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Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. 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Wysor Family Papers, 1869/1918","Ms.2023.012","/repositories/2/resources/4049","Pulaski County (Va.)","Virginia, Southwest","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","Correspondence","Ledgers (account books)","Letters","Receipts (financial records)","The collection is open for research.","The collection is arranged into the following series and subseries:","Series I: Personal Correspondence, 1889-1918, is divided by correspondent","Subseries A: Henry C. Wysor, 1889-1913, is arranged by type and then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Mary E. Wysor, 1899-1918, is arranged chronologically.","Subseries C: Mary S. Wysor, 1895-1905, is arranged chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Series II: Business Papers, 1869-1909, is divided based on subject.","Subseries A: Apple Orchard, 1869-1903, is arranged by material type then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Life Insurance Branch, 1879-1909, is arranged chronologically.","Series III: Personal Papers, 1869-1916, is arranged by type of material.","Henry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023.","The guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","Folder is located in Box 5 rather than Box 4 due to the ledgers being oversized.","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023.","Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder.","Items in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. 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Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Henry C. 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She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. 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The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. 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Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_54d4fde0b997a6fc83408dc8d576af30\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech"],"famname_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"persname_ssim":["Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family","Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"language_ssim":["Materials in this collection are in English."],"total_component_count_is":62,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:49:11.469Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4049.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Wysor, Henry C., Family Papers","title_ssm":["Henry C. 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Wysor, 1895-1905, is arranged chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Series II: Business Papers, 1869-1909, is divided based on subject.","Subseries A: Apple Orchard, 1869-1903, is arranged by material type then chronologically with undated materials at the end.","Subseries B: Life Insurance Branch, 1879-1909, is arranged chronologically.","Series III: Personal Papers, 1869-1916, is arranged by type of material.","Henry C. Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023.","The guide to the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","Folder is located in Box 5 rather than Box 4 due to the ledgers being oversized.","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry C. Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023.","Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder.","Items in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. 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Wysor was born in October 21, 1847, in Washington County, Virginia, to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor. During the American Civil War, he enlisted with the Confederate Army at the age of 16 in 1864 with the 45th Infantry. He primarily worked as a Life Insurance Agent who ran his own branch of the New-York Life Insurance Company in southwestern Virginia. He also owned an apple orchard and sold apples to people throughout southwestern Virginia and West Virginia. He passed away on August 7, 1927, in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","Wysor married Mary Elizabeth Shipp in 1873. She was born on October 24, 1846, in North Carolina. She married Henry C. Wysor in 1873. She passed away on August 21, 1922 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.","The two had six children, Mary S., William W., Henry, Cora R., Rufus J., and Davidson C. Wysor. Mary S. was born in May 1876 in Dublin, Virginia, William W. in March 1878, Henry in April 1880, Cora R. in July 1881, Rufus J. in December 1885, and Davidson C. in November 1888. William later resided in West Virginia working for a coal company, and Henry resided in Pennsylvania as a professor.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Censuses, 1900-1910","Henry Crockett Wysor, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066024/henry-crockett-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Mary Elizabeth Shipp Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38064279/mary-elizabeth-wysor, accessed May 01, 2023.","\"Henry C Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/676433:1555, accessed May 01, 2023."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Henry C. 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Wysor Family Papers were completed in May 2023."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1247.xml\"\u003eRufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2875.xml\"\u003eJames M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2976.xml\"\u003eHenry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4259.xml\"\u003eSamuel D. 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Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder. \u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.","In Series I: Personal Correspondence, there are three subseries of correspondence. These letters contain details that are personal to the family members, rather than focusing on the business endeavors of Henry C. Wysor.","The collection contains many letters addressed to Henry C. Wysor from his wife, sons while they attended Virginia Tech, his daughter Mary S. Wysor, family members, and friends. Some letters briefly discuss business and job opportunities, such as one letter explaining, \"I have secured a job with Mr. Janney in the Wells Branch Coal Co. 3 miles above Dunlow [West Virginia].\" Others discuss family health concerns, such as \"Mary's illness. I know you are anxious about her. She will soon be her usual self.\" Another letter contains information on Henry purchasing a train ticket with Southern Railway Company. He also received letters from his son Henry Wysor who worked as a prfoessor at Lafayettel College in Easton, Pennsylvania. One letter discusses the apple orchard, and he inquires about \"the news in last nights and todays papers of the Hillsville affair. Judge Massie is the only one of the victims whose name I recognize as one of our old citizens of Pulaski. I trust ... speedy arrest and punishments of these murderers.\" Later letters inform from Henry to his father discuss how his children Henry and Elizabeth have the whooping cough.","There are many letters addressed to Mary E. Wysor, or Mrs. Henry C. Wysor. Many of these come from her children. Many letters arrive from her son Henry Wysor in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She often received letters from her husband during his travels. With one letter, he included a short story titled, \"Little Corners.\" Throughout 1905, she received many letters from Henry during his travels, and he sent newspaper clippings to her. The subseries includes a wedding invitation and a graduation invitation.","The daughter Mary S. Wysor received letters over the years. She often received letters from friends around the Pulaski area and from her brothers. Her brothers addressed her as \"Sitta.\" One of her brother's letters discusses their father's apple orchard business where he explains how someone purchased the apples but did not have enough for apple butter.","In Series II: Business Papers, there are papers related to Henry C. Wysor's apple orchard business and life insurance branch business. The apple orchard business contains correspondences and individual ledger papers. Correspondences relate to the harvesting, seasons, and details of the orchard. The life insurance branch was part the New York Life Insurance Company, and Henry C. Wysor had a branch in southwestern Virginia. Many correspondences relate to policy payments and loans. Other correspondences discuss policy applicants for branch. Others discuss the policy options and promote the policies to individuals considering the work.","In Series III: Personal Papers, there are multiple types of papers such as handwritten agreements, short stories, and invoices. One agreement is between Henry C. Wysor and James M. Miller, and the other between Henry C. Wysor, James M. Miller, John B. Baskerville, and George W. Wysor. Henry Wysor wrote an outline for one of his classes at Virginia Tech. Henry C. Wysor's writings are placed together, including letters he wrote and short stories. Both of his short stories relate to the Bible. Some letters are written for his children and family, rather than individual family members which is why they are located with henry C. Wysor's writings. The invoices and receipts deal with his personal purchases.","Box 5 also contains the original collection notes with brief 1-2 sentence descriptions of majority of the letters. Print outs from ancestry.com are also found in this folder."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Items in this collection are largely in the public domain, but individual items may be subject to copyright restrictions. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication.","Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_54d4fde0b997a6fc83408dc8d576af30\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["This collection includes three series of papers of Henry C. Wysor and his family members. The first series comprises personal correspondence sent to Henry C. Wysor, his wife Mary E. Wysor who is sometimes referred to as Mrs. Henry C. Wysor, and his daughter Mary S. Wysor. The second series consists of papers regarding Henry C. Wysor's two businesses, his Apple Orchard and Life Insurance Branch. The Apple Orchard papers include correspondences and ledger paper sheets. The Life Insurance Branch consists of correspondences from the insurance company and clients inquiring about their policy or making payments. The third series consists of personal papers from Henry C. Wysor and his son Henry Wysor. There are two handwritten agreements between Henry C. Wysor and others. Henry C. Wysor Writings contains letters written by him and short stories. His personal invoices and receipts are also included in this series."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech"],"famname_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"persname_ssim":["Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family","Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"language_ssim":["Materials in this collection are in English."],"total_component_count_is":62,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:49:11.469Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4049"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Henry Wysor Family Papers","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Henry Wysor family","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"This collection has photocopies of four family record pages from the Henry Wysor family Bible. The papers list the births, deaths, and marriages of the Wysor family line from the 1770s-1960s, starting with Henry Wysor (1755-1844) and his wife Barbary An Ripseed (ca. 1758-1837).","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2976.