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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Administration records collection

6.73 Linear Feet 14 boxes, 3 oversize folders

This collection includes early Washington and Lee University papers and miscellaneous materials supplementary to the university's trustee's records, faculty meeting minutes, and treaurer's records. Much of this collection was found over decades from various locations on campus and housed in the Treasurer's Office.

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Administration records collection 6.73 Linear Feet 14 boxes, 3 oversize folders

Washington College (Lexington, Va.)

This collection includes early Washington and Lee University papers and miscellaneous materials supplementary to the university's trustee's records, faculty meeting minutes, and treaurer's records. Much of this collection was found over decades from various locations on campus and housed in the Treasurer's Office.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Brooke County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers

99.15 Linear Feet Summary: 99 ft. 1.8 in. (156 document cases, 5 in. each); (4 records cartons, 15 in. each); (1 flat record box, 3 in.); (21 ledgers, 4 ft. 2 1/2 in.); (156 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (31 reels of microfilm, .75 in. each)
County court and public records consisting primarily of case papers and record books related to court proceedings, as well as some personal property and land tax records and private account books.
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Brooke County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers 99.15 Linear Feet Summary: 99 ft. 1.8 in. (156 document cases, 5 in. each); (4 records cartons, 15 in. each); (1 flat record box, 3 in.); (21 ledgers, 4 ft. 2 1/2 in.); (156 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (31 reels of microfilm, .75 in. each)

Brooke County Court
County court and public records consisting primarily of case papers and record books related to court proceedings, as well as some personal property and land tax records and private account books.
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Contracts for the hiring of enslaved persons by the William Ackerly estate

0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

This collection consists of seven one year contracts created by Abraham Lovell, curator of William Ackerly's estate, for the hiring of the enslaved persons Rachel, Fanny, Nancy, James Alexander, Elisha, and Caroline with her three children. Each contract includes the name of the enslaved person, the dates for her or his hire, the cost of hire, and the name of the leasee. Each document states that the individuals were to be treated "with humanity" or "humanely" and returned with 'the usual amount of clothing' on Christmas day of the same year.

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Contracts for the hiring of enslaved persons by the William Ackerly estate 0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

Lovell, Abraham

This collection consists of seven one year contracts created by Abraham Lovell, curator of William Ackerly's estate, for the hiring of the enslaved persons Rachel, Fanny, Nancy, James Alexander, Elisha, and Caroline with her three children. Each contract includes the name of the enslaved person, the dates for her or his hire, the cost of hire, and the name of the leasee. Each document states that the individuals were to be treated "with humanity" or "humanely" and returned with 'the usual amount of clothing' on Christmas day of the same year.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Jane Isabella Watt White papers

0.25 Linear Feet one box

This collection contains a scrapbook, diary, and correspondence belonging to Jane Isabella Watt White.

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Jane Isabella Watt White papers 0.25 Linear Feet one box

White, Jane Isabella Watt

This collection contains a scrapbook, diary, and correspondence belonging to Jane Isabella Watt White.

James Madison University

John Walter Rice slavery documents

0.08 cubic feet 1 folder
The collection comprises three documents recording Dr. John Walter Rice's purchase of two enslaved people named Dianah and Edmund.
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John Walter Rice slavery documents 0.08 cubic feet 1 folder

Rice, John W. (John Walter), 1793-1862
The collection comprises three documents recording Dr. John Walter Rice's purchase of two enslaved people named Dianah and Edmund.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Kanawha County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers

274.85 Linear Feet Summary: 274 ft. 10 in. (541 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 records carton, 15 in.); (2 ledgers, 1.5 in.); (2 oversize folders, 4 items); (2 folders, .5 in.); (290 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (83 reels of microfilm, .75 in. each); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 record storage box, 3.5 in.)
County court records consisting primarily of court case papers, related court record books (dockets, execution books, fee books, witness books, etc.), and public records concerning a variety of topics including land records, schools, and marriages. There are also a few private account books relating to various local industries, including salt, mining, sawmills, steamboats, and general stores.
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Kanawha County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers 274.85 Linear Feet Summary: 274 ft. 10 in. (541 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 records carton, 15 in.); (2 ledgers, 1.5 in.); (2 oversize folders, 4 items); (2 folders, .5 in.); (290 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (83 reels of microfilm, .75 in. each); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.); (1 record storage box, 3.5 in.)

