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Thomas Hill Bernard Ledger
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-093
Abstract
This collection contains the ledger dated 1853-1881 of Thomas Hill Bernard (1824-1905), an enslaver and manager of Big Meadows Plantation in Franklin County, Virginia. This ledger is also signed by his daughter Mary E. Bernard (1874-1952). The ledger lists the names, occupations, ages, and "value" of of five enslaved people: Terry, [Tom?], [Amistead?], James, and [Banks?] The majority of the ledger includes the farming activities of the farm and the daily activities of Bernard and his...
Dates:
1853 - 1881
Wendy Scott Bertrand Architectural Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-025
Abstract
Wendy Bertrand is a registered architect, rug weaver, self-described feminist and author living in Northern California since 1967. This collection documents her personal and professional activism and activities between 1954-2012, including her architectural studies, organizational activities, family life, travel, professional writing, textile projects, and career with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Forest Service.
Dates:
1954 - 2012
Moses Beveers Land Grant
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1986-017
Abstract
The Moses Beveers Land Grant is for fifty acres in Montgomery County, Virginia, signed by James Monroe, then governor of Virginia.
Dates:
1792
Big Sandy & Cumberland R.R. Map, Showing the Right of Way through the Riley Lester et al ... on Waters of Knox Creek in Buchanan Co., Virginia
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0554
Abstract
Full title is as follows: "Big Sandy & Cumberland R. R. Map Showing the Right of Way through the Riley Lester et al 50 Ac. & 25 Ac. Tract Parcel No. 1, through the Riley Lester et al 2.8 Ac. Tract Parcel No. 2 and Tract Owned Jointly by Riley Lester et al & W. M. Ritter Lumber Co. Parcel No. 3 & 4 on Waters of Knox Creek in Buchanan Co. Virginia."
Dates:
1921
Big Vein Anthracite Collieries Records
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-014
Abstract
The Big Vein Anthracite Collieries Records contains the daily fire boss reports for mining operation in McCoy (Montgomery County), Virginia, describing mine conditions.
Dates:
1926 - 1928
Peacock Bigger Estate Papers,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-035
Abstract
The collection consists of two documents (1751-1754) related to Peacock Bigger's estate and attempts to settle it.
Dates:
1751 - 1754
Bigler-Sessler-John Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-011
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, and accounting receipts and records relating to the Bigler, Sessler, and John families of southwest Virginia.
Dates:
1752 - 1924
Elden E. Billings Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-036
Abstract
This collection contains subject files, clippings, memorabilia, and artifacts related to the American Civil War. There are seven series, five of which predominately contain Civil War materials. The other two series in the collection also contains files on other subjects of Billings' historical interests, including aspects of military and United States history.
Dates:
1862 - 1991
John Shaw Billings Letters,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-071
Abstract
These are three letters dating October 1st, 8th, and 9th, from Dr. John Shaw Billings in Washington, D.C., to Dr. Willis G. Tucker in Albany, NY. In the letters, Dr. Billings thanks Dr. Shaw for his contribution of medical pamphlets for the Library of the Surgeon General's Office.
Dates:
1880 - 1880
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