MSS. Manuscript Collections

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This photograph depicts several men working at a quarry–possibly near Marion or Wytheville, Virginia.

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The collection contains a photograph depicting a mock wedding enacted by children–eight boys and ten girls. The photographer's cardboard frame is marked "Davis, Roanoke, VA."

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The collection contains a bill detailing medical service provided to the family of Rev. William A. Wade by Dr. Harvey Black. The bill includes the cost of services, as well as a note from Black forgiving payment.

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The Natural Tunnel, Scott County, Virginia, Collection consists of a wood postcard printed with a sketch of the tunnel. On the back is a message to Mrs. Chaz Etter in Rural Retreat, Virginia.

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Papers of Roanoke, Virginia resident Vivian Coleman Bear, including correspondence from E. Ferd Weigand and other suitors; family correspondence and financial documents relating to the Clemens and Staley families; Bible with genealogical notes and clippings; photographs; and ephemera.

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This document is an oath taken by a Deputy Sheriff of Barbour County, West Virginia, stating that he never fought for the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

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A Carte de Visite featuring an image of Mary and Henley Chapman from B. M. Clinedinst's Gallery of Fine Arts in Staunton, Virginia.

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A memoir written by Armistead M. Leggett to his children about his service in the Army during World War II. Leggett grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and graduated with a degree in agricultural engineering from Virginia Tech in 1951.

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The Carter/Cash Family Collection contains memoirs, biographies, photographs, funeral programs, newspaper and magazine articles, and memorabilia relating to the Carter family and Johnny Cash.

Scope and Content The collection includes the original diary, records, and family genealogy of James Hoge Tyler (1846-1925) of Pulaski County, Virginia, as well as new transcription with genealogy in print and a CD which incorporates all materials. The diary not only includes information about daily activities but also genealogical information. Most of the diary is written by James Hoge Tyler. He also includes in his writing some passages written by his mother (Eliza Hoge), poems, and songs. Some of the...