Pendleton, Lee, Papers Lee Pendleton Papers, 1928, 1967-1977, n.d. Ms.1974.007

Lee Pendleton Papers, 1928, 1967-1977, n.d. Ms.1974.007


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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1974.007
Title
Lee Pendleton Papers 1928, 1967-1977, n.d.
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Creator
Pendleton, Lee, 1893-1977
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence written by Lee Pendleton regarding the history of Southwest Virginia.

Administrative Information

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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], Lee Pendleton Papers, Ms1974-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Lee Pendleton Papers were donated to the Special Collections in several accruals from 1974 to 1977.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Lee Pendleton Papers commenced in December 2006 and was completed in December 2006.


Biographical Note

Born on July 30, 1893, in Elliston, Virginia, Lee Pendleton worked as a court reporter, served in the United States Army during World War I, and was later employed as a secretary for Congressman James Strother. Due to an inner ear problem, Pendleton was hospitalized from 1967 until his death in 1977, during which time he researched and wrote several short historical essays on Southwest Virginia.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of ten published and unpublished manuscripts as well as correspondence written by Lee Pendleton regarding the history of Southwest Virginia. These materials provide historial information on Fotheringhay House, Fort Vause, Fort Hog, the Hancock family, the Edmundson family, the Crockett family, and the Craig-Flagg family.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Rights Statement for Archival Description

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

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Lee Pendleton Papers
1928, 1967-1977, n.d.