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MSS. Manuscript Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS

Found in 595 Collections and/or Records:

D. A. Daugherty Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-053
Abstract

This collection contains a letter written by D. A. Daugherty, written in 1861 regarding a cow used as payment for a debt.

Dates: 1861 - 1861

Parmmer Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-054
Abstract

This collection contains a letter written to "Mr. Parmmer" (likely Parmer) regarding cattle care.

Dates: 1869 - 1869

Henry J. Dekker Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-055
Abstract

The collection consists of papers relating to Henry Dekker's tenure as rector of Board of Visitors, service on Pamplin Advisory Council, interest in Pamplin College of Business, and the history of Virginia Tech.

Dates: 1949 - 2009

Shoemaker Ledgers (North Carolina),

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-056
Abstract

The collection includes three ledger books from a shoemaker in North Carolina. Dating from 1851 to at least 1860, they contain customer lists, orders, and records of payments.

Dates: 1851 - 1860

Charles E. Vawter Family Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-057
Abstract

The collection contains three types of items: a Ledger Book from 1882-1883, two VPI yearbooks from 1900 and 1913, a CDV photo album, and two early daguerreotypes.

Dates: 1882 - 1913

Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds Promotional Materials,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-058
Abstract

The collection includes promotional materials for two Cumberland Packing Corporation Products: Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds from 1979-1985.

Dates: 1979 - 1985

F. B. Deane, Jr. Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-059
Abstract

The collection includes a letter from F. B. Deane, Jr. of Deane & Son Foundry, Lynchburg, November 23, 1864. The letter requests permission from Brigadier General John Echols to transport pork to Dublin and Abingdon, VA.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?],

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-060
Abstract

The collection consists of a manuscript cookbook that includes a series of recipes dating from approximately 1840-1915.

Dates: c.1840s-1915?

Repass/Spangler Family Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-061
Abstract

The collection includes two original letters, one 1936 handwritten copy of an 1861 letter, and an undated letter. All correspondence relates to the Repass and Spangler families of Wythe County, Virginia.

Dates: 1861, 1936, undated

Bert T. Wilson Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-062
Abstract

This collection contains the papers, letters, invoices and ledgers of Bert. T. Wilson. The papers largely pertain to his career as an attorney in Lebanon, Virginia.

Dates: 1889 - 1926