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Laura Katz Smith, Archivist
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1987.027
Title
John Nicolay Papers 1782-1983
Quantity
1.4 Cubic Feet, 3 boxes
Creator
Nicolay, John
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The John Nicolay Papers include oral history tapes, slides, original documents and historical photographs of the area by Earl
Palmer. In addition, there is material from Moutainside Magazine, edited by Nicolay from 1983 to 1984, such as writings by
Beverly Brinlee, Jess Carr, Fred Waage, and William White.
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Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal
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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],
John Nicolay Papers, 1782-1983, Ms1987-027, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to Special Collections in 1988.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Nicolay Papers was completed in 2001.
John Nicolay was a former Blacksburg, Virginia, resident and historian. The collection consists of papers Nicolay has used
for his research on the history of Montgomery County, Virginia. The topics he researched included in the collection are poverty
in Montgomery County, African American community, local churches, and the Edie Family of Christiansburg, Virginia.
The John Nicolay Papers include oral history tapes, slides, original documents and historical photographs of the area by Earl
Palmer. In addition, there is material from Moutainside Magazine, edited by Nicolay from 1983 to 1984, such as writings by
Beverly Brinlee, Jess Carr, Fred Waage, and William White.
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