a> Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. PHOTOGRAPHS.001 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> Language A language of the resource No script-based materials Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/tiff Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech