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Delia Herbert Letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-029
Abstract
Three letters written by Delia Brown Herbert, of Bergen (Genesee County), New York, to her sister Achsah Smith in Lockhart, New York, regarding her concern over the whereabouts and wellbeing of "Hank" (her husband, Henry E. Herbert, serving in Battery M, 1st New York Light Infantry during the American Civil War).
Dates:
1861 - 1862
Henry E. Herbert Letter
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-071
Abstract
Letter from Henry E. Herbert, of the 1st New York Light Artillery, writing on June 22, 1863, to his brother, Thomas M. Herbert, regarding Thomas's health and a nearby battle the previous day.
Dates:
1863
Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-007
Abstract
Six issues of "Hickman Family History Newsletter," published by H. William Gabriel, focusing on descendants of the Roger Hickman family of Back Creek (Bath County), Virginia, together with photos and brief biographical information on various Hickman family members, and a typescript draft of Gabriel's article, "William P. Hickman in the New River Valley, 1852-1864."
Dates:
1995 - 1998
Hicks House (Appomattox Courthouse) Advertisement
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-036
Abstract
The collection contains an advertisement for "Hicks House" summer tourist resort in the town of Appomattox Courthouse created by proprietor, E.G. Hix, c.1865-1892.
Dates:
c.1865-1892
Henry H. Hill Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1980-003
Abstract
The Henry H. Hill collection consists of historical and genealogical research compiled by Hill during his lifetime in southwest Virginia. Hill (1880-1954) was an alumni and professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
Dates:
1893-1963, n.d.
Miner Hinman Letter
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-040
Abstract
Letter from Miner H. Hinman (1836-1917), captain in Company D, 171st Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War, written aboard the steamer John A. Warner on December 2, 1862, discussing his recent, temporary command of the regiment, during which a member of his company was shot by a provost guard.
Dates:
1862
Historical Maps Collection
Collection
Identifier: Maps-001
Abstract
A collection of maps depicting geographic features, transportation routes, geological composotion, historical settlements, themes, property divisions, and political boundaries, from a local scope (Virginia Tech campus) to global (world maps).
Dates:
1500 - 2023
Historical Sketch of the Civil War (and Index) (Reproduction)
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0835
Dates:
n.d.
William E. Hoge Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-019
Abstract
The Hoge Family was one of the earliest settlers of the New River area of southwest Virginia. William Edward Hoge and his family resided in Point Pleasant, Bland County Virginia, where William Hoge began his medicinal practice in 1855. Hoge was married to Jane L. Meek, and they had three sons and one daughter. The William E. Hoge Family Papers consist of 164 letters and 65 deeds, along with financial papers, postcards, and extensive genealogical research. The letters detail the lives of the...
Dates:
1810 - 1933
Horace Holcomb Letter,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-042
Abstract
Letter from soldier in 10th New Hampshire Infantry during the Civil War.
Dates:
1865
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