Kanawha County Court (Kanawha County, W. Va.)
County court records consisting primarily of court case papers, related court record books (dockets, execution books, fee books, witness books, etc.), and public records concerning a variety of topics including land records, schools, and marriages. There are also a few private account books relating to various local industries, including salt, mining, sawmills, steamboats, and general stores.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Monongalia County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers

273.54 Linear Feet (343 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 records carton, 15 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (83 record books, 17 ft. 7 in.); (175 flat boxes (nonstandard), 4 in. each); (340 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (58 reels of microfilm, 0.75 in. each)

County court records consisting primarily of records of court proceedings including dockets, executions, orders, and fees as well as case papers and public records consisting primarily of land and property records including deeds, land, and personal property books. There are also some records of private businesses, private organizations, Sheriff's records, and voting records. This collection consists of three series and an addendum.

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Monongalia County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers 273.54 Linear Feet (343 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 records carton, 15 in.); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (83 record books, 17 ft. 7 in.); (175 flat boxes (nonstandard), 4 in. each); (340 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (58 reels of microfilm, 0.75 in. each)

Monongalia County Court

County court records consisting primarily of records of court proceedings including dockets, executions, orders, and fees as well as case papers and public records consisting primarily of land and property records including deeds, land, and personal property books. There are also some records of private businesses, private organizations, Sheriff's records, and voting records. This collection consists of three series and an addendum.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Ohio County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers

384.71 Linear Feet Summary: 384 ft. 8.52 in. (38 reels of microfilm, 0.75 in. each); (730 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (595 document cases, 5 in. each); (4 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (1 document case, 2.5 in.); (12 record cartons 15 in. each); (1 oversized record carton, 17 in.); (47 record books, 102 in. total)
County court and public records consisting primarily of court dockets and records relating to these court proceedings, including order, execution, minute, and fee books. There are also various public records, including land records, birth, marriage, and death, estate settlement, and naturalizations. There are a small number of private papers of businesses involved in court cases.
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Ohio County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers 384.71 Linear Feet Summary: 384 ft. 8.52 in. (38 reels of microfilm, 0.75 in. each); (730 reels of microfilm, 1.75 in. each); (595 document cases, 5 in. each); (4 flat storage boxes, 3 in. each); (1 document case, 2.5 in.); (12 record cartons 15 in. each); (1 oversized record carton, 17 in.); (47 record books, 102 in. total)

Ohio County Court
County court and public records consisting primarily of court dockets and records relating to these court proceedings, including order, execution, minute, and fee books. There are also various public records, including land records, birth, marriage, and death, estate settlement, and naturalizations. There are a small number of private papers of businesses involved in court cases.
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Receipt for the Purchase of John

0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

This collection consists of a receipt issued in Richmond, Virginia on January 26, 1850 for the purchase of an enslaved man named John. The purchaser was Phillip Dorsey who paid $500.00 to John W. Deshazer for the purchase of John.

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Receipt for the Purchase of John 0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

This collection consists of a receipt issued in Richmond, Virginia on January 26, 1850 for the purchase of an enslaved man named John. The purchaser was Phillip Dorsey who paid $500.00 to John W. Deshazer for the purchase of John.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Receipt from Samuel Mosby to David Anderson, Jr. for the purchase of an enslaved girl named Charlotte

0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

This collection contains a receipt for the purchase of an enslaved girl named Charlotte who was sold by Samuel Mosby to David Anderson Jr. for $258 on June 16, 1828 in Hanover, Virginia. Joseph Mosby also signed the document as a witness.

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