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Letter from Senator James M. Mason to U.S. Secretary of State William Marcy

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Letter from Senator James M. Mason to U.S. Secretary of State William Marcy, written August 14, 1855.
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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Letters of Samson Ceasar from Liberia, 1834-1835

6 items

This collection consists of six items, 1834-1835, the letters of Samson Ceasar, of Monrovia, Liberia written to David S. Haseldon and Henry R. Westfall of Buchannon, Lewis County, [West] Virginia.

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Letters of Samson Ceasar from Liberia, 1834-1835 6 items

This collection consists of six items, 1834-1835, the letters of Samson Ceasar, of Monrovia, Liberia written to David S. Haseldon and Henry R. Westfall of Buchannon, Lewis County, [West] Virginia.

Samson Ceasar to David S. Haseldon, 1834 February 7.

A letter from Samson Ceasar, Monrovia, Liberia to David S. Haseldon of Buchannon, Lewis County, [West] Virginia. Ceasar notes that all landed safely in Monrovia. Most have had fever, and four have died, including the wife of the missionary Reverend Mr. Wrigt. Ceasar says that people have done better than he expected, and that many have become rich. He says that the "natives," most of whom are "Croomen" [Kru], "do most of the work for the people in this place." Samson mentions an offer from a Presbyterian family to support and educate him. The Methodist bishop has also offered to find him a station. Samson is not certain in what part of Africa he will be placed.

Samson Ceasar to Henry F. Westfall, 1834 April 1.

Samson Ceasar writes about conditions in Monrovia, Liberia among the recent immigrants. He notes that many people have died there, and he therefore has not traveled extensively. He comments on the weekly arrival of ships from Europe. He talks about the "natural talents" of the natives, and discusses recent death and sickness among the white missionaries. He realizes that "it is as nigh to heaven in Africa as it is in America," and looks forward to seeing Westfall and his family "on the right hand of God...where we can enjoy the company of each other for ever." He asks Westfall to write "as often as [he] can" about the health of his family and friends, and sends his greetings to all of them. He expects to return "in two or three years," and concludes by apologizing for his bad writing.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Mary Ella Parker Berkeley carte de visite and Confederate money

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Mary Ella Parker Berkeley carte de visite and Confederdate money (1888; 0.03 cubic feet) consists of an image of Berkeley and some Also included is Confederate money.

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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

University of Virginia School of Law oral history collection

86 items plus digital files
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May Days Oral History Project 9 items 9 digital interviews and their accompanying transcripts

This collection currently includes X interviews with former legal marshals, Law School faculty, and citizens that participated in the various student demonstrations of May 1970. Unless otherwise stated, each interview is presented in video format with an accompanying transcript. Interviews were conducted in-person until the outbreak of the novel COVID-19 virus, in which case they were conducted via Zoom. This collection and associated documentary research are currently available for viewing on the Marshaling May Days online exhibition site. [insert hyperlink]

Oral history interview with David Levy, Class of 1970

As a legal marshal, Levy's role was different than most. In this interview, Levy explains how he manned the phone and distributed information to his fellow marshals and other students during May Days. He also discusses how his time as a marshal was driven by his experience with the Legal Aid Society
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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Memory Marks podcast and transcripts

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This collection contains audio files and transcripts created by students as part of ENWR 2520: Writing the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at UVA in the Fall of 2021. Students were broken into four groups and each created a podcast episode and supplied the transcriptions. Students researched and reflected upon the history of slavery at the University of Virginia—including its connections to present day racism and white supremacy in Charlottesville and beyond. In addition to the four episodes, students also created an audio collage of what they learned from the project.

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Memory Marks podcast and transcripts 0.0754 Gigabytes 10 files: 5 pdfs, 5 mp3 files

This collection contains audio files and transcripts created by students as part of ENWR 2520: Writing the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at UVA in the Fall of 2021. Students were broken into four groups and each created a podcast episode and supplied the transcriptions. Students researched and reflected upon the history of slavery at the University of Virginia—including its connections to present day racism and white supremacy in Charlottesville and beyond. In addition to the four episodes, students also created an audio collage of what they learned from the project.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Ruth Ford Collection 1947-1960

The first box of this collection contains William Faulknermaterial and is located in the vault.

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Ruth Ford Collection 1947-1960

The first box of this collection contains William Faulknermaterial and is located in the vault.

Library of Virginia

Nimmo United Methodist Church (Virginia Beach, Va.) records,

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Records, 1846-1961, of Nimmo United Methodist Church of Virginia Beach, Virginia, consisting of church registers, 1846-1961, containing information on pastors, congregation members, baptisms, and marriages for Nimmo Church, Tabernacle Church, and other Methodist churches in the Princess Anne Circuit, Virginia Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South and in Princess Anne Charge, Norfolk District, Methodist Episcopal Church South; and minute books, 1886-1938,containing quarterly conference minutes and reports for the Princess Anne Charge, Norfolk District, Virginia Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South.

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Nimmo United Methodist Church (Virginia Beach, Va.) records, 572 MB

Nimmo United Methodist Church

Records, 1846-1961, of Nimmo United Methodist Church of Virginia Beach, Virginia, consisting of church registers, 1846-1961, containing information on pastors, congregation members, baptisms, and marriages for Nimmo Church, Tabernacle Church, and other Methodist churches in the Princess Anne Circuit, Virginia Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South and in Princess Anne Charge, Norfolk District, Methodist Episcopal Church South; and minute books, 1886-1938,containing quarterly conference minutes and reports for the Princess Anne Charge, Norfolk District, Virginia Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South.

George Mason University

Note from George Wyley to Daniel Clarke of Fairfax County

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Handwritten note from George Wyley to Daniel Clarke of Fairfax County, VA.
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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Office of the President records

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Office of the President Records Addition 4 Free Speeches 0.0102 Gigabytes 4 pdf's Digital_container ViU2022-0084_ER001

This addition to RG 2/1, Office of the President/Reports, contains four annual reports on Free Speech in accordance with § 23.1-401.1(D) of the Code of Virginia. These reports document the University of Virginia's efforts to maintain the constitutional principles of free expression and the open exchange of ideas. These reports include legal cases brought against the University regarding free speech violations (see reports 2018 and 2019), links to the University's policies and regulations, and resources regarding free speech.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Peter V. Lacouture photograph collection

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This collection consists of photographic prints and negatives created by Peter V. Lacouture. They document the following events at the University of Virginia: the Moratorium of Peace (October 15, 1969), Senator George S. McGovern's Address to the University of Virginia community (October 10, 1969), and the "May Days" student strikes (Spring, 1970).

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Peter V. Lacouture photograph collection .45 Linear Feet 6.36 Gigabytes

Lacouture, Peter V.

This collection consists of photographic prints and negatives created by Peter V. Lacouture. They document the following events at the University of Virginia: the Moratorium of Peace (October 15, 1969), Senator George S. McGovern's Address to the University of Virginia community (October 10, 1969), and the "May Days" student strikes (Spring, 1970).

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