Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs, c. 1890s Ms.1996.024

Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs, c. 1890s Ms.1996.024


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John M. Jackson

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1996.024
Title
Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs c.1890s
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
Eight photographs of Buchanan, Virginia, featuring views of Main Street and various buildings, taken around the 1890s.

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Buchanan, Virginia, Photographs, Ms1996-026, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Buchanan, Virginia Photographs were purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1996.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the Buchanan, Virginia Photographs commenced and was completed in October, 2023.


Biographical / Historical

Located in Botetourt County, Virginia, the town of Buchanan was established in 1811. The town was consolidated with Pattonsburg, on the opposite side of the James River, and incorporated in 1882.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains eight photographs of Buchanan, Virginia, taken around the 1890s. Seen in the photographs are views of Main Street, Water Street, the James River at the railroad station, Martin's store, buildings on north bank of James River, and Pattonsburg.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Botetourt County (Va.)
  • Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
  • Photographs

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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

Container List

folder 1
Photographs
c. 1890s