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Side view of the Alexander Black House, 3 story house with a tower & poeple standing on the wrap around porch. Current day Blacksburg Musuem and Cultural Foundation

Front view of the Alexander Black House, 3 story house with a tower & wrap around porch. Current day Blacksburg Musuem and Cultural Foundation

V.A.M.C. Alumnus

List of bills owed and services done for Alexander Pierce by S.C. Bralley, beginning in 1859.

Letter from Penmen to his wife, describing camp life and the large numbers of incoming soldiers.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, describing daily duties and being fired upon by Rebel cannons.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, discussing how they took rebel entrenchments.

Letter from Gerry to his friend, George, describing others in his regiment and asking for a return reply.

Letter fron Lukens to his parents, discussing a missing soldier and a local Secessionist.

Letter from George E. Davis to his parents, including his intent to send money when he is paid and moving of his regiment's camp.

Letter from brothers Henry and Luther Cole to sister Annie, describing camp life and their cabin.

Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie talking about food rations, weather, and camp duties.

Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie describing his current location, the landscape, and the contents of his backpack.

Letter from Miller to a friend, talking about camp life and activities, including cutting down trees.

Letter from J. T. Baskin to his sister, describing Yankee forces and camp life.

Letter from Rappleyea to his mother, describing current and future regiment movements and plans to send money when he gets paid.

Letter from a soldier named Jonathan (the last name is illegible) to "Sallie," about her desire to visit him, the poor health of soldiers in his regiment, and their impending advance to Washington, DC.

Letter from Nickerson to his sister, detailing recent activities of the regiment, letters received, and travels through Boston.

Letter from Stewart to his sister, discussing the difficulties of the regiment, several skirmishes, and his hopes to return home soon.

Letter from Turrill to his aunt and uncle, describing brigade drills, upcoming orders, and the life of a soldier.

Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing mail delays and requesting items from home.

Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing camp life, recent activities, and requesting a coat.

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

the Civil War diary of Alfred Mantor, a corporal (and later sergeant) with C Company of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry. Mantor's diary covers January through April of 1864, shortly before he was killed in action in May. Entries focus on his…

Algoma Coal & Coke Co, Algoma, West Virginia

Algoma Coal and Coke Company, Algoma, West Virginia, mine entrance

Algoma, West Virginia, Coal Tipple

Portrait photograph of Alice Conway Tams.

Portrait photograph of Alice Conway Tams.

Portrait photograph of Alice Conway Tams.

Portrait photograph of Alice Conway Tams.

Home of Alice Johnson: Mrs. Alice Johnson and Gail MacMillan discussing the Janet Cameron scrapbook. In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to promote the preservation of…

Home of Alice Johnson: Mrs. Alice Johnson and Gail MacMillan discussing the Janet Cameron scrapbook. In 2000, The Virginia Tech College of Human Resources and Education (CHRE) appointed Jean Robbins to form a committee to promote the preservation of…

Photograph of Alice Johnson holding a scrapbook made by Janet Cameron.

Alice Lloyd College students at work in Kentucky

An underground progressive newspaper published by The Blacksburg Free Press between 1968 and 1970. The articles were written mainly by Virginia Tech students and members of the Blacksburg community.