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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,…

Confederate soldier in the 42nd Virginia Infantry writes from camp near Port Republic about personal and family matters, the battles of Port Republic and Cross Keys, ammunition captured from Union troops, the death of Turner Ashby, and correspondence…

An almanac containing advertisements and testimonials for Burdock's Blood Bitters.

Photograph of the American Indian Forum, Blacksburg, Va, around 2000 or 2001. From left to right: Jeff Corntassel, Prof. Political Science and Oklahoma Cherokee, Sam Cook, Coordinator of American Indian Studies at Virginia Tech, Myra Gordon,…

Photograph of the American Indian Forum, Blacksburg, Va, around 2000 or 2001. From left to right: Sydelle Stewart, Chickahominy, Powhatan Red Cloud Owen, Chickahominy/Mohawk, Stephen Adkins, Chickahominy Chief, Reeva Tilley, Rappahannock, Chair,…

Photograph of the American Indian Forum, Blacksburg, Va, around 2000 or 2001. From left to right: Deborah Littlewing Moore, Pamunkey, Debbie Stuart, Jay Stauss, S'Klall, Director of American Indian Studies, Univ. of Arizona, Karenne Wood, Monacan,…

Photograph of the American Indian Forum, Blacksburg, Va, around 2000 or 2001. From left to right: George Whitewolf, Monacan, Elizabeth Fine, Chair of Humanities, Virginia Tech, Deborah Littlewing Moore, Pamunkey

Photograph of the American Indian Forum, Blacksburg, Va, around 2000 or 2001. From left to right: George Whitewolf, Monacan

Photograph of participant at Columbus Day Protest; another participant in background holds a protest sign that reads "Celebration of Survival", possibly from October 2001

Photograph of participants at Columbus Day Protest; one holds a protest sign that reads "Celebration of Survival", possibly from October 2001

Photograph of participant of Columbus Day Protest in Native dress, possibly from October 2001

Photograph of participants at Columbus Day Protest by tent; one holds a sign that reads "Celebration of Survival! [drawing of three birds] Indigenous Peoples Day", possibly from October 2001

Photograph of participants at Columbus Day Protest; on holds a sign; in foreground is a model of a human skeleton wearing a t-shirt that reads "Let's Change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day", possibly from October 2001

Photograph of the tent, signs "Celebration of Survival" and "Indigenous Peoples' Day", and model of a human skeleton wearing a t-shirt, possibly from October 2001

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…

A rare piece of Prohibition-era cocktailiana, presenting recipes for 72 concoctions listed alphabetically from Alexander to Woodstock, in a"slide rule format. This piece was distributed "compliments of Nat M. Leff, Boxing Promoter, boxers furnished…

Photograph of Robert E. Marshak (second from left) and three unidentified people, probably a father and his two teenage children. The group is standing on a balony posing for the camera. The photo was printed in June 1971.

Photograph of Robert E. Marshak receiving doctoral hood at the City University of New York. Marshak received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from CUNY's Graduate School and University Center at its June 1979 commencement. He also received an…

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

Jimmie hopes he can get home for leave at the end of the week. War news is going well and the Russians are doing well against the Germans as well as the U.S. is against the Japanese.

Jimmie refers to himself as a "boy" who wants nothing more than to be at home with his Mother. Jimmie talks about a "Scottie dog" named Roscoe hanging around the company and about another dog named Dagwood that was brought from Sicily. Jimmie says he…

Bob tells his mother about his instructors and school. He also talks about the gas rationing that his mother is experiencing.

Playground building floor plan with finishes and door, window schedules for Margaret S. Hayward Playground rehabilitation. Project #0716

General notes and specifications printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative educational needs. Project #0807

Construction plan for second floor, complete with schedules, hardware specifications, and other details as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting…

Reflected ceiling plan for second floor, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative educational needs. Project #0807

Paint and finish plan for second floor, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative educational needs. Project #0807

Furniture, paint and finish plan for second floor, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative educational needs. Project #0807

Details elevations for spaces on second and third floors, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative educational needs. Project…

Details elevations for work stations, desks, and cabinetry on second and third floors, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative…

Cabinet details for second and third floors, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative educational needs. Project #0807

Wall, column, shelving, desk details for ground floor, printed as part of a set of construction drawings for Manhattan Village Academy (MVA), a high school meant to serve as a prototype of design for meeting innovative educational needs. Project…

A letter from the Alumni Association of Virginia Polytechnic Institute regarding Mrs. Monteith donation in memory of Robert P. Monteith. Also, he expressed his sympathy for the loss of Robert.

Jimmie says that he will be in charge of the heaters and that there are some men being sent to Alabama, but thankfully he is not one of them. He remarks on his father's health and says that he is glad he is feeling better.

Bob talks about getting to Holtville, CA. He talks about getting his other half stripe and getting more responsibility for the radar equipment.