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A Report from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare on homosexuality, dated October 10, 1969. This report was given to Vice President William McKeefery and included in a file with documentation regarding the decision to accept or reject the…

Audio clip of interview with Karen DePauw where she speaks about her relationship with graduate students

A poem titled "Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson and his accompanying letter addressed to Nikki Giovanni. This is one of the two versions Wilson sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

The collection consists of a single letter from Lt. Colonel Clarence Derrick (1837-1907), 23rd Battalion, Virginia Infantry, to President Andrew Johnson (which Derrick misspells as "Johnston"), dated June 17, 1865. Derrick writes to petition his…

How Do You Do, by Devoll and Harrison, 1924.

Alabama Lullaby by Cal Devoll, 1919.

Pistol Packin' Mama, by Al Dexter, 1943.

The poem "Hope" by Emily Dickinson with an image of a feather, marked "Copyright 2008, Good Grie Resources, LLC."

This is a handwritten letter from Gianlusa Didio from Lindley Elementary School. The letter has a positive message in ways they can change the world to make it a kinder place by saying they can treat people with respect. It also has a drawing of…

A lengthy recollection of his father's Blacksburg from the 1920s to the 1940s by Dr. Ronald B. Dietrick.

An advertising pamphlet for "Dime Regulator" pills. The booklet contains illustrations relating to the storyline of "Billious Jones" and his ailments, which are cured by the Dime Regulators.

Image of the logo for the Disability Alliance at Virginia Tech

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

I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover, by Dixon and Woods, 1927.

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.

Sam, the Old Accordion Man, by Donaldson, 1927.

Sam, the Old Accordion Man, by Donaldson, 1927.

At Sundown, by Walter Donaldson, 1927.

Somebody Sweet is Sweet on Me, by Donovan and Kahn, 1928.

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.