Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Found in 1918 Collections and/or Records:
Mr. & Mrs. O. S. Pence Carte de Visites,
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.
Lee Pendleton Papers
This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence written by Lee Pendleton regarding the history of Southwest Virginia.
Pennsylvania and Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia Tourgide Map
Tourguide map is in two parts, one on each side. Side A contains Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia, and Side B contains Pennsylvania. Map also contains mileage chart, city & town index, explanation of symbols, and motor laws.
James R. Perdue Family Collection
This collection includes the papers of James R. Perdue and his family. Items include a program for the Battle of the Crater reunion, a Sunday School concert flyer, seven obituaries for Perdue, a letter from J. R. Perdue, Jr., and two ledgers. Perdue (1837-1915) was a banker from Manchester, Virginia, and served as a Confederate soldier in the Otey Battery, Virginia Artillery during the American Civil War.
Charles M. Perry Papers
Papers of Charles M. Perry, assistant general manager of Mathieson Alkali Works (Saltville, Virginia) from 1892 to 1898. Includes letter copy books of Perry's outgoing correspondence; incoming correspondence; printed materials; and a flash drive of electronic files, most relating to the history of Saltville, Virginia.
Thomas David Perry Collection
The Thomas David Perry Collection includes the papers relating to the history of Patrick County, Virginia, and native son James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart, a Confederate General during the American Civil War, particularly Stuart's genealogy and birthplace, Laurel Hill.
Personal Order, No. 29: Information regarding the first periodical muster for payment of the Virginia Volunteers. By order of General Lee, Signed: Col. Cocke, Head Quarters of the VA. Forces, Richmond, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Personal Order, Signed: A. S. Minter, Bedford, March 1, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Personnel report, signed by Col. Preston, Headquarters of the 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Perspective Map of Newport News, Va. (reproduction)
Map shows Newport News, Virginia, from a point above the James River. It focuses on local industry, surrounding the map with several engravings of prominent locations. Reproduction was made in 1974.