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A promotional logo used for Denim Day events at Virginia Tech.

Letter from William Dixon to his wife, Martha, describing the weather, that he has sent her money, and his hopes to return home soon.

This document details a brief history about Piedmont Tuberculosis Sanatorium until 1948. It includes data and stats about patients deaths and discharged from the institution edited and updated in August 1964.

Letter from Ronald Doughty to Pam regarding the song "Virginia's Pain" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Article by Cheryl Downey-Laskowitz of the Roanoke Times-World News, reporting on anti-draft protests on campus, February 21, 1982.

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

An advertising booklet depicting the storyline of a chicken wedding with advertisements dispersed throughout the story. The advertisements are for items such as instant louse killer and Dr. Hess Poultry Pan-a-ce-a.

An almanac for the year 1870, part of a series of Shakespearian almanacs. This issue contains sections from Shakespeare's Seven Ages. The book contains the usual almanac information, along with quotations from Shakespeare and advertisements for…

Chaille's genealogical information.

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

A short biography of Dr. Stanford Chaille.

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

Advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

Letter of recommendation for Dr. Warren Stowe.

Informs Dr. Chaille of when his testimony is required (for an apparent congressional hearing).

Discusses fight at Leesburg with Lee.

Thanks Dr. Chaille for two addresses he made. One was to soldiers, the other was to the State Medical Association.

Discusses the confederate evacuation of Lexington and includes a picture of Mrs. William Preston and Caroline Preston.

Mr. Rand admits to defrauding Dr. Chaille of $744 but pleads for leniency

Informs Dr. Chaille of the results of Alexander Randall's investigation of any person named "Peter Chaille" in the eastern shores of Maryland.

A graduation speech Chaille gives to the graduating class of 1889. The students were medical students.

Newspaper clipping about a woman in Mississippi who cared for her family despite hardship and disease.

Special Orders from Louisianna Headquarters that anythng that belonged to Dr. Chaille that is in possession of military authorities must be returned to him.

Mrs. (??) Preston

A picture of Caroline Preston? Lexington, Kentucky, Spetember 1862

Photo album of Dr. Chaille and his family.

Photo album of family friends of Dr. Chaille.

Kite is decorated with the yin and yang symbol and a swallowtail butterfly.

Song written and performed by Jonathan A. Duerr in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

Letter from Jonathan A. Duerr to Elizabeth A. Flanagan, Vice President for Development & University Relations, regarding the song "Time of the Season" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech. Since Jonathan was legally a…

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.

Photograph of an unidentified group of people at the C. E. K. Mees Observatory at the University of Rochester. The photo is by Linn Duncan of Pittsford, New York.

This trade card for a sarsaparilla compound, was produced by a company based in Lynchburg, Va.