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Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Scope Note: Used for the years 1872-1895

Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:

Showacre Family Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-030
Abstract

The Showacre Family Papers consists of a handwritten copy of a eulogy for Charles Showacre by Reverend William Runyan and given on May 22, 1864, and an acceptance letter dated September 23, 1873, admitting George D. Showarce to the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Dates: 1864, 1873
Found in Agents:  Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College

G. S. Sivley Postcard

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1991-035
Scope and Content

Postcard with a printed message about VAMC 1877 tuition, signed by Charles L. C. Minor. Addressed to G. S. Lively of Mountain Grove.

Dates: 1877 - 1877

F.H. Smith Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1964-002
Abstract

This collection contains a carbon copy of a letter written to Captain M. F. Maury from Francis Henney Smith at Virginia Military Institute.

Dates: 1867 - 1867

Ellison A. Smyth, Sr. Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1981-098
Abstract

The Ellison A. Smyth, Sr. collection contains papers including his correspondence with professional and amateur scientists, collectors, dealers and suppliers around the world concerning entomology and zoology, his publications, and field journals from his entomological work.

Dates: 1859 - 1927

William Townes Letters

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2002-009
Scope and Content

Thirteen letters with their envelopes from VAMC student William Townes to family members L. W. Wimbish and Mrs. L. W. Wimbish in Boydton, Mecklenburg County, Virginia over the period March 15, 1875 to November 2, 1875. Letters concern his expenses and need for funds and his wish for news of home. Also mentioned are boarding in town, opinions of Blacksburg, a masque ball, constant drilling, fellow cadets, and farm matters.

Dates: 1875 - 1875

V.A.M.C. Diploma

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-079
Scope and Contents

For William J. Lawrence

Dates: 1876 - 1876

V.A.M.C. Diploma

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-080
Scope and Contents

For Henry D. Ayre

Dates: 1876 - 1876

VAMC Diploma Printing Plate,

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: Artifact-002
Dates: c.1876

V.A.M.C Faculty

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-095
Scope and Contents

no glass in frame; no VTF number

Dates: 1883 - 1884

V.A.M.C. Graduates

 Collection
Identifier: Art-148
Scope and Contents

no VTF number; photographs

Dates: 1882 - 1882