General, 20th century newspaper articles describing events in the 1750s.
File — Container: RHS Collections #0060 - #0076, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
This file contains a Lexington Gazette article describing a general history of Native American presence and conflict in Rockbridge County, an article on a Shawnee raid on cabins located on Purgatory Creek, and a manuscript chapter recounting a settler's child being kidnapped by Native Americans.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 20th century newspaper articles describing events in the 1750s.
Creator
- The Roanoke Times (Organization)
- Lexington Gazette. (Lexington, Va.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 Files (Folders 1-10, RHS-Coll #0060-0076)
Language of Materials
English
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository