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MSS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS

Found in 2051 Collections and/or Records:

Knights of Pythias Badge

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-003
Abstract

This collection includes a parade badge for Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization in Richmond, Virginia.

Dates: 1900

Brinda Somaya Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-005
Abstract

The Brinda Somaya Architectural Collection (2000-2001) comprises The Hecar Foundation's exhibit "Women in Architecture - 2000 Plus" and publications. Somaya is an architect and conservationist in India.

Dates: 2000 - 2001

James R. Tice Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-006
Abstract

This collection includes letters from James R. Tice, a Confederate soldier in Company B, 42nd Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War, to his sister (Martha A. Tice Light) and brother-in-law (Jim Light). The letters contain references mostly to family and personal matters but also mention the battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic, the death of Turner Ashby, the capture of Union provisions in Romney and the war-time prices of various goods.

Dates: 1862 - 1863

Pulaski Theater Oral History Project

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2004-007
Abstract

The Pulaski Theater Oral History Project contains 13 interview cassette tapes and 12 interview transcripts compiled by Dr. April Allen. In addition, the collection also includes the field notes and dissertation completed by Dr. Allen.

Dates: 2003 - 2004

Charles Goodsell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2004-012
Abstract

This collection includes photographs and negatives of public buildings--mostly within the United States--produced by Charles Goodsell for use in two of his books, The Social Meaning of Civic Space: Studying Political Authority through Architecture and The American Statehouse. Also includes published copies of the books.

Dates: 1982 - 2001

Louis A. Swiger Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2004-013
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, newspaper articles, speeches, and awards relating to Louis A. Swiger's career at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Dates: 1986 - 2003

Mountain Lake: David Sherman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2004-014
Abstract

The Mountain Lake: David Sherman Collection consists of papers collected by David Sherman of the U.S. Forest Service and Appalachian Trail Conference while working to establish a federal wilderness area around Mountain Lake in Giles County, Virginia during the 1980s. Materials include hotel brochures, magazine and guidebook articles, a dissertation about the lake, maps, federal reports about the environmental conditions, and research and correspondence about local land ownership.

Dates: 1870 - 2002

Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-001
Abstract The collection includes materials about the founding and organization of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge (FCAVBR), FCAVBR Cemetery and Funeral Home Surveys for 2003 and 2004, Checklist for Survivors, Pre-Planning Form for an individual's wishes and final arrangements, and the packet "Before I Go, You Should Know: My Funeral and Final Plans." The collection also includes a number of brochures prepared by the FCAVBR, including "How to Plan a Memorial Service," "Beat...
Dates: 2001 - 2004

College of Home Economics Metabolism Study Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-003
Abstract

The collection of 30 images documenting a metabolism study conducted by the College of Home Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Directed by Laura Jane Harper, the study was concerned with determining nitrogen requirements and utilization for young girls.

Dates: 1956 - 1960

Directory of Administrators and New Faculty 1998 Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-004
Abstract

The collection consists of one-page vitas and photographs of administrators and new faculty in 1988 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Dates: 1988