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This broadside advertises the sale of the Yellow Sulphur Springs resort, taking place on August 14, 1943. The broadside details the property and buildings that were being sold, the location of the public auction, the terms of sale, and the…

Studio portrait of the Henry H. Wilson family. From left: Lily Norwood Wilson, Henry Harrison Wilson, Lily Tyler Wilson, Henry Harrison Wilson II, and James Hoge Tyler Wilson, n.d.

Studio portrait of Henry and Lily Wilson's children James Hoge Tyler and Lily Norwood Wilson, n.d.

Studio portrait of Henry and Lily Wilson's children, James Hoge Tyler, Lily Norwood and Henry Harrison II, n.d.

Shell Family Sketch, December 1871

Shell Family Data

Newspaper Clipping, August 27, 1933

Letter, May 26, 1930

Letter, June 17, 1929

Letter, January 26, 1932

Letter, February 17, 1930

Letter, April 25, 1930

Historical Sketch of the Shell Family, Asheville Times, 1973

Henry B. Shell Pension Records

Christmas Card, 1931

A photo snapshot of J. Hoge Tyler with his family, n.d.

This collection consists of a broadside announcing the impending sale of a home and 98 acres of land in the Forest Magisterial District of Bedford County, Virginia. The sale appears to have resulted from a defaulted loan made to Nelson R. and Eliza…

Studio portrait of Eliza (Lily) Tyler Wilson, n.d.

Studio portrait of Eliza (Lily) Tyler Wilson, n.d.

Lily Tyler Wilson (center) with unidentified others, n.d.

Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, n.d.

Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, n.d.

Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, 1936.

Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson, 1935.

Studio portrait of Lily Norwood Wilson in costume, Christmas, 1931.

A photo snapshot of J. Hoge Tyler with William Jennings Bryan and others, n.d.

A snapshot photo of J. Hoge Tyler with an unidentified woman, n.d.

Standing portrait of J. Hoge Tyler Wilson (grandson of J. Hoge Tyler) in 1st Lieutenant uniform, n.d.

Studio portrait of J. Hoge Tyler Wilson (grandson of J. Hoge Tyler) in 1st Lieutenant uniform, n.d.

Studio portrait of J. Hoge Tyler Wilson (J. Hoge Tyler's grandson), n.d.

Portrait of J. Hoge Tyler Wilson (grandson of J. Hoge Tyler), 1931.

Studio portrait of J. Hoge Tyler, n.d.

Studio portrait of J. Hoge Tyler, n.d.

Studio portrait of J. Hoge Tyler, n.d.

Studio portrait of J. Hoge Tyler, n.d.

Studio portrait of Henry Harrison Wilson Jr., 1939.

Studio portrait of Henry Harrison Wilson Jr., Christmas 1931.

A studio portrait of Henry H. Wilson (the husband of J. Hoge Tyler's daughter Lily Tyler Wilson), n.d.

Henry H. Wilson (husband of J. Hoge Tyler's daughter Lily Tyler Wilson) in a V.P.I. cadet uniform, circa 1906.

Henry H. Wilson family Christmas portrait, n.d.

The collection includes a broadside advertising a land auction in Floyd County, Virginia, to be held on August 5, 1859. The auction was ordered by the Circuit Court of Floyd County in April of 1859. The land covered by the auction is 78 acres…

Children of Henry H. Wilson + their girlfriend. Taken at 907 Front St., Harrisonburg, PA, on June 1, 1930.

The collection consists of a letter by Ansil T. Bartlett to his father, dated April 15, 1865. Written from Camp Farmville, Virginia, the letter mentions soldiers stealing good from nearby homes, daily tasks, war rumors, and Bartlett's hope to be home…

Letter from William Dixon to his wife, Martha, describing the weather, that he has sent her money, and his hopes to return home soon.

Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing camp life, recent activities, and requesting a coat.

Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing mail delays and requesting items from home.

Letter from Turrill to his aunt and uncle, describing brigade drills, upcoming orders, and the life of a soldier.

Letter from Stewart to his sister, discussing the difficulties of the regiment, several skirmishes, and his hopes to return home soon.

Letter from Nickerson to his sister, detailing recent activities of the regiment, letters received, and travels through Boston.

Letter from a soldier named Jonathan (the last name is illegible) to "Sallie," about her desire to visit him, the poor health of soldiers in his regiment, and their impending advance to Washington, DC.