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Promissory Note, Bird Smith to Samuel Huff, February 4, 1805 (Ms1998-001)
Bird Smith says that he will give Samuel Huff 30 acres of land.
Promissory Note, Samuel Huff to James Goad, October 8, 1804 (Ms1998-001)
Samuel Huff says that he will pay James Goad $10.00.
Promissory Note, Thomas Goodson, October 23, 1803 (Ms1998-001)
Goodson asks Samuel Huff to pay George Helton two pounds and five shillings for him.
Notices, Samuel Huff, 1803, 1813, 1814 (Ms1998-001)
Notices of payment due from Samuel Huff of the first Battalion of the 75th Virginia Militia, fined for delinquency for failing to attend muster.
Oral History with Janelle Harden, October 31, 2000 (Ms2002-001)
graduated from Virginia Tech in December of 2000. She majored in Mechanical Engineering. She served in the Air Force at Wright-Patterson base in Ohio, while pursuing an advanced degree..
Oral History with Jessie Eaves, November 14, 2012 (Ms2019-037)
Jessie Eaves graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1965 and was one of the first black students to attend Radford College. Jessie grew up in Wake Forest, Montgomery County, Virginia and served as 1st Vice President for the…
Oral History with Esther Jones, November 9, 2012 (Ms2019-037)
Esther Jones graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1939. Esther used the skills she acquired at CI to assist her husband in running a mine in Wake Forest, Montgomery County, Virginia.
Oral History with Gladys Sokolow, November 9, 2012 (Ms2019-037)
Gladys Sokolow graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1953. Gladys grew up in Pulaski County, Virginia and later resided in Christiansburg, Virginia. Gladys served as Treasurer for the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association Board…
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Head Quarters A. of P., February 15, 1863 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about his brother's upcoming sea voyage to the West Indies and Europe.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near Potomac Creek, VA, December 21, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about war news, the aftermath in Fredericksburg, and Burnside.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Washington, D.C., November 6, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his brother about war news including McClellan's actions and what the Army is going to do with him.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near James River, VA, July 18, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about his family and his brother's duty to take care of them instead of joining the Army.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near Harrison's Landing, VA, July 15, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about the drafting system and war news.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near Harrison's Bar, VA, July 7, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler details recent days including camp conditions, weather, and skirmishing.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Head Quarters Hooker's Div.-Camp near Fair Oaks, VA, June 24, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler details McClellan's actions during the recent skirmishing.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his uncle, Williamsburg, VA, May 10, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler details the most recent fight and the work at the Office of Provost Marshall.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Lower Potomac, MD, December 8, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his brother about the war around him, including the constant bombardment of shells. He talks about the men preparing for another fight in Washington.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Duncaster, Charles Co., MD, November 2, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his brother about being released from command of Company C, much to the dismay of the men. He discusses why he doesn't plan to accept the promotion to Captain.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, October 23, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his brother that he's received orders to move, so he will miss his visit. He has been offered the promotion to Captain.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, October 22, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tell his brother about the possibility of promotion.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his uncle, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, September 10, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his uncle about the march and the skirmishing that he's been through.
Letter, Landon Duncan to Hiram Duncan, Giles County, VA., December 1, 1837 (Ms1997-023)
Duncan talks about a murder in Giles and the aftermath of the murderer's arrest. He talks about his religious views and comments on Biblical scriptures.
Letter, Landon Duncan to Hiram Duncan, Giles County, VA., March 24, 1837 (Ms1997-023)
Duncan talks about the weather, its affect on the crops, and about the immoral conduct of his uncle.
Letter, Jane H. Threves to Hiram Duncan, Gallatin, TN, December 19, 1936 (Ms1997-023)
Threves talks about her family and where they all live. She also talks about the presidents election.
Letter, Landon Duncan to Mr. Alamander Duncan and relatives, Giles County, VA., December 16, 1814 (Ms1997-023)
Duncan talks about newly passed laws in Virginia regarding soldiers.
Letter, Landon Duncan to Mr. Alamander Duncan and relatives, Giles County, VA., November 21, 1812 (Ms1997-023)
Duncan tells his uncle and relatives about his travels from his cousin's house and back to home as well as his health and welfare.
Letter, Landon Duncan to Hiram Duncan, Giles County, VA., n.d. (Ms1997-023)
Duncan talks about his religious views and comments on Biblical scriptures.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his uncle, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD., September 8, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.
W. p. [Samples?] to Radison Allen, December 20, 1864 (Ms1996-008)
This receipt verifies that the account is correct for seven hundred pounds of hay.
Letter, Henry C. Carpenter to Elizabeth Carpenter, Camp near Salem, VA., June 6, 1864 (Ms1996-008)
Carpenter tells his sister about the war including attacks near Lynchburg and Confederate prisoners held by the Union soldiers.
Letter, Henry C. Carpenter to Elizabeth Carpenter, between Staunton and Harrisonburg, VA., June 2, 1864 (Ms1996-008)
Carpenter talks about traveling during the war through Virginia.
Letter, Henry C. Carpenter to Elizabeth Carpenter, Camp near the salt works, November 1, 1863 (Ms1996-008)
Carpenter tells his sister about himself and his siblings with him as they arrived to camp near the Salt Works.
Letter, Henry C. Carpenter to Elizabeth Carpenter, Camp Price near Lewisburg, September 4, 1863 (Ms1996-008)
Carpenter talks about preparing for a march towards Charleston and details the fighting near White Sulphur that he took part in.
Letter, Henry C. Carpenter to Elizabeth Carpenter, Charleston Kanawha Co., September 26, 1862 (Ms1996-008)
Carpenter tells his sister about skirmishing on the way to Charleston.
Letter, Henry C. Carpenter to Elizabeth Carpenter, Camp near Aldersons Ferry, June 8, 1863 (Ms1996-008)
Carpenter tells his sister about war news he has heard and asks about the family.
Letter, Newton Thompson to Elizabeth Carpenter, Camp near Aldersons Ferry, Monroe County, VA., June 4, 1863 (Ms1996-008)
Thompson talks about the Spring time.
Letter, Henry C. Carpenter to Elizabeth Carpenter, Camp at Red Sulphur Springs, February 10, 1862 (Ms1996-008)
Carpenter tells his sister about the low possibility of peace in the war.
Oral History with Dr. Michael Herndon, September 20, 2000 (Ms2002-001)
received his Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration at Virginia Tech in December 2000. He is presently Director of Summer and Winter sessions.
Jeans Noticeably Absent: The Story of Denim Day 1979, April 5, 2019 (Ms2019-001)
A staged reading of articles and letters to the editor about Denim Day from the 1979 Collegiate Times interspersed with clips from the Denim Day at Virginia Tech 40th Anniversary Oral History Collection.
Transcript of interview with James Pandapas, James J. Pandapas Audiotape and Papers (Ms1997-011)
Transcription of the interview with corrections and additions done by Pandapas
Oral History with Dr. James Darnell Watkins, March 31, 2000 (Ms2003-011)
Class of 1971, one of six charter members of Groove Phi Groove
Oral History with Naomi Davidson, October 27, 2012 (Ms2019-037)
Naomi Davidson graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1954. Naomi grew up in the Wake Forest community in Montgomery County, Virginia, and later retired in Pulaski County, Virginia.
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Guest Book, 1886-1890 (Ms2003-007)
The Montgomery White Sulphur Springs resort register includes the names of the resort's guests, their place of residence and notes on their meals, rooms and porterage. While the resort played host to guests from all areas of the United States--and a…
Oral History with Jerry Gaines, March 28, 2003 (Ms2003-011)
Class of 1971, first black scholarship athlete at Virginia Tech