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Avery-Abex Metallurgical Collection 248 Cubic Feet 165 boxes; approx. 100 feet of metallurgical samples in cases

American Brake Shoe Company
The American Brake Shoe (later Abex) Company was formed in 1902 from the merger of five smaller foundries that specialized in railroad brake shoes, castings and forging, as well as hydraulic equipment. The research laboratory, known as the Mahwah Research Center, from which the collection is drawn, did applied industrial research, but was closed in 1990. Howard Avery (1906-1996), VPI graduate (B.Sc. MinE 1927, M.Sc. MinE 1928), was one of the center's leading research metallurgists. Collection includes research data of the properties of metals conducted by The American Brake Shoe Company (later Abex). Materials include research files, photographic materials, polymer resin-encased specimens, publications, and more.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Department of Living Sciences records 3.9 cubic feet 7 boxes

James Madison University. Department of Health Professions
The collection comprises the administrative files, photographs, and scrapbooks documenting the Department of Living Sciences and affiliated student organizations (Frances Sale Club and Phi Omicron Tau) at James Madison University.
  1. James Madison University

Harrisonburg Historic Map Collection 5.19 cubic feet 6 boxes, 6 map folders

Harrisonburg (Va.). Department of Planning and Community Development
The Harrisonburg Historic Map Collection, 1873-1982 (bulk 1903-1956), consists of approximately 615 items including maps, blueprints, drawings, and corresponding paperwork created by the City of Harrisonburg. These items represent proposed road improvements, sewer and water lines, bridge plans, land exchanges, and sub-divisions added to the city. Some drawings for church buildings, schools, parks and industrial zones are included as well.
  1. James Madison University

Ronald E. Carrier papers 6.29 cubic feet 17 boxes, 3 audiocassettes, 2 microcassettes, 1 CD, 1 VHS

Carrier, Ronald E., 1932-2017
The Ronald E. Carrier Papers comprise the administrative records of James Madison University's fourth president.
  1. James Madison University

Samuel P. Duke Papers 0.5 cubic feet 2 boxes

Duke, Samuel Page, 1885-1955
The Samuel P. Duke Papers, 1921-1971, comprise correspondence from, to, and concerning Madison College president Samuel P. Duke, as well as meeting minutes of the Executive Committee that served the college in his absence due to illness. Many documents relate to the change from the State Normal School for Women to the State Teachers College, and eventually, the change to Madison College.
  1. James Madison University

Student Government Association records 12.74 cubic feet 37 boxes 557 Megabytes 594 digital files

James Madison University. Student Government Association
The Student Government Association Records consist of material relating to the activities of the James Madison University's Student Government Association from its establishment as the Student Association of the State Normal School for Women at Harrisonburg in 1915 until 2024.
  1. James Madison University

U.S. Forest Service, George Washington National Forest, Dry River District records 3 cubic feet 2 boxes, 1 flat file, and 1 rolled storage container

This collection consists of photographs, memos, letters, pamphlets, maps, and other materials dating from 1917-1994 that relate to the George Washington National Forest, Dry River District. Most of the materials concern fire-fighting activities within the Forest, while others relate to the activities of the Civilian Conservation Corps and recreation within national forest lands.
  1. James Madison University

Wampler Business Records 11 cubic feet 31 boxes

Wampler, Charles Weldon, Sr., 1885-1976
This collection contains correspondence, reports, photographs, business documents, financial statements, publications, and other documents that relate to the businesses of Charles Wampler Sr. (Wampler Feed and Seed Company) primarily and to a lesser degree his son, Charles Wampler Jr. (Wampler Food Incorporated). Correspondence comprises the bulk of the collection.
  1. James Madison University

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