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One of the most prominent businessmen in Virginia in the latter half of the 19th century, businesses included Borderland Coal Company and Stone Printing in Roanoke, Virginia. While most of the papers are business in nature there is some personal correspondence with several friends, many women. Also of interest is correspondence between committee members concerning the establishment of a Liberal Arts College for Women. There is correspondence with daughter Mary at her exclusive girls school (Box 229) and after she has married and become a mother (Box 232). #382

Correspondence of Edward Smith and his wife, Susan Massie (Snead) Smith. There are two combinations diaries and commonplace books, 1927-1934, kept by Edward with additional two comments made years later by Susan about the significance of the events that occurred on those dates to her husband and herself. Also included are several letters to Susan praising her as a teacher, two letters to Edward thanking him for his assistance, notes re Susan's educational experiences, clippings of sentimental value to the Smiths, and a photograph inscribed to Susan from [Edward]. #10544-b

Records of the James Family of Lower Norfolk County, Virginia consisting mostly of legal and business records. There are occasional slave bills of sale such as an 1829 bill for the sale of a woman. Also of interest is the will of Elizabeth James (1789) and numerous marriage bonds (18th century). #38-402

Personal papers of Edwin Anderson Alderman, the first president of the University of Virginia. Topics include: the education of women in Virginia, and a speech entitled "Higher Education of Virginia Women (July 7, 1910). Correspondents include his wife, mother, daughter-in-law, Nancy Astor, Mary Barksdale, Anna Barringer, Elizabeth Bryce (viscountess), Lilian Dabney, Daughters of the American Revolution, Ethel Roosevelt Derby, and numerous others. #1001

The papers contain a biographical note on Emma (Garrison) Jones (1833-1896). #3630-o-p.

Barlett corresponds with senators and congressmen on current issues. Correspondents include Clare Booth Luce and Margaret Mary Heckler. #3630-k through -n

Bartlett corresponds with various government officials regarding matters of current political interest. Correspondents include Margaret Mary Heckler, congress woman, and June A. Willenz, executive director, American veterans committee. #3630-f.

Included are typescript copies of correspondence between Elizabeth Carrington, nee Betsy Ambler, and Mildred Smith, 1780-1782, discussing her experiences during the Revolutionary War, the flight to Charlottesville, Virginia to escape the British and the destruction of Yorktown, Virginia. #6723

Business and personal papers of three generations of Amblers: John, John Jacquelin and John Jacquelin, Jr., who owned property in Jamestown and estates in Amherst and Orange counties. Correspondents include Elizabeth Ambler (pre-1800), Catherine Ambler, Mrs. F. T. Barbour, Laura Ambler, and numerous others. Touches on education of children, plantation life, and family news. #1921

Friendship book of autographs kept by Miss Cave while a guest at Rockbridge Alum Springs. Microfilm 548; (#3527).