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MSS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS

Found in 2051 Collections and/or Records:

REPOhistory Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-025
Abstract REPOhistory, which stands for reposessing history, was founded in 1989 in Manhattan, New York City. The organization was founded by artist, scholars, activist, teachers, writers, and historians that wanted to show the relationship of history to contemporary society through public art projects. This collection contains information on the Lower Manhattan Sign Project, Circulation Project, Civil Distubances Project, Out from Under the King George Hotel Project, Urban Encounters Project, and...
Dates: 1993 - 2002

Giles County (Virginia) Building Supply Co. Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-027
Abstract

This collection contains a ledger, 1897-1901, of a building supply company, possibly in Giles County, Virginia. The sales listed in the ledger are for hardware, lumber, and building supplies. Some of the busineses that are listed in the ledger include the Farrier Bros. (Pembroke), Sinking Spring Milling Co. (Newport), and the Mountain Lake Hotel, all of which are in Giles County.

Dates: 1897 - 1901

Susan Manero Ephemera Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-076
Abstract

This collection contains a copy of the Virginia Tech women's rugby schedule for the spring semester of 1981, an undated flyer advertising an interest meeting for women's rugby, two photographs taken during a women's rugby game, and a card meant to be handed out to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community.

Dates: 1979 - 1981

Barbary Wilson Deed of Emancipation for Harry

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-077
Abstract

This collection contains a deed of emancipation signed by enslaver Barbary Wilson of Bath County, Virginia, freeing Harry, identified as a Black man, on January 5, 1822. Harry was one of 14 people that Wilson had enslaved and manumitted in 1822.

Dates: 1822

John A. Kircher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-078
Abstract

This collection contains publications, photographs, postcards, programs, and other memorabilia from John A. Kircher's time at Virginia Tech under the Army Specialized Training Program in 1943-1944.

Dates: 1889, 1943-1944, 1999, undated; Majority of material found within 1943 - 1944

John R. Little Certificate of Honorable Service

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-080
Abstract

This collection contains a certificate from the federal government recognizing Private John R. Little (1844-1929), 139th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for one hundred days of volunteer service in General W. T. Sherman's campaign during the American Civil War. The document was issued to volunteers in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin upon serving one hundred days in the army. The certificate is signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.

Dates: 1864

Nuremberg Chronicle Leaf

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-081
Abstract

This collection contains leaflet 215 of the Nuremberg Chronicle. The book was originally published in 1493, but the date of the leaf is unknown. The text is written in Latin and contains painted illustrations related to the text.

Dates: undated

Jay Heavner Virginia Gay and Lesbian Student Conference Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-084
Abstract

The Jay Heavner Virginia Gay and Lesbian Student Conference Collection newspaper articles, a brochure advertising the Virginia Gay and Lesbian Student Conference, a poster advertising the conference, and an attendee list from the conference.

Dates: 1988, undated

T. B. Heck & A. D. Elliott Broadside

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-085
Abstract

This collection includes a broadside from the Lexington (Virginia) Gazette in 1865, advertising T. B. Heck & A. D. Elliott, "Cabinet Making and Undertaking", which also sold coffins and would barter with customers for goods.

Dates: 1865

National Association of Ministers' Wives Handbill

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-086
Abstract

This collection contains an undated fundraising handbill for the National Association of Ministers' Wives, listing Mrs. E. C. Bouey as president and Mrs. W. L. Ransome as secretary. The association was founded by Elizabeth C. Bouey, who served as its president from its founding in 1941 until her death in 1957, and it is now called International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.

Dates: undated