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Wysor, Henry, Family Papers","title_ssm":["Henry Wysor Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Henry Wysor Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["undated"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["undated"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Henry Wysor Family Papers"],"text":["Henry Wysor Family Papers","Ms.2015.026","Genealogy","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","The collection is open for research.","This collection is arranged by page number.","Henry Wysor (or Wiser, Weiser, Wyser) was born to Adam and Elizabeth Beck (or Turnipseed) Wysor on April 15, 1755, probably in Pennsylvania. He was an American Revolutionary War soldier, who served as a sergeant in the Continental Army, possibly in the 8th Virginia Regiment, known as Muhlenburg's German Regiment.","Wysor married Barbary An Ripseed [also Barbara Ann Rübsamen] on April 21, 1777. Barbary  was born to Johann George and Eva Rübsamen on February 20, 1758, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They had several children, including George, Mary, Elizabeth, Henry, John, [Catharine?], Jacob, William, and James.","Barbary died on May 10, 1837, and Henry died on January 12, 1844. Henry is buried alongside several family members in the Wysor Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia.","Sources:","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026 (this collection)","\"Henry Wysor\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196972812/henry-wysor","\"Henry Wysor\" in the U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/1116/records/6951, accessed Nov. 6, 2024.","Frederick Sheely Weiser, ed., The Weiser family: a genealogy of the family of John Conrad Weiser the Elder (d. 1746), pp. 875-876, [Mechanicsburg, Penn.]: John Conrad Weiser Family Association, 1960, available online from HathiTrust at https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/005774730, accessed Nov. 6, 2024.","William Wirt Wysor and Frank J. Klingberg, Old Sherry ; Portrait of a Virginia Family, p. 11, Richmond, Va.: Garrett and Massie, incorporated, 1938. (Available in SCUA under call number CS71 .W428 1938 SCUA Large.)","Mark Edward Steinke, The Early Wysor Family : With Variant Spellings Weiser and Wiser and Associated Families of Trinkle, Anderson, Cecil, Shufflebarger, and Peck, p. 12-13,  Cincinnati, Ohio: Mark E. Steinke, 1998. (Available in SCUA under call number CS71 .W97 1998 SCUA Ready Reference.)","The guide to the Henry Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry Wysor Family Papers was completed in July 2015.","Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, Ms2023-012","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. 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Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection has photocopies of four family record pages from the Henry Wysor family Bible. The papers list the births, deaths, and marriages of the Wysor family line from the 1770s-1960s, starting with Henry Wysor (1755-1844) and his wife Barbary An Ripseed (ca. 1758-1837).","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Henry Wysor Family Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Henry Wysor Family Papers"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.2015.026"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.2015.026"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Henry Wysor family"],"creator_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"creators_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. 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Names on the record include Henry and Barbary and their descendents: George W. Wysor, H.C. Wysor, Emma Wysor, Elizabeth Wysor, Dr. John C. Wysor, Robert E. Wysor, Col. Robert E. Wysor, Mary Walker Blackmore, Captain J.D. Wysor, and Chantland Wysor."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. 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(Available in SCUA under call number CS71 .W428 1938 SCUA Large.)","Mark Edward Steinke, The Early Wysor Family : With Variant Spellings Weiser and Wiser and Associated Families of Trinkle, Anderson, Cecil, Shufflebarger, and Peck, p. 12-13,  Cincinnati, Ohio: Mark E. Steinke, 1998. (Available in SCUA under call number CS71 .W97 1998 SCUA Ready Reference.)"],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Henry Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Henry Wysor Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry Wysor Family Papers was completed in July 2015.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry Wysor Family Papers was completed in July 2015."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives maintains several related Wysor family papers:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1247.xml\"\u003eRufus J. 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Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Henry Wysor Family Papers consist of photocopies of the Henry Wysor Family Bible. The four photocopies of the family record pages list the births, deaths, and marriages of the Wysor Family from the 1770s to the 1960s, starting with Henry Wysor and his wife Barbary An Ripseed. Names on the record include Henry and Barbary and their descendents: George W. Wysor, H.C. Wysor, Emma Wysor, Elizabeth Wysor, Dr. John C. Wysor, Robert E. Wysor, Col. Robert E. Wysor, Mary Walker Blackmore, Captain J.D. Wysor, and Chantland Wysor.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Henry Wysor Family Papers consist of photocopies of the Henry Wysor Family Bible. The four photocopies of the family record pages list the births, deaths, and marriages of the Wysor Family from the 1770s to the 1960s, starting with Henry Wysor and his wife Barbary An Ripseed. Names on the record include Henry and Barbary and their descendents: George W. Wysor, H.C. Wysor, Emma Wysor, Elizabeth Wysor, Dr. John C. Wysor, Robert E. Wysor, Col. Robert E. Wysor, Mary Walker Blackmore, Captain J.D. Wysor, and Chantland Wysor."