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Peter family papers

12 Linear Feet 46 boxes

This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.

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Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr. to George Washington 1 pages Box 1, Folder 10

Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.

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James Madison University

Shenandoah Valley Regional Studies Seminar Records

1.65 cubic feet 5 boxes
This collection consists of administrative records and papers by scholars from colleges, libraries and other institutions for the monthly presentations of the Shenandoah Valley Regional Studies Seminar (SVRSS). The collection contains financial records, announcements, correspondence, information about presenters, and academic papers.
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Sarah Meacham, "My Little Bird Is My Closest Friend": Emotions and Petkeeping in Early Virginia Box 4, Folder 21

Describes the social customs and attitudes surrounding the keeping of pets in eighteenth and early nineteenth century Virginia. Comments on the social status and gender role aspects attributed to keeping particular pets. Discusses a wide variety of animals, beyond common cats and dogs, that were kept as pets, such as squirrels, hummingbirds, mockingbirds, cranes, and deer. Includes pet-related anecdotes by and about such famous Virginians as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, William Byrd, Fannie Kemble, and Landon Carter.

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Alexandria Library

Alexandria Gazette I (MS331)

.46 Cubic Feet 1 legal box

The Alexandria Gazette I, 1942 - circa 1991, contains nearly 230 photographs taken for and published in the Alexandria Gazette. Notable Alexandrians, politicians, events, and historic sites are captured. Several photographs have their original captions included.

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George Washington Birthday Parade Box 1, Folder 9

This folder contains 9 photographs taken during the George Washington Birthday Parade. Several photographs are dated with the year 1980.

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Box 1, Folder 11

This folder contains 4 photographs of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, taken from different vantage points.

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Potomac Navigation Company records

.5 Linear Feet

This collection is comprised of three different types of documents: various accounts from individuals who have worked for the Potomac Navigation Company; lists of all the men employed by the company which details the amount of work that was done; and receipts and invoices.

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George Washington collection

approx. 25 Linear Feet

This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individal items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.

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Survey, John Grub 2 pages Drawer 25, Folder 1751.03.23, Folder OUT

Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.

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