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A note from a surveyor hired by the mill

A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.

A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.

A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.

A letter explaining some features of plat drawn up by a surveyor on behalf of the mill.

A map of a piece of land in Fries being repurposed, and a propsed alternate location for carrying out the original purpose of the property being sold.

A text description of a parcel of land owned formerly by the Washington Mills Company, which was being to sold to the employee who had been renting it and the house on it.

A text description of a parcel of land owned formerly by the Washington Mills Company, which was being to sold to the employee who had been renting it and the house on it.

A text description of a parcel of land owned formerly by the Washington Mills Company, which was being to sold to the employee who had been renting it and the house on it.

A text description of a parcel of land owned formerly by the Washington Mills Company, which was being to sold to the employee who had been renting it and the house on it.

A text description of a parcel of land owned formerly by the Washington Mills Company, which was being to sold to the employee who had been renting it and the house on it.

A text description of a parcel of land owned formerly by the Washington Mills Company, which was being to sold to the employee who had been renting it and the house on it.

A map of a piece of land in Fries being sold by the Washington Mills Company to James E. Robinson Jr.

A map of a surveyed parcel of land owned by the Washington Mills Company on which the YMCA stands.

A map of surveyed parcels of land owned by the Washington Mills Company.

A map showing plots of land aquired by the Washington Mills Company to build the Fries Textile Mill and the Town of Fries as of 1948.

A handwritten letter to J. T. Cowan from L. D. Winston Jr., December 6, 1912.

A history of Blacksburg, VA, by Mrs. S. A. Wingard ranging from the pioneer days to the first Western Union office in 1916.

This collection consists of a recipe book bearing the name of Sallie Wilson of Liberty, Virginia. The small book contains more than 100 recipes, mostly for various desserts (pies, cakes and puddings) and breads, but also for such fare as potato…

A letter sent by the state confirming that the mill provided all utilities for the town.

Card from Mike Wilson of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "MWG / Family of Va / Tech / Students / Dear Virginia, / I am so sorry / that you lost your / son or daughter. / I will pray for / you and your / children. / Mike Wilson".

Jeffrey Thomas Wilson (1843-1929) was a former slave who spent most of his life in and around Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia. He outlived four wives and had at least twelve children. Wilson's diaries include entries on a range of topics from local…

Short article by Goodridge Wilson from the Roanoke Times, describing some of Blacksburg's early history.

Letter written by Fenner Wilson, a private in Company D, 45th North Carolina Infantry, during the American Civil War, to his brother, B. G. (Basley Graves) Wilson. Writing from Danville, Virginia, Wilson discusses sickness in his company and other…

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

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

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

Letter from Elen Wilson to her brother George W. Wilson.

May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You, by Meredith Willson, 1950.

Presentation drawing 8M2 for large multi-family housing complex, Aliamanu Valley Community. Ink on design vellum. Project #0660

Presentation drawing 7M2 for large multi-family housing complex, Aliamanu Valley Community. Ink on design vellum. Project #0660

Presentation drawing 5H1 for large multi-family housing complex, Aliamanu Valley Community. Ink on design vellum. Project #0660

Presentation drawing 4F1 for large multi-family housing complex, Aliamanu Valley Community. Ink on design vellum. Project #0660

Site plan for client presentation for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Ink on design vellum. Project #0594

Building section for client presentation for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Ink on design vellum. Project #0594

Building plan for client presentation for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Ink on design vellum. Project #0594

Building sections for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

North and courtyard elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Pine Street entrance plans and interior elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Pine Street and Vine Terrace building elevations for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Plan showing typical apartment unit layouts for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

South elevation along Pine Street for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Second and third floor plan showing typical apartment unit layouts for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

First floor plan showing typical apartment unit layouts for Vine Terrace, renamed Nob Hill, Apartments. Project #0594

Presentation drawing showing aerial view of complex with surrounding walkway and ocean view for Pacific Point Condominiums. Project # 0577

Elevations for recreation building showing typical building materials for Pacific Point Condominiums. Project # 0577

Partial design sketch elevation for Union Street parking and beautification plan. Pencil and ink on paper. Project #0378