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (\u003ca href=\"mailto:specref@vt.edu\"\u003especref@vt.edu\u003c/a\u003e or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_0cc82a23a99ae26c7e1931f4cd78eb0e\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection has photocopies of four family record pages from the Henry Wysor family Bible. The papers list the births, deaths, and marriages of the Wysor family line from the 1770s-1960s, starting with Henry Wysor (1755-1844) and his wife Barbary An Ripseed (ca. 1758-1837).\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["This collection has photocopies of four family record pages from the Henry Wysor family Bible. The papers list the births, deaths, and marriages of the Wysor family line from the 1770s-1960s, starting with Henry Wysor (1755-1844) and his wife Barbary An Ripseed (ca. 1758-1837)."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech"],"famname_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:47:53.929Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2976"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2875","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"James M. 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They returned to Virginia in the 1870s.","Wysor died on Nov. 27, 1929, and is buried alongside his family in the New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia.","Sources:","U.S. Federal Census, 1850-1920.","\"Wysor, James M.\", National Park Service's Civil War Soldier database, https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=852350E1-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A, accessed Nov. 5, 2024.","\"James M Wysor\" in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/1555/records/1256704, accessed Nov. 5, 2024.","\"James Miller Weiser Sr.\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38065558/james-miller-weiser, accessed Nov. 5, 2024.","\"Laura Ware Weiser\", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38065574/laura-weiser, accessed Nov. 5, 2024.","\"James M Weiser\" in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/9278/records/779061, accessed Nov. 5, 2024.","The guide to the James M. 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While stationed at Kennesaw Mountain, Wysor, a soldier in the 54th Virginia Infantry writes about picket and military activities and actions, rations, and deserters.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family","Wysor, James M., Sr. (James Miller), 1845-1929","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["James M. Wysor Letter, 1864"],"collection_ssim":["James M. 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He had several siblings, including Henry C. and John C. Wysor.","During the American Civil War, Wysor enlisted on August 8, 1863, at Belle's Bridge, Tennessee, as a private in the Confederate Army. There he joined the \"F\" Company of the Virginia 54th Infantry. On March 19, 1865, Wysor was taken prisoner at Bentonville, North Carolina, where he was sent and confined to Point Lookout, Maryland.","After the war, Wysor starting spelling his surname as Weiser and became a farm laborer in Minnesota. He married Laura Adams Ware (1857-1937) around 1878. They had several children, including Hannah M., James M., Jr., Mary W., and Raymond W. 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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (\u003ca href=\"mailto:specref@vt.edu\"\u003especref@vt.edu\u003c/a\u003e or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. 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He married Laura Adams Ware (1857-1937) around 1878. They had several children, including Hannah M., James M., Jr., Mary W., and Raymond W. 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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (\u003ca href=\"mailto:specref@vt.edu\"\u003especref@vt.edu\u003c/a\u003e or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. 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Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_505cb244552d0359aeec2428401f0938\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe John C. Wysor Letter is a letter from physician John C. Wysor (1854-1919) in Clifton Forge, Virginia to his brother Henry C. Wysor, in Dublin, Virginia, written on May 3, 1912. The letter details one of John C. 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He died on February 23, 1919.","External Sources:","U.S. Federal Census, 1860-1870, 1900.","\"Dr John Chandler Wysor\", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38066038/john_chandler_wysor, accessed May 3, 2024.","\"Alice A. Pugh Wysor\", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38065949/alice_a_wysor, accessed May 3, 2024.","\"Jno C D Wysor\" in the Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/745960:62153, accessed May 3, 2024.","\"J C Wysor\" in the West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/525298:2538, accessed May 16, 2024.","\"Dr. John C. Wysor Dies\", Richmond times-dispatch (Richmond, Va.), Feb. 24, 1919, p. 4., available online at the Library of Congress's Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045389/1919-02-24/ed-1/seq-4/, accessed May 16, 2024.","L. 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Wysor Letter was completed in May 2024.","The John Chandler Wysor of this collection may be related to John Chandler Wysor III, who married Abbie Louise Clifford, the daughter of Shirley and Alan F. Clifford in the  Shirley Mittleman Clifford Papers, Ms2021-021, and the Clifford-Wysor Collection, Ms2022-008, both Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.","SCUA also has several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, Ms2023-012","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","Robert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057","The John C. Wysor Letter is a letter from Wysor in Clifton Forge, Virginia, to his brother Henry C. Wysor, in Dublin, Virginia, written on May 3, 1912. The letter details one of John C. 