Lee Pendleton Papers, 1928/1977

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Lee Pendleton Papers, Ms1974-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Pendleton, Lee, 1893-1977
Abstract:
This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence written by Lee Pendleton regarding the history of Southwest Virginia.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Lee Pendleton Papers, Ms1974-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of ten published and unpublished manuscripts as well as correspondence written by Lee Pendleton regarding the history of Southwest Virginia. These materials provide historial information on Fotheringhay House, Fort Vause, Fort Hog, the Hancock family, the Edmundson family, the Crockett family, and the Craig-Flagg family.

Biographical / historical:

Born on July 30, 1893, in Elliston, Virginia, Lee Pendleton worked as a court reporter, served in the United States Army during World War I, and was later employed as a secretary for Congressman James Strother. Due to an inner ear problem, Pendleton was hospitalized from 1967 until his death in 1977, during which time he researched and wrote several short historical essays on Southwest Virginia.

Acquisition information:
The Lee Pendleton Papers were donated to the Special Collections in several accruals from 1974 to 1977.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Lee Pendleton Papers commenced in December 2006 and was completed in December 2006.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard