Date range: 1944 / Level: File - ARVAS Search Results

O.W. Riegel Papers

75 Linear Feet

Abstract Or Scope: Highlights of this collection include material concerning the Washington and Lee Journalism Department, including course material, student papers, and lecture notes. Supplementing this course material are published materials on the history of film, 20th century war propaganda, the Nazification of Germany, Paris in the 1920's and the "Lost Generation." There also includes wide selections of personal research materials for projects such as Riegel's books Mobilizing for Chaos and Crown of Glory; collections on Riegel's travels to Central and South America and Europe including Germany during the 1930s, and the typescript of his unpublished autobigraphy to 1945 titled "Hacking It."

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Smithey & Boynton, Architects & Engineers Records

ca. 313 Cubic Feet 993 boxes, 5 oversize folders

Abstract Or Scope: The collection contains project files and drawings related to more than 1,500 residences, churches, businesses, schools, and community buildings, predominantly in the Roanoke and Southwest Virginia area, designed by Smithey & Boynton, mostly between 1935 and 1957.

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#1058a and #1058b - Mountain Trust Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia, Smithey & Boynton Box 513

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#174 - Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg, Virginia Box 1, Folder 9, Folder 3-5

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#264 - Barnhart residence, Roanoke, Virginia, Louis Philippe Smithey Box 2, Folder 12, Box 38, Box 69

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James E. Davis, Artist, Papers and Artworks

61.33 Linear Feet 57 document cases, 5 in. each; 7 document cases, 2.5 in. each; 11 records cartons, 15 in. each; 2 oversize record cartons, 17 in. each; 5 large flat storage boxes, 3.5 in. each; 1 small flat storage box, 3.5 in.; 54 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 7 small flat storage boxes, 3 in. each; 9 large flat storage boxes, 1.5 in. each; 1 envelope; 17 unboxed paintings

Abstract Or Scope: Artwork, photography, and papers of James Edward Davis, an artist born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Davis studied art at Princeton University and had a prolific and varied artistic career, being particularly noted for his experimental abstract films involving color, light, and movement. This collection contains paintings, sketches, mobiles, photographic prints, transparencies, memoirs, notes on Frank Lloyd Wright and John Marin, and other material. There are addenda to this collection, which include memoirs and other writings, correspondence, material regarding Julia Davis and John W. Davis (relatives of James Davis), and other material. See "Scope and Content Note" and "Historical Note" for further information regarding this collection.

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10 letters Box 1995/01/30 8, Folder 2

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10 pastel and pencil studies for watercolors, various sizes (with titles, dates, and signatures) Box 42, Folder 1

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10 "Path of Motion" oil on cardboard, 20 in. x 30 in. (with titles, dates, and artist signature recorded to the reverse of paintings) Box 14, Folder unfoldered

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James I. Robertson Jr. Papers

30.4 Cubic Feet 43 boxes and 1 oversize folder

Abstract Or Scope: This collection includes research notes, manuscripts, typescript drafts, working copies and galley proofs for books and articles written by Virginia Tech's Alumni Distinguished Professor of History James I. Robertson Jr., 1982-2001. Large collection of notes, papers, and correspondence relateing to Virginia Civil War counties and units. Also contains a small set of general materials which includes items related to the preservation of lands adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park.

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10th Virginia Cavalry Box 41, Folder 1

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11th Virginia Infantry Box 41, Folder 32

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13th Virginia Infantry Box 41, Folder 35

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Richard J. DeMartino papers

14 Cubic Feet 34 archival boxes, plus some oversized items.

Abstract Or Scope: This collection was organized by Richard J. DeMartino during his tenure as one of the "historian advisors" to the International Military Tribunal for the Far East between 1946-1948.

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1-10 February 1944 - [Excerpts of documents, documents] Box 14

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11-29 February 1944 - [Excerpts of documents, documents] Box 14

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1-15 April 1944 - [Excerpts of documents, documents] Box 14

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Monroe Leigh papers

22.4 Linear Feet 56 archival boxes

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12.0 Anonymous Witnesses (C) - Relevant Cases MSS 04-2, Box 22, Folder 1

Contains intro correspondence, post-it markers, highlights, underlines, handwritten notes on Federal, State, and District court cases

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Christiani and Nielsen Visa Matter MSS 04-2, Box 43, Folder 7

