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Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, March 15, 1912 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, reporting on the death of Sister Nellie on March 6, 1912 and noting that she was buried next to her husband Catlett and son Henry in Hanover County.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, May 2, 1912 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, describing his health troubles and contesting some accounts of the Civil War that he read by relaying his own experiences and opinions.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, November 29, 1912 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, describing his Thanksgiving in Philadelphia with family along with his opinions on the city and its institutions, and commenting further on his view of current histories of the Civil War.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, January 14, 1913 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, thanking him for sending a genealogy of the Conway family and sharing that the Daughters of the Confederacy have asked him to write a paper on a "war subject" to share at a meeting.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, February 25, 1918 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, describing his Christmas in Philadelphia, reflecting on the severity of past winters, and commenting on President Wilson and the hope that the United States will succeed despite German strength.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, April 2, 1918 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, reporting on the coming of spring and expressing surprise that Willie is making his annual trip to Blacksburg so early
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, May 9, 1919 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, sharing his thoughts about labor unions and the economy as well as defences of President Woodrow Wilson.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Philadelphia, PA, April, 1920 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, discussing the possibility of a Conway family reunion and recounting a chapter meeting of UVA alumni at which he was a special guest of honor for being the oldest living member.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Gordonsville, VA, June 30, 1920 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, recounting his visits with family members in Washington D. C. and Charlottesville.
Letter, Mary Wallace Hayden to Mamie, Philadelphia, PA, July 9, 1920 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Mary Hayden Wallace to Mamie, expressing sorrow about "Uncle Willie's" death and indicating that her father will be much affected by the news, but they both had a positive outlook on life after death.
Photograph, E. T. Yeaman, "before he married," undated (Ms2010-034)
Portrait of E. T. Yeaman "before he married." the date is unknown.
Photograph, Pearl Yeaman, undated (Ms2010-034)
Portrait of Pearl Yeaman, Abilene, Va, the date is unknown.
Photograph, T. B. Yeaman "before he cut his beard," undated (Ms2010-034)
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.
Photograph, T. B. Yeaman "after he shave off long beard," undated (Ms2010-034)
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.
Letter, William H. Yeaman, "since December the [25?] 1861" (Ms2010-034)
A brief table list of William Yeaman's activities labeled "Since December the [25?] 1861." It lists activities from December 25 to January 8.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Father, April 2, 1862 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing life at a Confederate army camp.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Brother from camp near Orange County, Va, April 4, 1862 (Ms2010-34)
A letter from William Yeaman to his brother discussing his wellbeing.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his brother, April 11, 1862 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing life at a Confederate army camp.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Brother from camp near Richmond, Va, May 18, 1862 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his brother Thomas Yeaman, written and mailed on the same sheet of paper as his May 1st letter.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Brother, Camp near Yorktown Va, May 1, 1862 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his brother Thomas Yeaman, written and mailed on the same sheet of paper as his May 18th letter.
Letter, Thomas Yeaman to his Brother William Yeaman, January 6, 1863 (Ms2010-034)
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.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Father, Camp near Ginney [Guinea] Station, Va., January 10, 1863 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his father.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Father, Camp near Ginney [Guinea] Station, Va., January 25, 1863 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing daily camp life.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Father, near Richmond, Va., February 20, 1863 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his father John Yeaman.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Father and Brother, Camp on Falling Creek, May 10, 1863 (Ms2010-034)
A letter from William Yeaman to his father John and brother Thomas Yeaman discussing life at camp and General George Pickett.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Brother, near Hanover junction, May 30, 1863 (Ms2010-034)
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.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Father, Camp three miles from Culpeper, Va., June 14, 1863 (Ms2010-034)
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.
Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Brother, June 22, 1863 (Ms2010-34)
A letter from William Yeaman to his brother and a letter from the cousin of Thomas Yeaman to Thomas Yeaman.
William W. Barnett Diary, 1862 (Ms2012-075)
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…
VT Stories Oral History with Buddy and Frances Russell, May 15, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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…
VT Stories Oral History with Judge Danny Bird, October 9, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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,…
VT Stories Oral History with David Lowe, September 27, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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…
VT Stories Oral History with Jess Fowler, May 22, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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…
John Bralley copy and accounting book, 1832-1846 (Ms2000-092)
Includes 1835: Accounts from Wythe County, Leather-bound volume: 12" x 8", 1832-1846.
VT Stories Oral History with Marvin Boyd, October 9, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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.…
VT Stories Oral History with Eugene Banks, May 21, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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…
VT Stories Oral History with Joseph Barlow, May 21, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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…
VT Stories Oral History with Lisa Ellison, April 22, 2016 (Ms2016-015)
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…
VT Stories Oral History with John Bates, May 22, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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,…
VT Stories Oral History with Todd Barnes, October 2, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
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…
Notebook, Benjamin Franklin Butler, c. 1865 (Ms1990-060)
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, Benjamin Franklin Butler Notebook, c. 1865 (Ms1990-060)
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,…
Handbook, Gemini Titan 2 Air Force Launch Vehicle Press Handbook, c. 1965 (1 of 2) (Ms1989-029)
Part 1 of 2 of the Press Handbook for the Gemini-Titan 2 Air Force Lanch Vehicle, c. 1965
Handbook, Gemini Titan 2 Air Force Launch Vehicle Press Handbook, c. 1965 (2 of 2) (Ms1989-029)
Part 2 of 2 of the Press Handbook for the Gemini-Titan 2 Air Force Lanch Vehicle, c. 1965
Handbook, Final Gemini 10 Flight Plan, June 22, 1966 (2 of 2) (Ms1989-029)
Part 2 of 2 of the Final Gemini 10 Flight Plan, June 22, 1966
Report, Aeromedical Evaluation for Space Pilots, July 1963
Aeromedical Evaluation Report for Space Pilots, July 1963. Includes general findings from evaluation of pilots