Blair-Weindel-Schrader Family Papers

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Blair-Weindel-Schrader Family Papers, 1943-1998, undated, Ms2023-120, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.8 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Abstract:
The Blair-Weindel-Schrader Family Papers include nearly 100 letters to and from letters of the three families, all based in Marion, Virginia, from about 1958-1998. Many of the letters are typed, but include handwritten addenda. The letters, written to relatives in and around other parts of Virginia, contain substantial detail on family members and local/regional activities.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Blair-Weindel-Schrader Family Papers, 1943-1998, undated, Ms2023-120, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Blair-Weindel-Schrader Family Papers include nearly 100 letters to and from letters of the three families, all based in Marion, Virginia, from about 1958-1998. Many of the letters are typed, but include handwritten addenda. The letters, written to relatives in and around other parts of Virginia, contain substantial detail on family members and local/regional activities.

Acquisition information:
The Blair-Weindel-Schrader Family Papers were purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in October 2020.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Blair-Weindel-Schrader Family Papers was completed in May 2025.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged primarily by material type--correspondences, notes/ephemera, and photographs. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, which is in chronological order by family group or correspondence between family groups.