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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
Ryan Mair
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Showacre Family Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Showacre Family Papers, Ms2015-030, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Showacre Family Papers were donated to Special Collections in 2014.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Showacre Family Papers was completed in July 2015.
Scope and Content
The Showacre Family Papers consists of a handwritten copy of a eulogy for Charles Showacre by Reverend William Runyan and given on May 22, 1864, and an acceptance letter dated September 23, 1873, admitting George D. Showarce to the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by type of material.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Civil War
- Showacre, Charles, d.1864
- Showacre, George D.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- University History
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Runyan, William
- Shepherd, Virginius E., 1827-1896
- Showacre, Charles, d.1864
- Showacre, George D.