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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 Preston Papers, 1949-1982, Ms2023-010, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The John Preston Journals were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in June 2018.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Preston Journals was completed in March 2023.

Biographical Note

John Preston (d. 1982) was descended from Col. William Preston and lived at Greenfield in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia.

Scope and Content

This collection largely consists of journals written by John Preston in which he recorded his daily activities. Entries include accounts of his work with the Red Cross, home improvement projects, time spent with friends, and various hobbies such as golfing. He records temperatures daily and notes his involvement in many organizations such as the American Legion, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Botetourt Country Club. As his health declines, he notes doctor's visits and hospitalizations.

The collection also includes some paper ephemera, collected by Preston in his diary from 1982. This includes photographs, newspaper clippings, golf scoresheets, and other memorabilia.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Botetourt County (Va.)
• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the John Preston Journals by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).