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Receipt for the order of a tire.

Receipt for a list of various items like a coal shovel and thread bobbins.

Document ordering F. K. Rich to pay money to Baltzer Yonson.

Contract written by F. K. Rich to prove that an amount of money was paid to Mary Johnson along with a promise to give another payment in the future.

Reeipt for Baltzer Yonson.

Receipt proving Fleming K. Rich paid Baltzer Yonson his share of the profit of selling a plot of land.

Receipt for tax on land from Wythe County sheriff, 1852.

Receipt for tax on land from Wythe County sheriff, 1854.

Receipt for tax on land from Wythe County sheriff, 1855.

Mary Yonson's property tax for state and county, 1855.

Mary Yonson's property tax for state and county, 1857.

Baltzer Yonson's property tax for state and county, 1857.

Title bond with F. K. Rich, James Johnston, Samuel Johnston, and Levi Perkins where they agree to pay $2,000 to John Wriggle.

List of what Mary Yonson sold, including books, quilts, and carpets.

Estate allocation agreement which splits money between all the remaining Yonsons.

Class of 1959, one of the first three black graduates of Virginia Tech

Elaine Dowe Carter graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1948. Elaine grew up in Elliston, Virginia and served as president of the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Eaves graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1964 and was a member of the Alumni Association. Jacqueline was born in Radford, Virginia and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Class of 1971, first black scholarship athlete at Virginia Tech

The Montgomery White Sulphur Springs resort register includes the names of the resort's guests, their place of residence and notes on their meals, rooms and porterage. While the resort played host to guests from all areas of the United States--and a…

Naomi Davidson graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1954. Naomi grew up in the Wake Forest community in Montgomery County, Virginia, and later retired in Pulaski County, Virginia.

Class of 1971, one of six charter members of Groove Phi Groove

Transcription of the interview with corrections and additions done by Pandapas

A staged reading of articles and letters to the editor about Denim Day from the 1979 Collegiate Times interspersed with clips from the Denim Day at Virginia Tech 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection.

received his Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration at Virginia Tech in December 2000. He is presently Director of Summer and Winter sessions.

Carpenter tells his sister about the low possibility of peace in the war.

Thompson talks about the Spring time.

Carpenter tells his sister about war news he has heard and asks about the family.

Carpenter tells his sister about skirmishing on the way to Charleston.

Carpenter talks about preparing for a march towards Charleston and details the fighting near White Sulphur that he took part in.

Carpenter tells his sister about himself and his siblings with him as they arrived to camp near the Salt Works.

Carpenter talks about traveling during the war through Virginia.

Carpenter tells his sister about the war including attacks near Lynchburg and Confederate prisoners held by the Union soldiers.

This receipt verifies that the account is correct for seven hundred pounds of hay.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Duncan talks about his religious views and comments on Biblical scriptures.

Duncan tells his uncle and relatives about his travels from his cousin's house and back to home as well as his health and welfare.

Duncan talks about newly passed laws in Virginia regarding soldiers.

Threves talks about her family and where they all live. She also talks about the presidents election.

Duncan talks about the weather, its affect on the crops, and about the immoral conduct of his uncle.

Duncan talks about a murder in Giles and the aftermath of the murderer's arrest. He talks about his religious views and comments on Biblical scriptures.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle about the march and the skirmishing that he's been through.

Candler tell his brother about the possibility of promotion.

Candler tells his brother that he's received orders to move, so he will miss his visit. He has been offered the promotion to Captain.

Candler tells his brother about being released from command of Company C, much to the dismay of the men. He discusses why he doesn't plan to accept the promotion to Captain.

Candler tells his brother about the war around him, including the constant bombardment of shells. He talks about the men preparing for another fight in Washington.