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MSS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS

Found in 2026 Collections and/or Records:

Anne Price Yates Papers II

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-065
Abstract

The collection contains manuscript materials, notes, and correspondence related to Anne Price Yates' research on the Price family after the publication of her book, Increase in Prices.

Dates: 1898 - 2005

James E. Yates Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1940-032
Abstract

This collection consists of an account book maintained by James E. Yates, a livestock trader in Rappahannock County, Virginia, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Dates: 1874 - 1910

Willam H. Yeaman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-034
Abstract

The collection contains fifteen American Civil War letters from William H. Yeaman, a Confederate soldier in Company A, 38th Virginia Infantry, Armistead's Brigade, Pickett's Division, Army of Northern Virginia, to his father and brother at home. Primarily contains battle description, depictions of soldier life, and inquiries of home life.

Dates: 1862-1863, n.d.

Yellow Sulphur Springs Sale Broadside

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-106
Abstract

The Yellow Sulphur Springs broadside advertises the sale of the mineral springs resort located in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Dates: 1943

Yonce Family Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-032
Abstract

The collection consists of one letter from Fannie (Francis Ann?) Yonce to her mother Mrs. Alfred Yonce in Wytheville, Virginia and two letters from William B. Yonce (the first is addressed to Mrs. Yonce and the second is addressed to Fannie).

Dates: 1851 - 1860

Yonson (Johnson) Family Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-020
Abstract

The collection consists of receipts dating from 1803-1859. The items in the collection include tax receipts, estate bills for clothes, machinery, auctions, and other ephemera, mostly belonging to Baltzer (Palser) Yonson (Johnson) and his wife, Mary Thompson.

Dates: 1803 - 1859

"You Must Shun Ole Satan" Sheet Music

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-048
Abstract

This collection contains sheet music to the spiritual "You Must Shun Ole Satan", and artwork from similar songs.

Dates: 1881

Harold N. Young Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1970-007
Abstract

The collection includes papers by Harold N. Young relating to education in Virginia, as well as an original poem.

Dates: 1938 - 1966

Jean Linden Young Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-022
Abstract Jean Alice Linden was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 15, 1922. She became a registered architect of Washington state in 1955 and established her own private practice in 1976. Her designs were almost all private residences, apartment buildings, and small commercial structures in the Seattle area. The Jean Linden Young Papers consist of materials created and collected by Young during her lifetime. They include notes written as an instructor at the University of Kentucky, newspaper...
Dates: 1945 - 1997

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