Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
John M. Jackson, Archivist
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Existence and Location of Copies
The collection has been digitized and is available online.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Roanoke Railway and Electric Company Photo Album, Ms2003-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to March 2003.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company Photo Album was completed in 2003.
Administrative History
The Roanoke Railway and Electric Company, founded around 1901, succeeded the Roanoke Street Railway Company. An affiliate of the Lynchburg Traction and Light Company, the RR&E operated a trolley line and provided electricity in the Roanoke area. The company's trolley line was abandoned in 1948.
Scope and Content
The Roanoke Railway and Electric Company Photo Album is a single item. Titled "Roanoke Railway and Electric Co. and Roanoke, Virginia," the album contains 42 images of the company's buildings and tracks, as well as other scenic views in the Roanoke area (including Mountain Park and a bird's-eye view of the city). Most of the images are undated, but a few are dated from 1907 to 1909.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
- Railroad
- Roanoke Railway and Electric Company (1901-1948) (Roanoke, Va.)
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company Photo Album by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).
Container List
The photo album has been digitized and is available online.