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Abraham Anson papers, 1939/2005 12.5 Linear Feet 31 boxes

Anson, Abraham
The collection includes aerial photographs, publications, newspapers, magazines, correspondence, notebooks, color slides, glass slides, and maps.
  1. George Mason University

A Guide to the Letter, James W. Keeble to Unidentified, 1861 Mar. 10

Essex County (Va.) Circuit Court

The Letter, James W. Keeble to Unidentified, consists of three pages, filled front and back, telling an unidentified friend about his new life in Mississippi. Included is mention of a Virginian family named the Montagues and a brief paragraph about the possibility of Virginian secession and Keeble's determination to fight for Virginia.

  1. Library of Virginia

Charles A. Townsend Letter, 1898 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Townsend, Charles A.
This collection contains a short letter from Charles A. Townsend, chief clerk of the United States of America, while at Guantánamo, Cuba, on August 14, 1898, during the Spanish American War, to his brother, Joseph Townsend. The letter discusses events during the Spanish-American War in Puerto Rico, including racist remarks about the "colored" troops fighting in the war.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Dean Carter Papers, 1950/2003, bulk 1964/1982 4.2 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 1 oversize folder

Carter, Dean, 1922-2013
This collection contains administrative and teaching records, such as art course materials, departmental correspondence, photographs, and art exhibition materials from Dean Carter (1922-2013), professor and former head of the Art Department at Virginia Tech from 1950-1992.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

George Mason letters to John Augustine Washington III 0.25 Linear Feet 1 folder

Mason, George, 1797-1870
Two letters from George Mason (the grandson of George Mason IV through his son William) to John Augustine Washington III (great-grandnephew of George Washington) after John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry.
  1. George Mason University

Hamilton Leroy Shields Letter, 1842 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Shields, Hamilton Leroy, 1823-1889
The Hamilton Shields Letter is a missive from a homesick cadet at the United States Military Academy (also known as West Point) in 1842. The letter discusses Shields's studies, professional plans, social life, and desire for a wealthy wife.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Henry C. Wysor Family Papers, 1869/1918 2 Cubic Feet 5 boxes

Wysor, Henry C., 1847-1927
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.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Henry Kyd Douglas Letter, 1871 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Douglas, Henry Kyd, 1838-1903
The collection contains a letter from Henry Kyd Douglas, Hagerstown, Maryland attorney and former Confederate staff officer, to William P. Maulsby, judge and lawyer of Frederick, Maryland, regarding the case of Fiery et al v. Emmert et al.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Henry Whitman Papers, 1827/1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Whitman, Henry
This collections contains papers and letters addressed to Henry Whitman, the Justice of the Peace for Wythe County, Virginia, in the mid-1800s. Most documents contain information about different legal dispitutes and issues. Two relate to the purchasing of a bridle and of leather, and another letter relates information about the American Civil War.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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