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Issue 13, Winter 2006

Issue 14, Winter 2007

Issue 15, Fall 2010

Issue 16, Spring 2011

Issue 17, Winter 2011

Spanning from January 1 through December 31, 1861, this journal contains a short description of Woods' daily activities, including his thoughts on the political situation, notes in shorthand, and monetary accounts.

While Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil was marketed until the 1940s and 1950s, the particular trade card in this collection most likely dates to the late Victorian era. The Victorian era is a period of time that directly corresponds with the reign of the…

Addressed to Mrs. Barbara Hylton of Floyd Co., VA.

Fine of 1 dollar and 50 cents to Samuel Huff for delinquency at Battalion and Augt. Musters

University of Missouri-Columbia Extension presentation, "Food Curriculum"

A graduation speech Chaille gives to the graduating class of 1889. The students were medical students.

The collection contained photocopies of genealogical research related to the Huff and Hylton families. These materials were scanned and combined into a pdf when the collection was digitized.

Virginia Tech/Cooperative Extension presentation

Indenture between Bird Smith and William Thompson, for land on the west fork of Little River in Montgomery County, VA.

Interview with James L. Garret. Garret was hauling hay in a truck when he was stopped by the mob and he witnessed the lynching of Cordie Cheek.

Two interviews of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor about the events of Cordie Cheek's lynching. They discuss the men who were looking for Cordie and the family members they violently interrogated to find him.

Envelope from 1899 letter by Snavely

The collection includes a letter written by J. A. Snavley, its envelope, and an advertisement postcard/mailer for Scientific American publications. The letter describes attempts to gain a patent for acetylene gas light and other inventions, such as a…

Scientific American advertisement

A certification made by George Atkins that a fence running along the south of his land was not jointly owned by him and Cassel, but belongs only to Cassel.

An agreement between Jacob Cassel and Jasper and Goodell. Cassel hires Jasper and Goodell to work for him, the agreement covers the contract of work and payment.

This collection consists of an account book maintained by James E. Yates, a livestock trader in Rappahannock County, Virginia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are names of customers, as well as dates, descriptions, and amounts…

This collection consists of an account book maintained by James E. Yates, a livestock trader in Rappahannock County, Virginia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are names of customers, as well as dates, descriptions, and amounts…

This collection contains a partially printed receipt for slave labor delivered to Chief Engineer Lt. Col. William H. Stevens in charge of Confederate fortifications outside of Richmond, Virginia, on November 11, 1862. The receipt notes that Stevens…

Advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.

Describes the origins of the name "Chaille." According to Alcee Fortier, Chaille derives from the French word for flint.

Asks Dr. Chaille to analyze the Republican officers and returns board from a recent election. This letter apparently refers to Republican attempts to shut out former Confederate Democrats from power in Louisiana (postmarked envelope included).

Another letter that advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.

Mr. Rand admits to defrauding Dr. Chaille of $744 but pleads for leniency

Thanks Dr. Chaille for two addresses he made. One was to soldiers, the other was to the State Medical Association.

Letter from Jacob Cassel to his brother and sister, August 23rd, 186x.

A letter from Jacob Cassel to his brother and sister with a statement and recommendation on how to split up the land and money Jacob Cassel received from the commissioners.

Discusses fight at Leesburg with Lee.

Discusses the confederate evacuation of Lexington and includes a picture of Mrs. William Preston and Caroline Preston.

Discusses Mr. Legare's travels through Union held New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Discusses a Confederate coward and the current state of New Orleans.

Requests a copy of the Medical News and apologizes for previous abruptness.

Discusses Chaille family lineage. Includes many specific questions about the Chaille family.

Letter of recommendation for Dr. Warren Stowe.

Informs Dr. Chaille of the results of Alexander Randall's investigation of any person named "Peter Chaille" in the eastern shores of Maryland.