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Transcript of the J. W. Ryland Diary, 1863-1865 (Ms2019-011)
The J. W. Ryland Diary consists of a single Civil War diary kept by J. W. Ryland between September 1863-1865. In his diary, Ryland records activities from September 1863 – January 1866. His entries include the topics of the creation of the…
J. W. Ryland Diary, 1863-1865 (Ms2019-011)
The J. W. Ryland Diary consists of a single Civil War diary kept by J. W. Ryland between September 1863-1865. In his diary, Ryland records activities from September 1863 – January 1866. His entries include the topics of the creation of the…
Oral History with William Simpkins, July 25, 2019 (Ms2019-001)
William Simpkins discusses his experience coming to Virginia Tech as a student from the local area in the late 1990s and coming out as gay while here. He talks about the history of gay student groups at Virginia Tech in the late 1990s and their…
Oral History with Susan Manero, April 5, 2019 (Ms2019-001)
Susan Manero talks about her time at Southern Seminary College (now Southern Virginia University) decision to transfer to Virginia Tech, surprise at the lack of denim on Denim Day in 1979, coming out, the gay and lesbian community in Blacksburg, the…
Oral History with Charles Johnson, October 18, 2012 (Ms2019-037)
Charles Johnson graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1953 and served as President of the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association. Johnson employed the barbering trade he acquired at CI for many decades in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Oral History with Phillip Price, February 1, 1996 (Ms2003-011)
Rev. Phillip Harmon Price and his sister, Anna Christine Price integrated Blacksburg High School in 1961
Oral History with Mary Smith Mills, November 27, 2012 (Ms2019-037)
Mary Smith Mills attended Christiansburg Institute from 1941 to 1945. Mary grew up in Christiansburg, Virginia and later became the first black woman to work at a clothing store in downtown Blacksburg.
Oral History with Ebony Wilson, February 12, 2001 (Ms2002-001)
Ebony Wilson is a 2001 graduate of Virginia Tech. She grew up in Norfolk, VA and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. She continued her service in the Navy.
Huff-Hylton Genealogy Materials (Ms1998-001)
The collection contained photocopies of genealogical research related to the Huff and Hylton families. These materials were scanned and combined into a pdf when the collection was digitized.
Letter, L. D. Hylton to S. Weddle, n.d. (Ms1998-001)
Hylton talks about what he heard about the battle at Richmond.
Envelope, S.P. Weddle to Barbara Hylton (Ms1998-001)
Addressed to Mrs. Barbara Hylton of Floyd Co., VA.
Poem, Barbara Hylton (Ms1998-001)
Hylton writes a poem to her husband, Lorenzo, about receiving the picture that he sent.
Needlepoint, Barbara Hylton (Ms1998-001)
"United forever" stitched with two hearts with an arrow through them.
Letter, Barbara Soscha to Mr. Robert Howell, Marietta, GA., June 12, 1975 (Ms1998-001)
Letter regarding Lorenzo D. Hylton's gravesite in Marietta, Georgia. Certificate of Hylton's war record.
Assignment of real estate, James Dillion to Barbara Dillion, Patrick County, VA.,
Assignment of real estate in Patrick County, VA., of James Dillion to his widow, Barbara Dillion.
Letter, Martha Huff to Barbara E. Hylton, Putnam Co., IN., April 11, 1875 (Ms1998-001)
Huff asks her sister for news of her health and tells her about a baby who died recently after falling ill. *on back of letter - another letter from Martha Huff to James Huff inviting him to come stay in Indiana.
Letter, Martha Huff to Barbra Hylton and Mother Huff, Hundrix County, IN, October 24, 1866 (Ms1998-001)
Huff tells her sister about her family's health and a funeral.
Letter, Martha Huff to Barbara E. Hylton, Hundrix Co., IN., August 8, 1866 (Ms1998-001)
Huff tells her sister about her family's health.
Promissory Note, Barbara E. Hylton to Riley H. Hylton, October 7, 1865 (Ms1998-001)
Promissory note marking the payment of eight dollars and 90 cents to Riley Hylton.
Letter, Martha Huff to E. Hylton, Putnam Co., IN., July 21, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Huff tells her sister that misfortune has made her move to another place in Putnam County.
Letter, Leliann Hubbard to Barbara E. Hyton, July 8, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Hubbard tells her sister that they've both lost their companions and talks about moving on with the children.
Letter, James H. Guthrie, February 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Note telling the recipient that they will be receiving a lock of hair.
Letter, Isa Hylton to Barbara Hylton, Dalton, GA., February 18, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Isa Hylton writes to Barbara regarding Lorenzo Hylton's death.
Confederate Bond, February 17, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Five dollar confederate bond.
Letter, Samuel Slusher to Barbara E. Hylton, Camp near Dalton, GA., February 15, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Slusher informs Barbara Hylton of the death of her husband, Lorenzo.
Letter, L. D. Hylton to B. E. Hylton, Marrieta, GA., January 20, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Hylton updates his wife on his recovery since his injury.
Letter, L. D. Hylton to B. E. Hylton, Camp on Black Water, VA., March 12, 1863 (Ms1998-001)
Hylton talks about his marching orders and war news.
Letter, Lorenzo D. Hylton to Bruwell Hylton, February 1, 1863 (Ms1998-001)
Lorenzo Hylton tells Burwell Hylton to tell his wife that he has sent a picture to her and to look for it at Uncle Bryant's.
Letter, Lorenzo Hylton to Barbara Hylton, Dinwiddie, CO., VA., December 28, 1862 (Ms1998-001)
Near Petersburg, Hylton tells his wife about the camp and getting his picture taken to send to her.
Letter, Lorenzo Hylton to Barbara Hylton, Bath Co., KY., October 18, 1862 (Ms1998-001)
Hylton tells his wife that he is going to start marching from Kentucky to Virginia soon. He also instructs her to sell the cows at home.
Letter, L. D. Hylton to [Barbara Hylton], Salt Vill Washington Co., VA., May 10, 1862 (Ms1998-001)
Hylton talks about traveling from Abingdon, VA to Saltville, VA and about where they are going next.
Letter, Barbara Hylton to Lorenzo Hylton, Floyd Co., VA., April 24, 1862 (Ms1998-001)
Hylton tells her husband about the birth of her daughter and about the family helping to get the corn in.
Receipt, L. D. Hylton to George W. Slusher, January 8, 1858 (Ms1998-001)
Receipt for work done by George W. Slusher
Loan Account, Samuel Huff, July 31, 1816 (Ms1998-001)
Montgomery County loan account in the name of Samuel Huff
Fine, Samuel Huff, November 12, 1812 (Ms1998-001)
Fine of 1 dollar and 50 cents to Samuel Huff for delinquency at Battalion and Augt. Musters
Promissory Note, James Brawhey to Samuel Huff, February 23, 1812 (Ms1998-001)
Promises 4 dollars, 4 shillings and two sixpences.
Promissory Note, Sam Huff to John Snyder, January 12, 1808 (Ms1998-001)
Huff promises to pay John Snyder one pound and nine pence.
Indenture, Bird Smith to William Thompson, March 3, 1807 (Ms1998-001)
Indenture between Bird Smith and William Thompson, for land on the west fork of Little River in Montgomery County, VA.
Promissory Note, James Keef to William Byron, September 23, 1806 (Ms1998-001)
Keef promises 8 dollars to be paid on or before November 1, 1806.
Letter, John Weddle to Samuel Huff, August 1806 (Ms1998-001)
Weddle informs Samuel Huff of his welfare after his trip and what he saw while he traveled.