MSS. Manuscript Collections
Found in 595 Collections and/or Records:
Stimmel Distilling Company Form,
The Stimmel Distilling Company Form consists of a single form with a price list on one side and an order blank on the reverse.
Stephen Curwin Discharge Papers
The collection consists of the Civil War discharge papers of Stephen Curwin, an enlisted Union soldier in the 45th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry.
Christian Hook Diary,
Christian Hook was a Union Corporal in 151st Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the Civil War. The collection contains his diary of May to August 1864, including entries on camp life and a near-court martial, as well as a reunion flyer for the regiment from 1925.
William J. Moore Letters,
The collection contains four letters written by Union Civil War soldier William Moore, Private, Company E, 27th Kentucky Infantry. Letters primarily detail Moore's desire to return home and concerns over both his and his wife's health. An additional two letters by Capt. J.R. Robinson concern Moore's poor health and his subsequent death.
Ballard and Ballard Company Collection,
The collection includes a string of cardboard cut-out advertisements for Ballard's Obelisk Flour and a booklet with recipes and cooking tips from the Ballard and Ballard Company. In addition, it has a small pocket mirror with an advertisement on the back.
Moore Family Papers
A collection of photographs, correspondence, and other documents created by members of the Moore family that span three generations between 1847 and 1948. Most of this collection is comprised of letters that relate family news.
Willam H. Yeaman Papers,
Fifteen letters from William H. Yeaman, Company A, 38th Virginia Infantry, Armistead's Brigade, Pickett's Division, Army of Northern Virginia, to his father and brother at home. Primarily contains battle description, depictions of soldier life, and inquiries of home life.
Olin P. Keyes Coal Mining Prints
Eight different black and white prints depicting common coal mining scenes in Bluefield, WV created by native artist Olin P. Keyes in 1970.
Hicks House (Appomattox Courthouse) Advertisement
An advertisement for "Hicks House" summer tourist resort in the town of Appomattox Courthouse created by proprietor, E.G. Hix, c.1865-1892.
Battle of the Wilderness Narrative,
The collection consists of a partial description written by an unknown author of a Union soldiers experience during the first four days of the Wilderness campaign of May 1864.