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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The John C. Wysor Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in December 2021."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","Medicine"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","Medicine"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1912],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Chandler Wysor (sometimes John C. D. Wysor) was born to George Washington and Margaret Ann Wysor on May 12, 1854, in Pulaski County, Virginia. 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Wysor Dies\", \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eRichmond times-dispatch\u003c/title\u003e (Richmond, Va.), Feb. 24, 1919, p. 4., available online at the Library of Congress's Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045389/1919-02-24/ed-1/seq-4/\"\u003ehttps://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045389/1919-02-24/ed-1/seq-4/\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 16, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. H. Paul, \"Dr. John C. Wysor,\" \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Presbyterian of the South : [combining the] Southwestern Presbyterian, Central Presbyterian, Southern Presbyterian\u003c/title\u003e (Atlant, Ga.), March 26, 1919, p. 15, available online at the Library of Congress's Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/10021978/1919-03-26/ed-1/seq-15/\"\u003ehttps://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/10021978/1919-03-26/ed-1/seq-15/\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 16, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John Chandler Wysor' in the Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929, Ancestry.com, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/147524:7833\"\u003ehttps://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/147524:7833\u003c/a\u003e, accessed May 16, 2024.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Chandler Wysor (sometimes John C. 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Pugh Wysor\", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38065949/alice_a_wysor, accessed May 3, 2024.","\"Jno C D Wysor\" in the Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/745960:62153, accessed May 3, 2024.","\"J C Wysor\" in the West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/525298:2538, accessed May 16, 2024.","\"Dr. John C. Wysor Dies\", Richmond times-dispatch (Richmond, Va.), Feb. 24, 1919, p. 4., available online at the Library of Congress's Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045389/1919-02-24/ed-1/seq-4/, accessed May 16, 2024.","L. H. Paul, \"Dr. John C. Wysor,\" The Presbyterian of the South : [combining the] Southwestern Presbyterian, Central Presbyterian, Southern Presbyterian (Atlant, Ga.), March 26, 1919, p. 15, available online at the Library of Congress's Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/10021978/1919-03-26/ed-1/seq-15/, accessed May 16, 2024.","\"John Chandler Wysor' in the Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/147524:7833, accessed May 16, 2024."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the John C. Wysor Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the John C. Wysor Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John C. Wysor Letter, 1912, Ms2024-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John C. Wysor Letter, 1912, Ms2024-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the John C. 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Clifford in the \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3539.xml\"\u003e Shirley Mittleman Clifford Papers, Ms2021-021,\u003c/a\u003e and the \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3600.xml\"\u003eClifford-Wysor Collection, Ms2022-008,\u003c/a\u003e both Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSCUA also has several related Wysor family papers:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1247.xml\"\u003eRufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2875.xml\"\u003eJames M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2976.xml\"\u003eHenry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4049.xml\"\u003eHenry C. Wysor Family Papers, Ms2023-012\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4259.xml\"\u003eSamuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4260.xml\"\u003eF. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4266.xml\"\u003eRobert E. Wysor Account Book, Ms2024-057\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Archival Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["The John Chandler Wysor of this collection may be related to John Chandler Wysor III, who married Abbie Louise Clifford, the daughter of Shirley and Alan F. Clifford in the  Shirley Mittleman Clifford Papers, Ms2021-021, and the Clifford-Wysor Collection, Ms2022-008, both Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.","SCUA also has several related Wysor family papers:","Rufus J. Wysor Papers, Ms1968-008","James M. Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, Ms2023-012","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. 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Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_505cb244552d0359aeec2428401f0938\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe John C. Wysor Letter is a letter from physician John C. Wysor (1854-1919) in Clifton Forge, Virginia to his brother Henry C. Wysor, in Dublin, Virginia, written on May 3, 1912. The letter details one of John C. Wysor's patient's medical payments.