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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…

The collection also contains a letter from S. S. Griffith to Dr. J. Harry Smith, written in 1930 on Crocket Arsenic-Lithia Springs letterhead.

The broadside advertising the sale of the Crockett Springs resort describes the time and date of the sale, that which was for sale, in which order certain pieces of the property would be sold, and the terms of the sale. The commissioners named on the…

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…

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…

The collection consists of a single letter from Sgt William S. Tippett to his wife, Maggie. Written from a parole camp in Annapolis, Maryland, the letter opens with Tippett's comments on news from home. A majority of the letter, however,details his…

The Civil War diary of Richard Colburn, an enlisted soldier of the 12th Infantry of the United States Regular Army attached to the Army of the Potomac. The diary contains entries from December 18, 1861 to February 17, 1863 and details camp life,…

cash book maintained by Confederate Captain Charles L. C. Minor from 1860 to 1864. Also contained within the cash book's pages are diary entries of Union Army Private Edward P. Harmon (5th Maine Infantry) during May and June, 1864. Research materials…

This is the diary of Charles O. Poland, a private in Company B, 142nd Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the Civil War, was a resident of Knox County, Ohio. Born around 1836, he was the husband of Angeline Disney (daughter of William A. and Mary…

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.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, discussing how they took rebel entrenchments.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, describing daily duties and being fired upon by Rebel cannons.

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 Rappleyea to his mother, describing current and future regiment movements and plans to send money when he gets paid.

Letter from Penmen to his wife, describing camp life and the large numbers of incoming soldiers.

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

Letter from Miller to a friend, talking about camp life and activities, including cutting down trees.

Letter fron Lukens to his parents, discussing a missing soldier and a local Secessionist.

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 Gerry to his friend, George, describing others in his regiment and asking for a return reply.

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 George E. Davis to his parents, including his intent to send money when he is paid and moving of his regiment's camp.

Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie describing his current location, the landscape, and the contents of his backpack.

Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie talking about food rations, weather, and camp duties.

Letter from brothers Henry and Luther Cole to sister Annie, describing camp life and their cabin.

Letter from J. T. Baskin to his sister, describing Yankee forces and camp life.

Studio portrait of Henry Harrison Wilson Jr., 1939.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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