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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

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers

Abraham Lincoln Tintype,

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2013-043

Abstract

The collection contains an Abraham Lincoln gem size 3/4" x 1" campaign tintype issued for the 1864 Presidential race.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Abraham Lincoln Tintype,

Moore Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2010-033

Abstract

A collection of photographs, correspondence, and other documents created by members of the Moore family spans three generations between 1847 and 1948. Most of this collection is comprised of letters that relate family news.

Dates: 1847 - 1948

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Moore Family Papers

August Dietz Civil War Collection,

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2010-069

Abstract

The August Dietz Civil War Collection contains materials originally collected by August Dietz, Richmond, VA, philatelist and printer. The collection contains single editions of Civil War-era newspapers, photographs, a woodcut and prints, quartermaster records, playing cards, a handwritten memoir, correspondence, and reproductions of stamps from the Civil War.

Dates: 1862-1909

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / August Dietz Civil War Collection,

Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1974-003

Abstract

This collection contains the papers and artifacts of an interrelated family prominent in Blacksburg's history. It includes the Civil War letters of Confederate surgeon Dr. Harvey Black, the Civil War diary of hospital steward John S. Apperson, cotton books and correspondence of Germanicus Kent, nineteenth-century account books of a Blacksburg general store, 1912 European travel diary, and the political scrapbooks of State Senator and Attorney General Harvey B. Apperson.

Dates: 1779 - 1984

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers

James W. M. Harris Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2000-085

Scope and Contents The James W.M. Harris Papers consist of over 200 letters written either from or to Harris or immediate members of his family between 1857 and 1909. The majority of the letters are from James to his wife Mary, written almost entirely during the Civil War. These letters contain descriptions of the siege of Vicksburg, life in Richmond, and first hand descriptions of African-Americans during the war. Harris also frequently recounts current events during the war, as well as encounters with Belle...

Dates: 1857 - 1900

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / James W. M. Harris Papers

Map of Present Richmond (reproduction),

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: Map-0098

Abstract

Map's full title reads: Map of Present Richmond, showing important Civil War battle-grounds, fortifications, roads and points of historical interest within a twenty-five mile area." At the top corners are photographs of Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. 2 copies.

Dates: 1961

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Map of Present Richmond (reproduction),

William Edward Foster Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2016-006

Abstract The William Edward Foster Family Papers includes correspondence to and from various members of the Foster family, especially William E. Foster and wife, Cora, as well as several members of the Wiatt family (William E. Foster's mother's maiden name) from about 1800-1920 (the bulk of the materials are from 1850-1884). The collection also contains a group of family papers and genealogy materials, mostly undated.Please note: The majority of this collection relates to William...

Dates: 1820-1931, n.d.

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / William Edward Foster Family Papers

Mr. & Mrs. O. S. Pence Carte de Visites,

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2011-034

Abstract

The collection includes two carte-de-visites of Mr. & Mrs. O. S. Pence, taken at Rees studio in Richmond, Virginia, c.1861-1865. Each is posed beside photographer's stock background and chair.

Dates: c.1861-1865

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Mr. & Mrs. O. S. Pence Carte de Visites,

Stereoview Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2017-056

Scope and Contents

The collection includes stereoviews, mostly of Civil War-era or Civil War-related images. Items in the collection are individually described in the contents list of the finding aid.

Please note: Stereoviews can be viewed without equipment, but Special Collections does have a stereoscope available upon request.

Dates: 1865, n.d.

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Stereoview Collection

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Hickman Family Newsletters and Papers

Abraham Lincoln Tintype,

Moore Family Papers

August Dietz Civil War Collection,

Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers

James W. M. Harris Papers

Map of Present Richmond (reproduction),

William Edward Foster Family Papers

Mr. & Mrs. O. S. Pence Carte de Visites,

Stereoview Collection

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