Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Hog Ordinance Broadside, n.d., Ms2012-078, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Hog Ordinance Broadside was acquired by Special Collections prior to 2009.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Hog Ordinance Broadside was completed in December 2012.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a broadside containing town regulations ordained by the Council of the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, for the housing of hogs or pigs within town limits. It also specifies the conditions under which hogs may be kept and penalties for offences. The document also discusses when an election will be held based on a petition pertaining to keeping hogs. The item is attested by W. M. Brodie, Clerk.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Blacksburg (Va.)
• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
• Montgomery County (Va.)
• Municipal ordinances
• Swine

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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