A Guide to the Parmmer Letter, 1869, Ms.2012.054

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Adrienne Glenney, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist

Repository

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Identification

Ms.2012.054

Title

Parmmer Letter, 1869

Quantity

0.1 Cubic Feet, Folder

Language

English .

Abstract

This collection contains a letter written to "Mr. Parmmer" (likely Parmer) regarding cattle care.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Parmmer Letter 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: Parmmer Letter, Ms2012-054, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

This Parmmer Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 2010.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Parmmer Letter was completed in September 2012.

Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter to "Mr. Parmmer," (likely Parmer) regarding the use of poke root, possibly to prevent disease in cattle. It was written in Tazewell County in 1869. The author's name is only partially legible.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

folder 1

Letter

1869