Stereoview Collection, 1865

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Stereoview Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], Stereoview Collection, Ms2017-056, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], Stereoview Collection, Ms2017-056, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes stereoviews, mostly of Civil War-era or Civil War-related images. Items in the collection are individually described in the contents list of the finding aid.

Please note: Stereoviews can be viewed without equipment, but Special Collections does have a stereoscope available upon request.

Acquisition information:
Initial items in the Stereoview Collection were purchased by Special Collections in 2015 and 2017. Additional items may be added as they are acquired.
Processing information:

Initial processing, arrangement, and description of the Stereoview Collection was completed in October 2017.