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This collection contains an 1883 letter written by Jack Foster, a formerly enslaved person who served as a body servant in the 36th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Foster writes to former Confederate General John McCausland, one-timeā€¦

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Irving Linwood Peddrew III was the first black student at Virginia Tech

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Two interviews of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor about the events of Cordie Cheek's lynching. They discuss the men who were looking for Cordie and the family members they violently interrogated to find him.

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Interview with James L. Garret. Garret was hauling hay in a truck when he was stopped by the mob and he witnessed the lynching of Cordie Cheek.

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Summary of the events from the assault allegation to the kidnapping and the lynching. Includes the grand jury of the case.

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Official report by Dr. Arthur Raper. Focuses on events leading up to the lynching and the public response in Maury County.

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Extensive summary of the event where A. E. Barnett interviewed several men involved in the Cordie Cheek case.

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Report of events after the Cordie Cheek lynching.

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Beverage Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway.

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Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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The Cavalier Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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Norfolk and Western Railway Dining Car Check. Two blank checks that are only allowed to be used for government meals or for purchase orders made by members of the armed forces.

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Coffe Shop Club Car Menu

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"The Cavalier" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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"The Powhatan Arrow" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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"The Cavalier" Luncheon Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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Snack Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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Specials Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway

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Chaille's resume. Lists his personal information as well as the positions and careers he's held.

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A short biography of Dr. Stanford Chaille.

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Marriage certificate of Dr. Stanford Chaille and Mary L. Napier in 1863.

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Advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.

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Requests a copy of the Medical News and apologizes for previous abruptness.

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Describes the origins of the name "Chaille." According to Alcee Fortier, Chaille derives from the French word for flint.

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Asks Dr. Chaille to analyze the Republican officers and returns board from a recent election. This letter apparently refers to Republican attempts to shut out former Confederate Democrats from power in Louisiana (postmarked envelope included).

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Another letter that advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.

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Discusses Mr. Legare's travels through Union held New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

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Discusses a Confederate coward and the current state of New Orleans.

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Discusses Chaille family lineage. Includes many specific questions about the Chaille family.

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