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MSS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS

Found in 2051 Collections and/or Records:

Sue Smith Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-024
Abstract

The Sue Smith Letters are two letters by Smith in Purcellville, Virginia, to Anna Panevast in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 2, 1885 and December 2, 1886. Smith notes that she misses Panevast and describes personal and familial life updates, such as traveling and moving plans, an engagement rumour, and illnesses.

Dates: 1885 - 1886

Mary C. Gregory Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-025
Abstract

The Mary C. Gregory Letters are a collection of 11 letters written by Gregory in Alexandria, Virginia, to her cousin Edward, dated from January 10, 1875 to January 9, 1876. Gregory discusses personal updates and subjects such as the weather, her health, and books.

Dates: 1875 - 1876

Letters to Robert Reid

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-026
Abstract

The Letters to Robert Reid contain two letters written to Reid. The first letter by James McCall in Glasgow, Scotland, dated March 16, 1765, discusses recent family events and credit on an account. The second, undated letter is by William Snodgrass about a business deal.

Dates: 1765, undated

R. C. Nichols Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-029
Abstract

The R. C. Nichols Scrapbook is a scrapbook of Nichols'(1908-1976) time as a student at VPI from 1927-1931. The scrapbook contains dance cards, inivtations, newspaper clippings, photographs, and more. The scrapbook contains materials on subjects such as life as a cadet, football, and social events from Nichols' time at VPI and addtional years.

Dates: 1925 - 1934

Rayo Incubator Co., Inc., Advertisement

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-042
Abstract

This collection contains a two-sheet, jumbo-sized letter 1914 advertisement for the Rayo Incubator Co., Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, during "Hatching Time." The letter details the benefits of the Rayo Incubator, comparing it to other products. The company was established in Blair, Nebraska in 1908, moving to Omaha in 1912.

Dates: 1914

Robert Barnes Ware Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-043
Abstract

The Robert Barnes Ware Collection includes a postcard from Virginia Polytechnic Institute alumnus Ware (1914-1944) to his future wife Martha Wood, Jan. 3, 1935, about life at V.P.I., a pamphlet for Memorial Service at V.P.I., May 12, 1946, and a program for Memorial Service, May 12, 1946. During World War II, Ware served as a Battalion Surgeon for the U.S. Army and died during the D-Day landings at Normandy.

Dates: 1935, 1946

Isobel Baylor Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-032
Abstract

The Isobel Baylor Scrapbook is a scrapbook created by Baylor that includes playbills, letters, inivtations, newspaper clippings and more. The scrapbook commeorates her time at High Point High School in High Point, North Carolina, and subjects include theater and social life.

Dates: 1925 - 1928

Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-033
Abstract

The Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection is a collection of programs, sheet music, correspondence, newspaper clipings, and more. The subjects of the collection primarily include the Carillon at Virginia Tech, Marion Clifford Harrison's academic career, and Theresa Nash Harrison's involvement in music at the university.

Dates: 1918 - 1977

Robert L. Atwell Family Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-035
Abstract The Robert L. Atwell Letters are comprised of letters to Atwell, who was at the Naval Acadamy and stationed at various submarines, including the U.S.S. Savannah in Charleston, South Carolina and the U.S.S. Rainbow in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during World War I. The majority of the letters are from his wife, Lucy, in Whytheville, Virignia during early 1919, and detail how much she loves and misses him as well as daily events, like having tea and visiting friends. Other letters were written by...
Dates: 1918 - 1919

Food and Household Advertising Ephemera Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-036
Abstract

The Food and Household Advertising Ephemera Collection consists of trading cards, pamphlets, and large advertisements for food and households goods. They contain topics related to Stoves and Stove Polish, Iron Ware, Prepared or Convenience Food, and Refrigerators. There is also a series for the Enterprise Innovations and Convenience advertising materials.

Dates: ca. 1870s-1950s