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John Henry Johnson Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-053
Abstract

The collection includes a scrapbook of John Henry Johnson, a Scott County, Virginia politician, including letters signed by other politicians (including William Jennings Bryan and other members of the Bryan family), newspaper clippings, certificates, invitations, original poetry, and a photograph.

Dates: 1918 - 1958

Rudolph Dixon Michael Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1960-005
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Virginia Tech alumnus and agricultural information editor, Rudolph Dixon Michael. It contains correspondence and notes relating to the histories Blacksburg, the Preston family, and Smithfield Plantation (including maps of the grounds and the cemetery). It also contains a few campus photographs and printed materials related to Virginia Tech.

Dates: 1925 - 1984

James B. Richmond Poetry Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-051
Abstract

The collection contains a book of poetry and prose by James B. Richmond (1842-1910), who was a politician, lawyer, judge, and banker from southwest Virginia.

Dates: 1873 - 1883

Wyndham Robertson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-100
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence between Wyndham Robertson and John G. English, a promissory note, and a copy of The Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, Bulletin with a biography of Robertson.

Dates: 1846-1857, 1876, 1996

Franklin D. Roosevelt Inauguration Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-004
Abstract

This collection contains materials from the third inauguration of the 32nd U.S. President, Franlin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), on January 20, 1941. The materials include an invitation, a program, a "card of admission" with envelope, and the enclosing envelope for the event.

Dates: 1941

Moses M. Strong Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-015
Abstract

This colelction contains an 1886 letter from Moses M. Strong, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, to C. M. Woodman of Dover, New Hampshire, regarding a book written by Strong and mentioning mutual acquaintances.

Dates: 1886

J. Hoge Tyler Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-001
Abstract

The collection includes the original diary, records, and family genealogy of Governor James Hoge Tyler (1846-1925) of Pulaski County, Virginia, as well as new transcription with genealogy in print and a CD which incorporates all materials.

Dates: 1846-1925, 2009; Majority of material found within 1846 - 1925

J. Hoge Tyler Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1967-002
Abstract This collection contains the papers of Virginia Governor James Hoge Tyler, including official, business and personal correspondence, printed materials, scrapbooks, and ledgers; papers of Tyler's children (Edward H., James H. Jr., Stockton H., Belle Tyler McConnell, Sue Tyler Jopling, Hal C. and Lily Tyler Wilson); business records (including records of the Belle Hampton Coal Company and Radford Development Company), genealogical materials, Spanish-American War army pay records, and...
Dates: 1802 - 1956

Tyler-Wilson Family Papers

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Identifier: Ms-2017-014
Abstract

The Tyler-Wilson Papers consist largely of correspondence of Virginia Governor James Hoge Tyler's family and his daughter Lily Tyler Wilson's family. Also includes a 1925 European travel diary maintained by Nancy E. Lukens.

Dates: 1899 - 1960

William Vinson Letter

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Identifier: Ms-2008-048
Abstract

The collection contains a letter from Virginia House of Delegates member William Vinson (1819=1883) to his family at home in Wayne County, (West) Virginia, discussing his attempts in the general assembly to secure roads and mail routes, his children's education, health and weather conditions in Richmond, and winning local lotteries.

Dates: 1854

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