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MSS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS

Found in 595 Collections and/or Records:

National Agricultural Publications,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-022
Abstract

The collection contains United States Department of Agriculture, War Food Administration, and other national agency publications from the early 20th century to the present day.

Dates: 1917-present

Land Survey, Montgomery County, Virginia,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-023
Abstract

The collection consists of map of Montgomery County as it was in 1784. The acreage, divided into thirty-two tracts of one thousand acres each, is situated on the Guyandotte River, a tributary of the Ohio, in present day West Virginia.

Dates: 1784 - 1784

Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia Cabinet Cards,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-024
Abstract

The collection consists of 23 cabinet cards featuring individuals, couples, children, and adults. Images were taken by photographers and photographic studios in Bristol, TN/VA, Bluefield, West Virginia., and several towns in Southwest Virginia.

Dates: c.1880s-1890s

Mrs. Springer Memoranda Book,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-025
Abstract

The collection consists of a memorandum book presented by A. Rosenstock of Petersburg, Virginia, and used by a Mrs. Springer, probably of Washington County, Virginia.

Dates: 1880 - 1881

Center of Contemporary Architecture Media Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-026
Abstract

The Center of Contemporary Architecture, a cultural non-governmental organization in Moscow, produced a weekly television series (2001-2004) titled Architecture Gallery which was supported by the Ford Foundation and authored and narrated by Irina Korobina. This collection contains selected videos from the Architecture Gallery television program produced by the C:CA. Also present are DVDs of other films produced by the C:CA, "Ivan Leonidov, the Architect" and "Netherlands' Coasts."

Dates: 2000 - 2009; Majority of material found within 2000 - 2003

Thomas Haden Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-027
Abstract

The collection consists of an incomplete letter dated July 8, 1862 from Thomas Haden to his wife talking about marching and battle.

Dates: July 8, 1862

Wythe County, Virginia, Soldier Benefit Receipts,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-028
Abstract

The collection contains four receipts from Wythe County [Virginia] Court for funds paid to the families of 3 soldiers: William Ayers, Andrew Aker, and Wiliam Landers.

Dates: 1863 - 1863

John R. Baldwin Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-029
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter from John R. Baldwin, possibly to a wife or girlfriend, writing of his love for her.

Dates: 1865 - 1865

Bobby Foushee Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-030
Abstract

The collection includes yearbook photos of Foushee; receipt from purchase of 1956 Bugle, and a letter and envelope. The letter is missing the bottom third, but appears to be from the Civilian Student Body and is addressed to "Dear Senator."

Dates: 1954 - 1956

A. E. F. Price Certificates,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-031
Abstract

The collection includes three certificates awarded to A. F. Price for "distinguished" work in his examinations at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Dates: 1883 - 1885