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Portrait of E. T. Yeaman "before he married." the date is unknown.

Portrait of Pearl Yeaman, Abilene, Va, the date is unknown.

Portrait of T. B. Yeaman, of Keysville, VA, and likely the brother of William H. Yeaman. On the back of the photo is written "T. B. Yeaman before he cut his beard." The date is unknown.

Portrait of T. B. Yeaman, of Keysville, VA, and likely the brother of William H. Yeaman. On the back of the photo is written "T. B. Yeaman Keysville, Va. after he shaved off long beard" The date is unknown.

A brief table list of William Yeaman's activities labeled "Since December the [25?] 1861." It lists activities from December 25 to January 8.

A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing life at a Confederate army camp.

A letter from William Yeaman to his brother discussing his wellbeing.

A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing life at a Confederate army camp.

A letter from William Yeaman to his brother Thomas Yeaman, written and mailed on the same sheet of paper as his May 1st letter.

A letter from William Yeaman to his brother Thomas Yeaman, written and mailed on the same sheet of paper as his May 18th letter.

A letter from Thomas Yeaman to brother William Yeaman promising to provide any help William may need. A return letter from William to Thomas was written starting a the bottom of the front page and continues on the back.

A letter from William Yeaman to his father.

A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing daily camp life.

A letter from William Yeaman to his father John Yeaman.

A letter from William Yeaman to his father John and brother Thomas Yeaman discussing life at camp and General George Pickett.

A letter from William Yeaman to his brother describing his delight in hearing that he was well and thanks him for the fish hook he sent. Informs his brother that he is also healthy and that there is no news to report.

A letter from William Yeaman to his father wishing him and the rest of his family well. Yeaman says that there is not much news to report.

A letter from William Yeaman to his brother and a letter from the cousin of Thomas Yeaman to Thomas Yeaman.

A diary with one-page entries for the year of 1862. A few pages of memoranda follow on which Barnett has listed miscellaneous clothing expenses and his pay record for the year. The diary describes his time in hospital in January and February, as well…

Virginia Tech has always been an integral part of the life of George Edwin Russell, Class of 1952. Russell, known to most as Buddy, grew up on a country farm working with pigs, dairy cows, and beef cattle. This led Russell to join the 4H club as a…

To his grandchildren he is known as their “Hokie Pawpaw,” but to others he is known as Judge Danny W. Bird from the 27th Judicial Court in the state of Virginia. Bird, class of 1960, details his story of growing up on a dairy farm in Bland County,…

A life fully lived accurately sums up the the life of David Lowe. Lowe, class president of 1963 details his humble beginnings of growing up in a small working-class family in West Virginia. Lowe’s parents were both teachers, and in his story he…

As a Cadet in Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets, a student becomes an ethical ambassador for the Virginia Tech student body. Beyond the demanding physical challenges and regimented schedules, Cadets must follow a strict code of behavior. For Jess…

Includes 1835: Accounts from Wythe County, Leather-bound volume: 12" x 8", 1832-1846.

As the new, starry-eyed freshman class arrives to Blacksburg in August, they begin to make their home in one of Virginia Tech’s twenty-seven residences halls. Their rooms are then the stage for the countless memories of their first year as Hokies.…

Eugene Banks, class of 1950, had never even seen Virginia Tech before the day he enrolled. Banks began his education in 1946 at the age of 16. While he never visited the campus due to the United States’ gasoline rationing in the early 1940s, Banks…

Joseph Barlow was born on a farm in 1928, shortly before The Great Depression. Barlow never questioned where he was going to attend college; the answer was always Virginia Tech. Like his father, Barlow enrolled at Virginia Tech, and graduated with a…

Acceptance and equality are cornerstones of today’s Hokie Nation. Lisa Ellison, a member of the 1986 graduating class, was a prominent leader of social change here at Virginia Tech. Serving as the President of the Black Organizations Council and a…

On the weekend of his 50th college reunion, John Bates finds himself pausing as he crosses the Drillfield on a quiet Sunday morning. It was as if he entered a “timewarp,” John states. As if the past 50 years had just rewound, and he was, once again,…

The Corps of Cadets has been an essential thread in the fabric of Virginia Tech since 1872. Foregoing the typically collegiate experience, freshmen arrive to Blacksburg and quickly transform from high school graduates into Cadets of the Corps. Todd…

Handwritten book-length draft manuscript providing a very critical view of the military leadership and personal character of General Ulysses S. Grant. Attributed to Benjamin Butler, though evidence suggests a different author, possibly former Union…

Transcript for the handwritten book-length draft manuscript providing a very critical view of the military leadership and personal character of General Ulysses S. Grant. Attributed to Benjamin Butler, though evidence suggests a different author,…

Part 1 of 2 of the Press Handbook for the Gemini-Titan 2 Air Force Lanch Vehicle, c. 1965

Part 2 of 2 of the Press Handbook for the Gemini-Titan 2 Air Force Lanch Vehicle, c. 1965

Part 2 of 2 of the Final Gemini 10 Flight Plan, June 22, 1966

Aeromedical Evaluation Report for Space Pilots, July 1963. Includes general findings from evaluation of pilots

Gemini Training Notebook, 1963-1964. Collection of notes, papers, and articles.

Introductory Notes on Astronomy Handbook, August 1962. Written by John H. Craigie, with handwritten notes from Collins.

Michael Collin's Notebook for the Gemini 10 Mission, c. 1966. A collection of handwritten notes and various documents and charts.

Flight Summary Report for the Gemini Program (Missions 1-7), July 1966

Part 1 of 3 of Section II (Controls and Displays) from the Operations Handbook for the Gemini 10 mission, July 1, 1966.

Part 2 of 3 of Section II (Controls and Displays) from the Operations Handbook for the Gemini 10 mission, July 1, 1966.

Part 3 of 3 of Section II (Controls and Displays) from the Operations Handbook for the Gemini 10 mission, July 1, 1966.

Highlights of the Gemini 10 Mission, July 1966

Transcript 1 of 2 of the air-to-ground, ground-to-air audio recording from the Gemini 10 mission, July 18-21, 1966.

Transcript 2 of 2 of the air-to-ground, ground-to-air audio recording from the Gemini 10 mission, July 18-21, 1966.