A Guide to the Governor George C. Peery Executive records, 1934-1938 Governor George C. Peery Executive records 23344b

A Guide to the Governor George C. Peery Executive records, 1934-1938

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 23344b


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Accession Number
23344b
Title
Governor George C. Peery Executive records, 1934-1938
Extent
82.5 cu. ft. (162 boxes)
Creator
Virginia. Governor (1934-1938 : Peery)
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Governor George C. Peery Executive records, 1934-1938. Accession 23344b. State government records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va 23219

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Office of the Governor, January and May 1946.

Processing Information

This collection has been processed using minimal processing standards: the original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed.

Biographical Information

George Campbell Peery (1873-1952), from Tazewell County, served as governor from 17 January 1934 to 18 January 1938.

Scope and Content

The Executive Papers of Governor George C. Peery are housed in 162 boxes. The collection is arranged into seven (7) series. Series have been designated for: I. General Correspondence. II. General Assembly. III. Reports on Audits. IV. Financial Affairs. V. Power Plants Maintenance. VI. Penal Affairs. VII. Federal Government. These records include applications, appointments, correspondence, extraditions, invitations, pardons, proclamations, reports, and requisitions. These records document the gubernatorial administration of George C. Peery from 17 January 1934 to 18 January 1938.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series I. General Correspondence Series II. General Assembly Series III. Reports on Audits Series IV. Financial Affairs Series V. Power Plants Maintenance Series VI. Penal Affairs Series VII. Federal Government

Contents List

Series I. General Correspondence , 1934-1938 .
Boxes 1-92
Extent: 46 cu. ft. [92 boxes].

The General Correspondence are housed in 92 boxes and are arranged alphabetically by topic. Subjects include: Adjutant General, Agriculture, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Appointments, Art Commission, Attorney General, Budget, Buildings and Grounds, Conservation and Development, Corporation Commission, Delegates Appointed for Meetings, Education, Fisheries, Health, Highways, Invitations, Judges, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Motor Vehicles, Old Age Pensions, Penitentiary, Proclamations, Public Welfare, Purchasing and Printing, Recommendations, Taxation, Unemployment Compensation Commission, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and George Washington (Houdon Statue).

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Series II. General Assembly , 1934-1938 .
Boxes 93-100
Extent: 4 cu. ft. [8 boxes].

The General Assembly records are housed in 8 boxes and are arranged by session.

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Series III. Reports on Audits , 1934-1938 .
Boxes 100-127
Extent: 14 cu. ft. [28 boxes].

The Reports on Audits are housed in 28 boxes and are divided into three subseries: Cities and Towns, Counties, and State Agencies.

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Series IV. Financial Affairs , 1934-1938 .
Boxes 127-129
Extent: 1.5 cu. ft. [3 boxes].

The Financial Affairs records are housed in 3 boxes and are arranged by Executive Control number.

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Series V. Power Plant Maintenance , 1934-1938 .
Boxes 129-132
Extent: 1.5 cu. ft. [3 boxes].

The Power Plant Maintenance records are housed in 3 boxes and are arranged alphabetically by state institution, with information on coal first.

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Series VI. Penal Affairs , 1934-1938 .
Boxes 133-153
Extent: 11 cu. ft. [21 boxes].

The Penal Affairs records are housed in 21 boxes and are arranged by Applications for Restoration of Driving Licenses, History of Convictions, Extraditions, and Pardons.

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Series VII. Federal Government , 1934-1938 .
Boxes 154
Extent: 4.5 cu. ft. [9 boxes].

The Federal Government records are housed in 9 boxes and are arranged alphabetically by topic or agency. Subjects include: Agricultural Adjustment Act, Emergency Relief Administration, Public Works Administration, Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Resettlement Administration, and Works Progress Administration.

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