F. B. Deane, Jr. Letter,

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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from F. B. Deane, Jr. Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: F. B. Deane, Jr. Letter, Ms2012-059, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Deane, F. B., Jr. (Frances B.) (Deane & Son Foundry, Lynchburg, Va.)
Abstract:
The collection includes a letter from F. B. Deane, Jr. of Deane & Son Foundry, Lynchburg, November 23, 1864. The letter requests permission from Brigadier General John Echols to transport pork to Dublin and Abingdon, VA.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: F. B. Deane, Jr. Letter, Ms2012-059, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes a letter from F. B. Deane, Jr. of Deane & Son Foundry, Lynchburg, Nov. 23, 1864. The letter request permission from Brigadier General John Echols to transport pork to Dublin and Abingdon VA. The Foundry was responsible for manufacturing ordnance during the Civil War. On the back of the letter there is a note from Echols recommending approval.

Biographical / historical:

F. B. Deane was a partner in the Deane & Son Foundry in Lynchburg, VA. Prior to the Civil War, they manufactured railroad cars and during the war they manufactured shells and shot. Virginia Business directories suggest that the Foundry was out of business by 1880.

Acquisition information:
The F. B. Deane, Jr. Letter was purchased by Special Collections in September of 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the F. B. Deane, Jr. Letter was completed in October 2012.