MSS. Manuscript Collections
Found in 1865 Collections and/or Records:
Civil War Letters of Andrew Jackson Richardson
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Civil War Letters of Andrew Jackson Richardson
is a bound compilation of correspondence, transcripts, and miscellaneous documents about Andrew Jackson Richarson's Civil War-era letters written to his unnamed wife.
Richmond Club of VPI Poster,
The Richmond Club of VPI Poster consists of one poster advertising a dance hosted by the Richmond Club of VPI.
Richmond Enquirer Account Statement
The collection includes account statement for subscription to the Richmond Enquirer, mailed to Jos. Rogers of Rogersville, Tennessee, accompanied by letter from publishers explaining need for funds and pledging to continue improving contents and appearance of the newspaper.
James B. Richmond Poetry Book
The collection contains a book of poetry and prose by James B. Richmond (1842-1910), who was a politician, lawyer, judge, and banker from southwest Virginia.
Elizabeth Chu Richter Architectural Collection
The Elizabeth Chu Richter Architectural Collection consists of correspondence, articles, and project files. Richter and her husband David Richter founded Richter Architects in Corpus Christi, Texas.
John Rigg Estate Account
Administrator's account of the estate of John Rigg, of Washington County, Pennsylvania.
George W. Ringlar Letter
The collection contains a letter from Vermont native, living with a Virginia farming family during the American Civil War, relating his attempt to join the army, unsuccessful due to illness. Also provides a contrasting description between the farms of Vermont and Virginia, instructs his father in handling his affairs during his absence, and denigrates newspapers as "liars by liars."
John Rittenhour Deed
The collection consists of a deed for 300 acres on Sinking Creek of the New River in Montgomery County, Virginia, granted to John Rittenhour, assignee of Michael Drake.
Roanoke and Southern Railway Company Charter Amendment
The collection consists of a flyer containing amendment to the charter of the Roanoke and Southern Railway Company, ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1893.
Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Postwar Planning Committee Collection,
The collection contains correspondence papers and a booklet regarding the Chamber of Commerce of Roanoke, Virginia Postwar Planning Committee from 1946. Correspondence include meeting minutes and letters regarding publication of the booklet Roanoke Looking Ahead. The latter provides a an outline of planned municipal improvements.