- What is Holstonia, and why was it created?
Holstonia.co is a digital preservation project dedicated to the research and legacy of Dr. Jim Glanville. It exists to make his scholarly contributions on the Holston River Valley and Appalachian history accessible to educators, researchers, and the public. - Who was Dr. Jim Glanville?
Dr. Glanville was a chemist, historian, and independent scholar whose work centered on early Southeastern U.S. history, particularly around Saltville, Virginia. His legacy includes groundbreaking research on Native American culture, early Spanish contact, and Appalachian settlement history. - Why are only 7 archives featured in the digital knowledge base?
To ensure quality, clarity, and historical integrity, an initial set of 7 key archives was selected for digital integration. These were carefully chosen based on scholarly impact, public interest, and legacy significance. More may be added over time. - Where are the rest of Jim’s archives?
Over 240 of Jim’s original documents are available for download in their original PDF format. These are preserved in their entirety for public reference and remain unaltered from their original publication. - How is this site connected to MOMA and the Saltville Foundation?
Holstonia.co is supported in collaboration with The Saltville Foundation and the Museum of the Middle Appalachians (MOMA). These institutions help ensure the integrity, funding, and long-term sustainability of Jim’s digital legacy. - Can I contribute to or help with this project?
Yes. If you’re a researcher, educator, or community historian interested in helping preserve or expand Jim’s legacy, we’d love to hear from you. Please use the contact form directly to discuss potential collaborations. - How was this website built and who maintains it?
Holstonia.co was created by Steven Taylor of TrajanStudio, who continues to lead its stewardship and archive curation. Developed in partnership with The Saltville Foundation, Deena Flinchum, and Dan Kegley, the site reflects a shared commitment to honoring Dr. Jim Glanville’s legacy. Today, Holstonia.co serves as a lasting, accessible home for Jim’s work—supported by a funded partnership rooted in preservation, truth, and public access.
Holstonia.co – Legacy of Appalachian Discovery
Holstonia.co is the official digital archive dedicated to the scholarship, fieldwork, and enduring curiosity of Dr. Jim Glanville.
This evolving knowledge base brings together decades of historical research, archaeological insight, and Appalachian heritage—ensuring public access to a legacy too valuable to be lost.
Each entry is carefully preserved, cited, and searchable—offering educators, researchers, and regional explorers an accurate, respectful, and engaging experience of Southwest Virginia’s deep story.
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Selected Archives
“Much of my work explores the early history and archaeological heritage of Southwest Virginia—an often overlooked region with deep roots. These writings aim to bring clarity and recognition to its untold stories.”
Dr. Jim Glanville (1941– 2021)
A London-born chemist turned Appalachian historian, Dr. Jim Glanville earned his Ph.D. in physical-inorganic chemistry in 1967 and taught at Virginia Tech until his retirement in 2004. In his encore career, he became a leading independent scholar of Southwest Virginia’s prehistory, publishing extensively on its archaeological and colonial roots. Now an American citizen and longtime resident of Blacksburg, Virginia, Jim’s legacy lives on through Holstonia.co—home to decades of public scholarship and regional research.
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