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In November 2015, the Third Veterans in Society Conference, in conjunction with the New River Valley Big Read Program, presented author Tim O'Brien,…
Ms1988_001_HuffHylton_GenealogyMaterials.pdf

The collection contained photocopies of genealogical research related to the Huff and Hylton families. These materials were scanned and combined into …
Ms2016-013_HeizerJames_Letter_1868_0127a.jpg

Frank to Phebe about his activities and his dislike of being separated by distance. 6 pages
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This collection contains a partially printed receipt for slave labor delivered to Chief Engineer Lt. Col. William H. Stevens in charge of Confederate…
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Portrait of T. B. Yeaman, of Keysville, VA, and likely the brother of William H. Yeaman. On the back of the photo is written "T. B. Yeaman Keysville,…
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Portrait of T. B. Yeaman, of Keysville, VA, and likely the brother of William H. Yeaman. On the back of the photo is written "T. B. Yeaman before he…
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/Omeka_upload/Ms2010_034_Yeaman_Pearl_Yeaman_Photo_003.jpg

Portrait of Pearl Yeaman, Abilene, Va, the date is unknown.
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Portrait of E. T. Yeaman "before he married." the date is unknown.
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Elizabeth Hughes claim for damages done to her home by unidentified Confederate forces in 1862. The claim is dated 1868, and details the loss of…
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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…
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This final volume of Woods' memoir describes his imprisonment, trial, sentence, postponement of punishment, and his final stay of execution furnished…
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The second of Woods' three memoir volumes covers his early service with the 36th Alabama, the creation of the "Home Circle," and his discovery and…
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The first of three memoir volumes begins with an overview of Woods' life and political opinions prior to and during the beginning stages of the war,…
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Spanning from 1856 to July of 1873, this journal provides an autobiography describing Woods' family and life from childhood. It also contains poetry,…
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Covering the period of Woods' imprisonment from March to July of 1864, this diary contains thorough entries on genealogy, Woods' thoughts on slavery,…
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Spanning from January 1 through December 31, 1861, this journal contains a short description of Woods' daily activities, including his thoughts on the…
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A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing items and money that have been sent home.
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A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing the company's movement to Kentucky.
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A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife detailing an experience he had at a slave auction.
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A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing life in Missouri, including meeting slaves for worship.
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A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing his journey with the company through Missouri.
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A three page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife informing her of the company's movement to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.
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A three page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing the sending of money through the mail.
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A four page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing company movements and life at Camp Dennison.
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Jeffrey Thomas Wilson (1843-1929) was a former slave who spent most of his life in and around Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia. He outlived four wives…
Ms1988-082_001.pdf

Letter written by Fenner Wilson, a private in Company D, 45th North Carolina Infantry, during the American Civil War, to his brother, B. G. (Basley…
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A letter from William Yeaman to his brother and a letter from the cousin of Thomas Yeaman to Thomas Yeaman.
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A letter from William Yeaman to his father wishing him and the rest of his family well. Yeaman says that there is not much news to report.
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A letter from William Yeaman to his brother describing his delight in hearing that he was well and thanks him for the fish hook he sent. Informs his…
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/Omeka_upload/Ms2010_034_Yeaman_William_1863_0510a.jpg

A letter from William Yeaman to his father John and brother Thomas Yeaman discussing life at camp and General George Pickett.
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/Omeka_upload/Ms2010_034_Yeaman_William_1863_0106a.jpg

A letter from Thomas Yeaman to brother William Yeaman promising to provide any help William may need. A return letter from William to Thomas was…
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A letter from William Yeaman to his brother Thomas Yeaman, written and mailed on the same sheet of paper as his May 18th letter.
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/Omeka_upload/Ms2010_034_Yeaman_William_1862_0518a.jpg

A letter from William Yeaman to his brother Thomas Yeaman, written and mailed on the same sheet of paper as his May 1st letter.
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/Omeka_upload/Ms2010_034_Yeaman_William_1862_0404a.jpg

A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing life at a Confederate army camp.
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A letter from William Yeaman to his brother discussing his wellbeing.
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/Omeka_upload/Ms2010_034_Yeaman_William_1862_0402a.jpg

A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing life at a Confederate army camp.
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/Omeka_upload/Ms2010_034_Yeaman_William_1861_12.jpg

A brief table list of William Yeaman's activities labeled "Since December the [25?] 1861." It lists activities from December 25 to January 8.
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