Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Kaitlynn Harless, Graduate Assistant
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2023.097
Title
Shaver and Schaeffer Family Collection 1872-1977
Quantity
3.5 Cubic Feet, 5 boxes
Language
Materials in this collection are in English.
Abstract
The Shaver and Schaeffer Family Collection consists of a variety of materials, which range in dates from 1872 to 1977. The
collection includes photographs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia, printed materials, such as coupons, advertisements,
and pamphlets, ledgers, scrapbooks, correspondences, diplomas, certificates, family papers, ephemera, publications, newspaper
pages, newspaper clippings, calling cards, pay stubs, church offering stubs, and additional materials collected by the family.
The collection also has a copied written piece by Dewey M. Shaver recalling her life in Blacksburg, Virginia.
The collection includes five series: Correspondences, Ephemera, Family Papers, Photographs, and Printed Materials.
The copyright status of individual items in this collection may vary. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections
and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using
our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction .
Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition
form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with
forms or to submit a completed form.
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],
Shaver and Schaeffer Family Collection, 1872-1977, Ms2023-097, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The collection was gifted to Special Collections in May 2016.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Shaver and Schaeffer Family Collection was completed in September 2023.
This collection also included more than 10 books. As part of processing, these were removed and cataloged for the Rare Book
Collection. Catalog records include the manuscript collection name and number (Shaver and Schaeffer Family Collection, Ms2023-097)
and can be located by searching for that phrase
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