Binder with 16 sections regarding "Christiani Visa Matter" that deals with citizenship and whether or not Henning Christiani was a collaborator with the Germans during World War II. Sections include: Memorandum for Mr. Laylin, 1. Christiani and Nielsen Memorandum, 2. letter to Henning Christiani, 3. Memo of a conversation between Mr. Steger and Mr. Hyde at the U.S. Consulate on 12th January 1948, 4. Telephone conversation of December 11, 1947 with Francis Cunningham of State Department, concerning visas, 5. Translation of Depostition made by former Prime Minister Erik Scavenius before the investigating committee of hte Engineering Society in the matter of the investigation of the conduct of its member, Dr. Rud. Christiani, during the late war, 6. "Danish Saboteurs Wreck Nazi Plants" text from New York Times article dated Sunday, February 21, 1943, 7. "Nazis Hinted Giving Up Norway and Denmark" text from New York World-Telegram article dated Thursday, February 3, 1944, 8. "Nazis Plan to Leave Norway, Denmark" text from The London Daily Sketch artcled dated Thursday, February 3, 1944, 9. Statement (from Christiani?), 10. Translation of Memorandum on the Work of Ardal, 11. Translation of Letter of Auugst 19, 1949, from Dr. Christiani to Mr. Henning O. Christiani, New York, in excerpt, 12. Translation of memorandum from Mr. C. L. David, barrister to the Supreme Court, to Mr. Steglich-Petersen, barrister to the Supreme Court, regarding Dr. Rud. Christiani vs. The Danish Engineering Society dated August 15, 1949, in excerpt, 13. Translation of letter of April 20, 1949, from the Ministry of Justice to Mr. Steglich-Petersen, attorney for Dr. Rud Christiani, informing Mr. Steglich-Petersen that the Ministry of Justice has written the Attorney General that they accept his recommendation that hte Ministry not take up again the matter of violation of hte ex post facto laws relating to association with the enemy during the occupation of which Dr. Christiani was absolved of February 7, 1947, -- in spite of additional relevant data extracted by the investigating committee of the Danish Engineering Society, 14. Translation Royal Danish Legation letter, 15. Translation of letter of June 13, 1949, from Dr. Rud. Christiani to Mr. Henning O. Christiani, care of Christiani & Nielsen Ltda, Bogota, Colombia, in excerpt, 16. Translation of letter between Henning O. Christiani and Christiani & Nielsen / Rud Christiani

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Constitutionality: Miscellaneous photocopies, Scholarly Materials on International Courts, [1943] 1996 MSS 04-2, Box 1, Folder 12

1943 Cornell L.R. article by Robert E. Cushman - "Ex Parte Quirin et Al - the Nazi Saboteur Case", Except on international courts from Louis Henkin, Foreign Affairs and the United States Constitution (1996)

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Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers

17.7 Cubic Feet 9 boxes; 17 oversize folders

Abstract Or Scope: The Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers are comprised of professional and personal files, correspondence, and published materials from 1861-1984 (bulk, 1934-1979), primarily relating to Corson's (1908-1991) career as an engineer at NASA Langley.

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12 ft Free Flight Propeller--Data/Notes Box 2, Folder 53

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16 ft. Transonic Tunnel: NACA-- Photographs Box 5, Folder 65

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AERL Ice Tunnel-- Countervane Design Analysis (Calculations/Notes) Box 1, Folder 140

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John T. Parsons Papers

ca. 258 Cubic Feet 204 boxes, 8 oversize folders, one artifact.

Abstract Or Scope: John T. Parsons (1913-2007) was a manufacturer and inventor of numerical control, which is the application of computer technology to manufacturing processes. The John T. Papers include correspondence, memoranda, financial records, engineering drawings and specifications, files about civic affairs in Traverse City, Michigan, reading files and other materials.

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12th Street Property - Traverse City, Mich. Box 27, Folder 56

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250# & 260# Fragmentary Bombs Box 28, Folder 23

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260# Frag. Bomb (1) Box 28, Folder 26

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Russell L. Davisson, Politician, Papers

4 Linear Feet Summary: 3 ft. 11 1/2 in. (3 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (2 records cartons, 15 in. each)

Abstract Or Scope: Papers of Russell L. Davisson, a Republican member of the West Virginia State House of Delegates. Includes mostly genealogy records regarding the Davison, Davisson, and Davidson Families; also includes political correspondence with Governor Arch Moore (1967-1972) and material regarding the welfare system in Mingo County (1966-1967).

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