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Postcard of Notre-Dame from Sherwood Anderson to Bert and Clara Dickenson, 1939 (Ms2011-004)
"To Stein Beats' memory, Sherwood Anderson"
Photograph of Sherwood Anderson and Bert Dickenson in Florida with a line of fish in between the two men, February 8, 1929 (Ms2011-004)
Caption on reverse: Dunedin, Fla. Feb. 8, 1929. Sherwood Anderson and Burt Dickenson
Letter, Jack Foster to former Confederate General John McCausland, 1883 (Ms2008-018)
This collection contains an 1883 letter written by Jack Foster, a formerly enslaved person who served as a body servant in the 36th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Foster writes to former Confederate General John McCausland, one-time…
Oral History with Irving Linwood Peddrew III, November 29, 2002 (Ms2003-011)
Irving Linwood Peddrew III was the first black student at Virginia Tech
Interviews conducted by Thomas E. Jones of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor, March 18th, 1934
Two interviews of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor about the events of Cordie Cheek's lynching. They discuss the men who were looking for Cordie and the family members they violently interrogated to find him.
Interview conducted by Thomas E. Jones of James L. Garret, January 10th, 1934
Interview with James L. Garret. Garret was hauling hay in a truck when he was stopped by the mob and he witnessed the lynching of Cordie Cheek.
Summary of events by Thomas E. Jones, No date
Summary of the events from the assault allegation to the kidnapping and the lynching. Includes the grand jury of the case.
Official report of events by Dr. Arthur Raper, No date
Official report by Dr. Arthur Raper. Focuses on events leading up to the lynching and the public response in Maury County.
Summary of events by A. E. Barnett, No date
Extensive summary of the event where A. E. Barnett interviewed several men involved in the Cordie Cheek case.
Report of events after the Cordie Cheek lynching by A. E. Barnett, No date
Report of events after the Cordie Cheek lynching.
Beverage Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Beverage Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway.
Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
The Cavalier Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Norfolk and Western Railway Dining Car Check
Norfolk and Western Railway Dining Car Check. Two blank checks that are only allowed to be used for government meals or for purchase orders made by members of the armed forces.
Coffe Shop Club Car Menu
Coffe Shop Club Car Menu
"The Cavalier" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Powhatan Arrow" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Powhatan Arrow" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Luncheon Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Luncheon Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Snack Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Snack Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Specials Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Specials Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Stanford E. Chaille's biographical/genealogical information
Chaille's genealogical information.
Chaille Manuscript resume
Chaille's resume. Lists his personal information as well as the positions and careers he's held.
"Biographical Sketch of Dr. Chaille"
A short biography of Dr. Stanford Chaille.
Confederate marriage license for Stanford E. Chaille and Mary L. Napier
Marriage certificate of Dr. Stanford Chaille and Mary L. Napier in 1863.
Letter from "A.L.N.," New Orleans, LA, May 14, 1862
Advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.
Letter from Stanford E. Chaille to a Mr. Barker, New Orleans, LA, March 22, 1883
Requests a copy of the Medical News and apologizes for previous abruptness.
Letter from Alcee Fortier, New Orleans, LA, November 1, 1899
Describes the origins of the name "Chaille." According to Alcee Fortier, Chaille derives from the French word for flint.
Letter from General Randall L. Gibson, Washington, D.C., December 25, 1876
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).
Letter from Henry Hacksford, New Orleans, LA, May 17, 1862
Another letter that advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.
Letter from Mr. Legare, Farmington, April 30, 1862
Discusses Mr. Legare's travels through Union held New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Letter from Mr. Legare, Mobile, April 20, 1864
Discusses a Confederate coward and the current state of New Orleans.
Letter from Stanford E. Chaille to Colonel Charles Chaille Long, Asheville, NC, October 15, 1889
Discusses Chaille family lineage. Includes many specific questions about the Chaille family.
Letter from Stanford E. Chaille to Professor Albert B Miles, M.D., New Orleans, LA, 1894
Letter of recommendation for Dr. Warren Stowe.
Letter from W.R. Morrison, St Charles Hotel, New Orleans, LA, July 8, 1877
Informs Dr. Chaille of when his testimony is required (for an apparent congressional hearing).