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Aline Jeannette (Vier) Shrum Papers, 1946/1958 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box, plus artifacts

(1924–2012) Colonial studies. Keepsakes from UK citizen Aline Shrum's early career as a nurse (1946-1958) in South Africa and Brazil: official documents and correspondence, publications from Guy's Hospital, London, from which she was a nursing graduate. Significant photograph collection includes native African patients at Grey's Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa.
  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Allan T. Gwathmey collection, 1914/1949 13 items

Gwathmey, Allan T. (Allan Talbott), 1903-1963

This collection (13 oversized items) consists of certificates, diplomas, and other items relating the educational history of Allan T. Gwathmey, VMI Class of 1923. Gwathmey was an internationally known scientist that specialized in the field of single metal crystals. He taught chemistry at the University of Virginia from 1938 until his death in 1963. He was also the founder of the Virginia Institute for Scientific Research.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

Allard Hostetter Diaries, 1925/1949 0.4 Linear Feet Summary: 5 in. (1 document case)

Hostetter, Allard
Diaries of Hostetter, a coal miner from Nelsonville, Ohio, which cover the years 1925 to 1949, one volume for each year. There are no volumes for the years 1933, 1937, 1942, 1944, 1945, and 1947. They contain information on mine production, inspections, accidents, equipment, labor, and other aspects of the coal mining industry.
  1. West Virginia and Regional History Center

Alleghany Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Records, 1890/2022 10.5 Cubic Feet 14 boxes; 1 folder

Daughters of the American Revolution. Alleghany Chapter (Blacksburg, Va.)
The Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) was formed in 1890 as an organization to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Indepedence, to encourage historical research in relation to the Revolution, and to promote the celebration of all patriotic anniversaries. The records consist of rosters, D.A.R. magazines, contitutions and by–laws, minutes and membership ledgers, yearbooks, scrapbooks, news bulletins, obituaries of members, and the original charter of the Alleghany Chapter.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Allen-Johnson Family Papers, 1838/1947 0.20 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document Case boxes

Johnson family
Family resided in Maine. Contains correspondence, genealogical material, receipts, a ledger book, and newspapers clippings.
  1. Old Dominion University

Allen-Kean-Laurence family letters, 1837/1960 .1 Linear Feet 1 legal size folder

Collection contains 21 letters between the Allen, Kean, and Laurence families of Virginia from the 1830s to the 1960s. Contents include mentions of the Allen family's estate, marriages, and World War II missionary ventures. Also includes two newspaper clippings regarding the Kean family.

  1. College of William and Mary

Allison Kenneth Scribner Papers, 1946/1976 0.40 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case boxes

Scribner, Allison Kenneth (A.K.)

The collection contains material related to Allison Kenneth (A.K.) Scribner's tenure on the Old Dominion College Board of Visitors, his work with civic organizations, and his professional career in manufacturing.

  1. Old Dominion University

Alpha Sigma Alpha Collection, 1933/2018 42.15 Linear Feet 42.15 Linear Feet (34 archival flat boxes, 2 custom artifact boxes, 1 legal-sized archival box, 1 letter-sized archival box, 1 archival photograph binder, 1 oversize folder)

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority

This collection includes a variety of materials, including scrapbooks from 1933-2011, composites from 1949-2018, photographs, VHS tapes, memorabilia and membership records.

  1. Longwood University

Althea Hunt Papers, 1926/1961 4.80 Linear Feet

Hunt, Althea, 1890-1971

Papers of Althea Hunt, faculty member at the College of William and Mary in the English and Fine Arts departments and director of the William and Mary Theatre from 1926-61, including news clippings, articles by and about her, programs from productions, photographs, correspondence (mostly by her students), galley proofs, computer lists, and preliminary materials relating to the publication of the William and Mary Theatre: A Chronicle, edited by her. The papers contain a year-by-year summary of William and Mary Theatre activities, and information concerning theater at Ft. Eustis and Williamsburg High School, the Institute of Theater, and The Common Glory.

  1. College of William and Mary

Alton D. Brashear papers, 1935/1955 2.5 Linear Feet

Brashear, Alton D. (Alton Dean), 1906-1963

The Alton D. Brashear Collection is primarily the information, documents and materials gathered together to write the history of the 45th General Hospital. This Army medical unit was staffed by faculty from the Medical College of Virginia during World War II. Brashear served as the Chief of Dental Services.

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library

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