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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Centenary Medal
Collection
Identifier: Artifact-011
Abstract
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Centenary Medal is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the railroad between 1827 and 1927. The medal was presented to Virginia Argricultural and Mechanical and Polytechnic Institute.
The metal is round and made of a gold/copper hued metal. On one side, text surrounds the edges of the metal that reads "THE.BALTIMORE.AND.OHIO.RAILROAD.COMPANY.1827.1927." In the middle of the metal is a relief of a steam locomotive, with industrial buildings in the...
Dates:
1927
Baltimore, Maryland, Letter
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-007
Abstract
Letter written by "N.R.W." in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 7, 1860, and addressed to Dr. Charles H. Moore in Louisiana, expressing his desire to secure a teacher's position in a wealthy Southern household and relaying personal news.
Dates:
1860
Bank of Blacksburg Minute Book
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-004
Abstract
The Bank of Blacksburg Minute Book collection consists of photocopies of the minutes of stockholders' and directors' meetings between the years 1892- 1903.
Dates:
1892 - 1903
John Barbour, Jr., Letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-061
Abstract
The John Barbour, Jr., Letters are comprised of two missives from a Virginia senator and president of the Orange and Alexander Railroad Company to William M. Burwell, Esquire. Letters concern raising support in Albemarle County for the extension of the railroad between Charlottesville and Lynchburg.
Dates:
1854
Barclay Shipping Ledger
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-036
Abstract
The Barclay Shipping Ledger from Norfolk, Virginia, covers shipments going through Virginia from 1847-1878. The ledger includes records of auctioneers of enslaved persons.
Dates:
1847 - 1878
Bark Lorena Ship Records
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-036
Abstract
The collection contains papers related to the cargo ship Bark Lorena from Stockton, Maine, which carried goods to and from Europe and Cuba.
Dates:
1860 - 1871
James and Jehu Barnard Letter
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-018
Abstract
The collection contains a letter written by James and Jehu Barnard of Patrick County, Virginia to their parents. Both were members of Company K, 50th Virginia Infantry. Written from camp at Orange Court House, Virginia, March 29th, 1864. Letter shares news of stoppage of furloughs and opinions that a new campaign was in the making.
Dates:
1864
Judith Fenner Barnard Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-056
Abstract
This collection includes a memobook and journal owned by Judith Fenner Barnard (1896-1984), a teacher in Roadsville, Virginia, and Prince George County, Virginia. The memobook, dated July 1964, contains recipes, addresses, hospital records, and a seating arrangement for a dinner party. The journal, 1914-1972 includes journal entries about the Barnard family's lives and handwritten recipes.
Dates:
1914 - 1974
Barnes Family Correspondence,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-070
Abstract
The collection contains seven letters written to and from members of the Barnes family between 1961 and 1864 and two handwritten poems.
Dates:
1860 - 1864
John Barnes Performing Arts Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2016-005
Abstract
The collection includes performing arts programs from around the world as well as scrapbooks and clippings about the theatre and movie industries. The programs cover a variety of genres including theatre, classical and popular music, opera, ballet, motion picture, and other genres such as horse ballet, ice skating, and circus. The programs come from numerous countries including the United Kingdom, Israel, Russia, Japan, and Poland with the majority being from the Northeastern and...
Dates:
1890 - 1983; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1969
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