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Early Chocolate Cake with Hershey
This is an image for a chocolate cake recipe from an Hershey's pamphlet titled "9 Famous Recipes."
John N. Hull Letter 1863
Confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Regiment, Co. D, Ewell Corps, Stonewall Brigade, during the Civil War. Letter written November 22, 1863, to "My Dear Friend" from camp on the Rapidan River near Orange Court House, Virginia. Writes about his…
___ Block Show
Saturday afternoon, SPB: Hugh Brunk
___ Block Show
___ Fraternity Member
"A Poem about Peace" by Chandean, O00001 (Ms2008-020)
"A Poem about Peace" poem by Chandean was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.
"A Poem about Peace" by Nnamdi, O00001 (Ms2008-020)
"A Poem about Peace" poem by Nnamdi was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.
"A Very Brief Sketch of the History of Piedmont Sanatoorium, Burkeville, Virginia", May 28, 1953 (Ms2019-009)
This document details a brief history about Piedmont Tuberculosis Sanatorium "for year 7/1/51 thru 6/30/52". It includes data and stats about patients deaths and discharged from the institution edited and updated in May 1953.
"A Very Brief Sketch of the History of Piedmont Sanatoorium, Burkeville, Virginia", September 10, 1953 (Ms2019-009)
This document details a brief history about Piedmont Tuberculosis Sanatorium "for year 7/1/52-6/30/53". It includes data and stats about patients deaths and discharged from the institution edited and updated in September 1953.
"A Very Brief Sketch of the History of Piedmont Sanatorium, Burkeville, Virginia", August 24, 1964 (Ms2019-009)
This document details a brief history about Piedmont Tuberculosis Sanatorium until 1948. It includes data and stats about patients deaths and discharged from the institution edited and updated in August 1964.
"Adventures in a Wheelchair" by Mrs. Bessie Catlin Howard (Ms2019-009)
This memoir by Bessie Catlin Howard details her life and her time at Piedmont Sanatorium. One of the unique traits of her story is that she was navigating the institution in a wheelchair as well. This document was created after her death and Howard's…
"Aggie" Hall across the Drill Field
"Aggie" Hall across the Drill Field
"Annual Report 1952-53", Virginia Tuberculosis Association (Ms2019-009)
This 1953 document is an annual report about Tuberculosis in Virginia for the 1952-1953 year. It looks at the whole state's fight against the disease.
"Art Gallery," Room in E company, Virginia Tech
"Art Gallery," Room in E company, Virginia Tech
"At Home"
Letter from Nannie Figgat to her husband Charles (in response to his on the 6th of that month) with news from the homefront, of their family, and news of the war she has received at home.
"Baccalaureate Services: Piedmont Sanatorium School of Practical Nursing", September 5, 1965 (Ms2019-009)
This document is a program for the 1965 Baccalaureate services for Piedmont Sanatorium School of Practical Nursing.
"Becky" Starke and "Splinter" Wood
Becky Starke, left tackle (173 lbs.) Splinter Wood, right tackle (181 lbs.)
"Bob" Bowman Hitching Up His Mule
"Bob" Bowman Hitching Up His Mule
"Brief History of Piedmont State Hospital" by Charles W. Scott, May 17, 1971, (Ms2019-009)
This document gives a brief history about Piedmont Sanatorium and its conversion into a State Hospital by superintendent Charles W. Scott, M.D. There was a push in the 1960s for one the of the Tuberculosis sanatoriums to become a Mental Hygiene and…
"Bull" Eskridge and "Nig" Ingles
Bull Eskridge, right halfback, 166 lbs. Nig Ingles, left halfback, 164 lbs.
"Butsie" Tredwell and "Big" Johnson
Butsie Tredwell, right end, 160 lbs. Big Johnson, left end, 160 lbs.
"Class History" for Class of 1940 at Piedmont School of Nursing (Ms2019-009)
This document is a part of the 1940 class of graduating nurses from Piedmont School of Nursing. The class history describes the lives of the nurses before they were admitted into the program.
"Class Poem" by M. Caroline White, Piedmont School of Nursing (Ms2019-009)
This poem is a part of the 1940 class of graduating nurses from Piedmont School of Nursing. The class poem written by M. Caroline White, talking about the experiences African American nurses have and will face in the medical field.
"Class Prophecy", Piedmont School of Nursing (Ms2019-009)
This document is a part of the 1940 class of graduating nurses from the Piedmont School of Nursing. The class prophecy about how the eight graduates' lives will look in 1950.
"Columbus" George Hildt King
"Columbus" George Hildt King
"Cutting Grit" walking off demerits
"Cutting Grit" walking off demerits
"Dear Mr. Steger" Card, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Mr, Steger / Dear, Mr. Steger I feel / bad for the 32 die / and I bet anything / that they love you / alot and they will / miss you and you / will miss them / to and I hope / you feel better /…
"Dr. E.P. Niles' dogs and negro"
Dr. E.P. Niles taught at Virginia Tech prior to 1900. The young man in the photo is likely Alonzo Freeman.
"Dud" Shelhorse
"Dud" Shelhorse, E Company, Class of 1934
"Eulogy from our Hokies 32" and "The Mourner's Kaddish", O00129 (Ms2008-020)
A typewritten eulogy for the 32 victims, April 24, 2007, by anonymous writer, and "The Mourner's Kaddish" along with the names of the 32 victims
"Family of Virginia Tech Students" Card, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Family of Virginia Tech students / I am sorry for the loss of your loved ones. / I know that you are said, but one day you will feel better. / God bless you. / I will pray for your family".
"Famous Recipes for Baker's Chocolate and Breakfast Cocoa" Cookbook Cover
This is an image of the container used to market Baker's Breakfast Cocoa featuring the iconic "Bella Chocolatiere," or chocolate lady." It comes from ther 1928 cookbook titles "Famous Recipes for Baker's Chocolate and Breakfast Cocoa".
"Following are a few brief fact [sic] concerning the history of the establishing of Piedmont Sanatorium, Burkeville, Virginia and It's [sic] Growth" Document, (Ms2019-009)
This document discusses the history of Piedmont Sanatorium and its growth over the previous 40 years. It goes into detail about the number of patients admitted, the beds, the different buildings, and the nursing school.
"Founder's Shack" at Alice Lloyd College, Kentucky
"Founder's Shack" at Alice Lloyd College, Kentucky
"Harmony" rock sculpture, H00350 (Ms2008-020)
The "Harmony" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.
"Herkie" Temple
"Herkie" Temple
"Herkie" Temple at Window
"Herkie" Temple at Window
"Herkie" Temple on V.P.I. campus
"Herkie" Temple on V.P.I. campus
"Jumbo" Pelter and "Obie" Whitehurst
Jumbo Pelter, right guard (241 lbs.) Obie Whitehurst, fullback (130 lbs.)
"Let's Go VT" Card, C01763 (Ms2008-020)
Card from Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Let's go VT / Welcome to Virginia Tec / Be strong Hokies".
"List of all drugs available for Treatment of the Patients at Piedmont Sanatorium" by Charles W. Scott, May 15, 1963 (Ms2019-009)
This document details and describes the different drugs prescribed to patients at Piedmont Sanatorium, written by Charles W. Scott, M.D., superintendent and medical director, and revised on May 15th, 1963.
"Love" rock sculpture, H00350 (Ms2008-020)
The "Love" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.
"Military Calisthenics" - Springfield "Trapdoor" Rifles
"Military Calisthenics" - Springfield "Trapdoor" Rifles
"My Peace Poem" by Brandon, O00001 (Ms2008-020)
"My Peace Poem" poem by Brandon was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.
"Nig" Ingles
"Nig" Ingles
"Patients discharged from Piedmont Sanatorium during the past thirty years (From April 22, 1918 through June 30, 1948)", 1949 (Ms2019-009)
This 1949 document has general administrative data and numbers about Piedmont Sanatorium operations. It also discusses in-patient, out-patient outreach and patients discharge.
"Peace" Poem by Cristin, O00001 (Ms2008-020)
"Peace" poem by Cristin was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.
"Peace" Poem by Jessica, O00001 (Ms2008-020)
"Peace" poem by Jessica was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.
"Peace" rock sculpture, H00350 (Ms2008-020)
The "Peace" rock sculpture is 1 of 4 square rocks with Chinese characters and English words for harmony, love, peace, tranquility, “sent by your friends in Texas”.
"Pincher, a Soldiers Horse" by A. J. Davis (transcribed)
Transcribed version of an autobiographical story that A. J. Davis wrote for a newspaper about Pincher, his horse. The story was published in the newspaper 19 days after A. J. Davis' death. Unknown if the story was a reprint or if it was only…
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