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Aviation Brochures and Pamphlets Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-015
Abstract

This collection is a collection of printed materials relating to the first half-century of aviation, consisting mostly of promotional materials from various manufacturers. Also contains a few periodicals (including an issue of Contact, published by the Women's National Aeronautical Association), and a menu from a dinner honoring Amelia Earhart.

Dates: 1910 - 1958

James J. Avitabile Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-057
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space exploration programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Containing mostly technical data on spacecraft systems design and operation, the collection provides a detailed look at NASA systems engineering during the early to mid 1960s.

Dates: 1963 - 2001

William Roane Aylett Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-033
Abstract

The collection contains seven letters written to William Roane Aylett between 1852 and 1887, as well as five undated letters and four envelopes. The collection includes letters from family and friends, as well as business correspondence.

Dates: 1852-1887, n.d.

Ayre Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1963-003
Abstract

This collection contains college memorabilia of father and son Henry D. and Clayton E. Ayre, both of whom attended Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech) during the late 19th century. It includes cadet caps, lecture notes, a certificate, and photograph.

Dates: 1871-[1899]

Azoic and Paleozoic Formations Including the Iron-Ore and Limestone Districts

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0390
Abstract

Map, in two parts, shows azoic and paleozoic formations in New Jersey. It also contains several relevant cross-sections.

Dates: 1868

Willis A. Babcock Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-129
Abstract

The collection consists of a Babcock's diary from 1864. Entries detail camp life throughout parts of Virginia, the siege at Petersburg, and his experiences with guard, orderly, and police duties. Babcock served with the 10th Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery.

Dates: 1864

Constantine C. Badger Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-104
Abstract

This collection contains a letter written by physician Con. [Constantine] C. Badger at Nashua, [New Hampshire], to his mother regarding his intention to enlist in the 6th New Hampshire Infantry as a nurse, apparently in hopes of later obtaining a position as a steward or surgeon, during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1864

Bailey-Law Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1982-002
Abstract This collection contains the papers of ornithologists John Eugene Law and Harold H. Bailey, including notes on bird species, habitat, and behavior; correspondence; field journals; printed materials; photographs and other images. Among Bailey's papers are files relating to his books, The Birds of Virginia and The Birds of Florida, as well as his operation of the Rockbridge Alum Springs Biological Laboratory. Also includes...
Dates: 1825 - 1971

Joseph T. Baily Engineering Lecture Notes

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-006
Abstract

Lecture notes on engineering and mechanics taken by Joseph T. Baily, a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, New York) in 1870.

Dates: 1870

Adolph Samuel Bair Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-137
Abstract

The Adolph Samuel Bair Photographs were taken on the campus of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI) during the 1920s. The photographs depict Bair, the campus, and the VPI Corps of Cadets. Bair (1902-1988) graduated from VPI in 1924.

Dates: ca. 1920s

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Nirenstein's National Realty Map Company 15
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company (1881-1896) 15
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Virginia Cooperative Extension Service 15
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Wall, W. F. 7
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Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867 6
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International Union of Women Architects 5
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O.W. Gray & Son 5
Rand McNally and Company 5
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Appalachian Electric Power Company (1926-1958) 4
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Ballermann & Son a-s 4
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Bliznakov, Milka T., 1927-2010 4
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Chace, Jacob 4
Chester, W. 4
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Gamble, W. H. (William H.) 4
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Ireland, E. I. 4
Kent family 4
Kraft, Christopher C. (Christopher Columbus), 1924-2019 4
Kurtz, Louis, 1835-1921 4
Lankes, Julius J., 1884-1960 4
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