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Edwin J. Amiss Land Grant
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-044
Abstract
Land grant for 150 acres on Stroubles Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia, to Edwin J. Amiss, signed by Governor David Campbell.
Dates:
1838
An Exact Copy of a Plan of the Town of Richmond (reproduction)
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0166
Abstract
Hand-drawn map shows layout of Richmond along the James River, with notes identifying which lots had been "taken up." Reproduction was created in 1974.
Dates:
18th century
An Historical Map of Augusta County Virginia,
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0004
Abstract
This historical map of Augusta County, Virginia, was compiled from maps, historical records, and traditions by J. R. Hildebrand, who copyrighted the historical map in 1933. Created in 1933, the map includes historical information from 1732-1832. It contains a brief history of the county surrounding the map, and on the map are identified locations for incidents of historical interest. The map is bordered by a list of names of men who, presumably, lived in the county. The bottom left corner...
Dates:
1933
An Historical Map of Roanoke County, Virginia
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0197
Abstract
Historical map shows locations of significant events in Roanoke County, Virginia. This map also includes county and military history, as well as a small map of the town of Salem.
Dates:
1968
An Historical Map of Roanoke County, Virginia (from The Roanoke Times)
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0189
Abstract
Historical map shows locations of significant events in Roanoke County, Virginia. This map, taken from page C-8 of The Roanoke Times on September 29, 1986, also includes county and military history.
Dates:
11/29/1968
C. B. Anderson Account Book
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-086
Abstract
The C. B. Anderson Account Book contains the accounting information and merchandise sales of C. B. Anderson of Newbern, Virginia. Entries date from 1907 through 1909.
Dates:
1907 - 1909
C. B. Anderson Records
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-083
Abstract
This collection includes a daybook, business journal, ledgers, and notes of C. B. Anderson [Charles Blanton Anderson, Sr.?], a general store owner in Newbern (Pulaski County), Virginia.
Dates:
1884 - 1910
Joseph R. Anderson Letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-037
Abstract
The Joseph R. Anderson Letters contain correspondence to Dr. Francis T. Stribling, the head of the Western Lunatic Asylum in Staunton, Virginia for bedposts, and James T. Ames Esq., the agent for Ames Manufacturing Company in Chicopee, Massachusetts regarding orders.
Dates:
1860 - 1861
Sherwood Anderson Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1973-002
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence among author Sherwood Anderson and family members, most notably letters written by Anderson to his daughter Marian, as well as some of his professional correspondence. It also includes research material about Anderson gathered by Ray White and notecards--compiled by Dr. Charles Modlin--documenting the annotations in the books within Special Collections' Anderson book collection.
Dates:
1912 - 1938
Sherwood Anderson Photograph and Postcard
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-004
Abstract
The collection consists of one postcard of Notre-Dame from Sherwood Anderson to Bert and Clara Dickenson and a photograph of Sherwood Anderson and Bert Dickenson in Florida with a line of fish in between the two men.
Dates:
1929, 1939
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