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The John C. Wysor Letter is a letter from physician John C. Wysor (1854-1919) in Clifton Forge, Virginia to his brother Henry C. Wysor, in Dublin, Virginia, written on May 3, 1912. The letter details one of John C. Wysor's patient's medical payments."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech"],"famname_ssim":["Henry Wysor family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Henry Wysor family","Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"persname_ssim":["Wysor, John C. (John Chandler), 1854-1919","Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Henry Wysor family","Wysor, John C. 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Wysor Account Book is an account book from 1891-1914 that includes receipts, correspondence, and more. The documentation of the account book appears to be both personal and business related. Wysor (1862-1936) was a civil engineer and farmer from Dublin, Virginia.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4266#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4266","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4266","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4266","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_4266","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_4266.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Wysor, Robert E., Account Book","title_ssm":["Robert E. Wysor Account Book"],"title_tesim":["Robert E. 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Wysor Letter, Ms2013-035","Henry Wysor Family Papers, Ms2015-026","Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, Ms2023-012","Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-051","F. P. Miles Letter to Henry C. Wysor, Ms2024-052","John C. Wysor Letter, Ms2024-056"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Robert E. Wysor Account Book is an account book from 1891-1914 that includes receipts, correspondence, and more. The documentation of the account book appears to be both personal and business related.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Robert E. Wysor Account Book is an account book from 1891-1914 that includes receipts, correspondence, and more. The documentation of the account book appears to be both personal and business related."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions\nmay apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for\nassistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or\ndigitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using\nour reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can\nbe requested using our publication/exhibition form:\nhttp://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_98fb60c46ddd31e0e30d937bdfbb792f\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Robert E. Wysor Account Book is an account book from 1891-1914 that includes receipts, correspondence, and more. The documentation of the account book appears to be both personal and business related. 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He retired in order to consult on the rebuilding of the German steel industry following World War II. He went on to consult for private companies and government agencies in the United States, Canada, Japan, Greece, and Turkey. Wysor died in Sea Island, Georgia, on June 11, 1967.","Sources:\n      New York Times Obituary, June 12, 1967. Copy available in Biographical Vertical Files.\n      Rufus J. Wysor's senior picture is available in the 1906 Bugle on page 72 of the PDF file.\n      Techgram article, September 15, 1935. Spec VPI LD 5655 .A3 T4. Copy also available in the Biographical Vertical Files.\n      Techgram article, July 1967. Spec VPI LD 5655 .A3 T4. Copy also available in the Biographical Vertical Files.\n      Wysor, Rufus Johnston. Boyhood Days in Southwest Virginia. New York: Vantage Press, 1961. 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In 1961, Wysor wrote Boyhood Days in Southwest Virginia.","After graduation, Wysor worked for a series of steel companies with increasing responsibility: Carnegie Steel in 1906, Bethlehem Steel Company in 1912, James \u0026 Laughlin Steel Corporation in 1925, and Republic Steel Corporation in 1930. He served as President of the Republic Steel Corporation in Youngstown, Ohio, from 1937 to 1945. He retired in order to consult on the rebuilding of the German steel industry following World War II. He went on to consult for private companies and government agencies in the United States, Canada, Japan, Greece, and Turkey. Wysor died in Sea Island, Georgia, on June 11, 1967.","Sources:\n      New York Times Obituary, June 12, 1967. Copy available in Biographical Vertical Files.\n      Rufus J. Wysor's senior picture is available in the 1906 Bugle on page 72 of the PDF file.\n      Techgram article, September 15, 1935. Spec VPI LD 5655 .A3 T4. 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Wysor Papers includes two letters from Wysor's father, Henry C., written in 1889 and 1904, as well as two forms from the VPI Military Department, dated 1905 and signed by Rufus J. Wysor. The first letter is on letterhead from Henry C. Wysor's life insurance business to \"Dear Little Johnston,\" dated November 1, 1889. The letter includes an invitaion for Wysor to join his father on a trip to Pulaski, Virginia, as well as a request for some items from home. The second letter was written on June 4, 1904, while Wysor was a student at VPI. It contains news from home. The collection also contains two sheets of \"VPI Military Department\" absentee forms. Both leaves list Company E cadets absent from duty on February 11, 1905, and both are signed by \"RJ Wysor, First Sergeant.\""],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. 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