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MSS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS

Found in 2051 Collections and/or Records:

Sallie L. Rucker Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-039
Abstract

The collection contains a letter written by Sallie L. Rucker and was addressed to her Aunt Patsy and Uncle John. The letter includes updates about the family throughout the American Civil War.

Dates: March 8, 1863

Henry L. Hanger, class of 1926 photo album

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-040
Abstract

The collection contains Henry L. Hanger's photo album of the V.P.I. class of 1926. Hanger was a member of the graduating class and the photos include events throughout the year.

Dates: 1926

Zion Hill Church Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-041
Abstract

The collection contains a minute book of the Zion Hill Church, which was used to track meetings and misconduct. Also included is "The Triangular School Review," a publication made by teachers that includes updates on local public schools.

Dates: 1848-1851, 1918

Robert Baskerville Young, Jr. Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-042
Abstract

The collection contains photographs taken of Robert Young, Jr. and Sr., along with other members of the Young family. Many photos focus on the military career of Robert, Jr., along with two letters that were written during his service. There are newspaper articles about Dr. Robert Young, Sr., about his involvement in different organizations. Also included is a Ledger written by George Baskerville, the grandfather of Robert, Sr., during his time attending VMI.

Dates: 1873 - 1975

Edwin L. Burdick Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-043
Abstract

The collection contains a letter written during the American Civil War by Edwin L. Burdick, a Union soldier serving in the 10th Cavalry.

Dates: 1864-11-13

M. E. Browning Recipe Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-044
Abstract

This collection contains a recipe book belonging to M.E. Browning, and was originally owned by her mother, Isabelle Browning

Dates: 20th century

Hackley Family World War I Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-045
Abstract

The collection contains four letters sent from France during World War I. The letters were primarly sent between soldiers asking where they are located or if they have arrived in France. The recipent for three of the letters was Woodford Hackley, and soldier enlisted in 1917.

Dates: 1917 - 1918

Rosemary Powley Cole Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-046
Abstract

The collection contains a music book, two recipe books, and a concert program. The music book and concert program feature songs from the American Civil War.

Dates: Majority of material found in c. 1930s, 1952, 1956, 2007

C.B. Tate, Sr., Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-047
Abstract

The collection contains a letter written on May 30, 1925, by Pvt. Charles Beverly Tate, Sr., who served in the Confederate army during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1925

Charles Kirk Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-048
Abstract The Charles Kirk Collection consists of two slide rulers, a slide ruler book and a mechanical drawing set. The larger slide ruler is housed inside a black case with a button closure. Text on the front reads "K&E LOG LOG DECITRIG REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. SLIDE RULE 4091-3." Text on the button reads "KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. NEW YORK." Inside the case is a white slide ruler with silver hardware. Numbering on the ruler is in black and red. The smaller slide ruler is in a...
Dates: n.d.