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The James H. Hagy Wagon Co., Abingdon, Va. Established 1855. Incorporated 1904.

Postmarked July 1910
Message on back:
"Dear Boy,
You must be good & mind what is told you. How are you getting along any way, are you getting home sick. Write us a card
You Papa W.[?]"

Tags: Abingdon, Hagy, postcard, vintage, Virginia, wagon

The Floding Company Manufacturers Catalog (Ms1988-009)

Catalog of regalia and supplies for the Odd Fellows, includes illustrations of ribbons, collars, banners, and pins.

The Duchsciues at Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Va.

The Duchsciues at Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Va.

The Cover to Karen Sexton's 2nd Grade Class from Lindley Elementary School Book of Condolences, H00170, (Ms2008-020)

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This is the cover to Karen Sexton's 2nd Grade Class Book of Condolences from Lindley Elementary School. It has a drawing of the Earth with people standing around the edge. The title of the book of condolences is "'Changing the World' in memory of…

The Clown in Forepaugh and Bells Circus, Roanoke Va.

A clown on a one-horse chariot in Forepaugh and Bells Circus, Roanoke Va.

Telegraph, Southern Telegraph Companies, To Col. Preston, Guns available for transfer from Hospital if orders are granted from Richmond, Signed: F.B. Deane Jr., Recorded at Christiansburg from Lynchburg, May 15, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Tazewell, Virginia

Postcard. Made in Germany.
Postmark illegible.

Tags: postcards, snow, Tazewell, vintage, Virginia

Taken near Crocketts Springs.

Four Women and a Child Walking Across a Stream

Taken Near Crocketts Springs

2 women and a man stand, another man sits, all in front of a wooden house

Taken at Brocketts, Mr. Garrett, Dr. Wiley, and third partie

Taken at Brocketts, Mr. Garrett, Dr. Wiley, and third partie

Supplies due to 28th Va Regiment. Signed by C. C. M. Phail, Ordnance Store Keeper, undated (Ms1992-003)

Summons, Votes for the Recorder, Randolph County Va., 1866 (Ms2010-060)

Summons, From State of West Virginia, Randolph County
to Squire Bosworth, July 10, 1866 (ms2010-060)

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A summons ordering Squire Bosworth to appear before a local voter registration board to explain why his name should not be stricken from the local roll of voters.

Summons for Archibald Earl, Witness in Matter of Senter v. Cottell, Randolph County Va., August 6, 1860 (Ms2010-060)

Studio portrait of the Henry H. Wilson family

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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 James Hoge Tyler Wilson and Lily Norwood Wilson

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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

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

Students at Alice Lloyd College, Kentucky

Statement of wheat received, James Wade to Robert T. Preston, Salem, December 12, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Statement of Goods Received from Christiansburg Depot, James Wade to Robert T. Preston, Salem, November 17, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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St. Andrews Catholic Church, Roanoke, Va.

Postcard of drawing.

Tags: Catholic, Church, postcards, Roanoke, vintage

Spreadsheet index to newspapers

Ms2012_034_VirginiaNewspaperCollection.xlsx

This file is an xslx spreadsheet of the holdings in the Virginia Newspaper Collection. Clicking on the "Ms2012_034_VirginiaNewspaperCollection" link will automatically download the file.

Special Requisition, to Major Gorgas, Chief of Ordinance, for ten kettle drums and two fifes for use in the 28th Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Requisition, Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, November 9, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, Request for report on the strength of each regiment, by order of Brig. General Bonham, Signed by Thomas Jordan, May 31, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No.7: The following detail will report at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning to Capt. Harris, One from Col. Strange's and one from Col. Preston's command, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 14, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Special Order, No. 9: The Colonels will see that transfers are made. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 8: The three following named officers will comprise a Board of Survey to meet in Col. Preston's regiment to examine and report on spoiled beef. Capt. Adam Clement, Lieut. W. S. Goggin Jr., Lieut. M. J. Kemper. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 45: Assigning Robert Preston to duty at Lynchburg by order of Maj. General Lee, May 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 4: An orderly sergeant from each regiment will report for guard duty. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 36: By authority from Head Quarters of the Virginia Forces, execute the following transfers involving Wm. D. Robertson, Charles F. Myers, E. Bausbery, and Hugh M. Laughlin. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Manassas Junction, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 3: Order for all regiments to be ready at a moments notice, Signed Thomas Jordan, Camp Pickens, June 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 2: Contains reassignment of two companies, Craig Mountain Boys and Patty Lagne Rifles. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 8, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 18: Report forthwith to the Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac Requisitions for ammunition needs for service in the face of the Enemy. By order of Genl. Bonham, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax Co., June 23, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 13: Strict orders will be given to the general guard to prevent the sale of ardent spirits in camp. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 12: Detail a party to inspect the guard pickets on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 11: List of men temporarily assigned to extra duty in the quarter masters dept. by order of General Bonham, Camp Pickens, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens. Special Order: List of men temporarily detailed on extra duty in the Quarter Masters. Department. Includes Col. Preston and some of his regiment. By order of General Bonham, Signed: Thomas…