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     MANUSCRIPTS and ARCHIVAL MATERIAL

Box BW 13

 Container

Contains 32 Collections and/or Records:

Rudolf Koch cast metal type piece

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589416]
Identifier: MSS 15857
Scope and Contents Rudolf Koch cast metal type piece (1930; 0.03 cubic foot) consists of a piece of brass, with the raised letter "H" and the letter "B" cut into the top surface in high relief, cut by Rudolf Koch or one of his students.
Dates: 1930

Battle Abbey, Richmond Virginia, photograph

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589400]
Identifier: MSS 16033
Scope and Contents Battle Abbey, Richmond, Virginia photograph, undated, 0.03 cubic feet, taken by A. Homeier Studio, at the intersection of Boulevard and Patterson Avenue.
Dates: undated

Basil L. Gildersleeve photograph

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589405]
Identifier: MSS 16045

Jamestown Ter-Centennial Commemorative pin

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589406]
Identifier: MSS 16051
Scope and Contents Jamestown Ter-Centennial Commemorative pin, [1907], 0.03 cubic feet, depicts the United States flag on a gold background surrounded by the legend "Jamestown Exposition 1607-1907 Hampton Roads, Virginia", on a blue backgrounds, within an ornamental border of gold and white.
Dates: [1907]

Rotunda photograph

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589408]
Identifier: MSS 16084
Scope and Contents Rotunda photograph, circa 1875, 0.03 cubic feet, carte-de-visite photograph of the south facade of the Rotunda, printed on verso of mount: J. D. Merritt Practical Photographer (at Frayzer's old stand)Charlottesville Virginia.
Dates: [1875]

Charles Scott Venable photograph

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589409]
Identifier: MSS 16085
Scope and Contents Charles Scott Venable photograph, [1875], carte-de-visite with photographers name and address on verso: A. F. Smith's Photographic Temple of Art, South side Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dates: [1875]

Sale of slaves and land announcement

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589411]
Identifier: MSS 16238
Scope and Contents Sale of slaves and land announcement, 1821 September 17, 0.03 cubic feet, announcing the sale of "5 or 6 likely slaves" and "162 acres at the head waters of the Hardware River, North Garden" by Nthaniel Garland, executor of the estate of Edward Garland. "Land and Negroes for sale."
Dates: 1821 September 17

John Cook Wylie commonplace book

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589412]
Identifier: MSS 16316

Eliza Grout letter to Levi Holbrook

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589413]
Identifier: MSS 16321
Scope and Contents Eliza Grout letter to Levi Holbrook, 1825 September 24, 0.03 cubic feet is a romantic letter handwritten to her boyfriend who is studying in Providence, Rhode Island. The letter is written during their courtship and reveals two well educated people.
Dates: 1825 September 24

Sarah Sutton friendship album

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589414]
Identifier: MSS 16326
Scope and Contents Sarah Sutton friendship album, 1842-1845, New York, 0.03 cubic feet, including nine lithographic engravings by Archibald L. Dick and titled Mary of Mantua, Cemetery of Mount Auburn, Now Westlin Wins, The Young Mother, Washington's house Mount Vernon, Bess and her spinning wheel, East Point and Passamaquoddy Bay, Light House near Caldwe;s landing (Hudson River), and Harper's Ferry (from the Potomac side).Miss Sarah Sutton's Album, select for religious precepts and literary extracts,...
Dates: 1842-1845

Lynne Fromme drawings

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589419]
Identifier: MSS 16331
Scope and Contents Lynne Fromme drawings, 1973, 0.03 cubic feet, purchased by Robert Milton Hawkins, Jr. of Greenbriar County West Virginia, made by inmate Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme at the Federal Prison Camp in Alderson, West Virginia. Two of the drawings are women; one signed "LF" was thought to be Lynette's self-portrait. The second drawing of a woman is signed "Q" as is the drawing of a man with a number on his forehead and thought to be a drawing of Charles Manson.
Dates: 1973

Boars Head Inn Dedication Ceremony records

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589420]
Identifier: MSS 16348
Scope and Contents Boars Head Inn Dedication Ceremony records, 1980, 0.03 cubic feet, Blue portfolio printed with the cover title "More room at the inn," and Boar's Head Inn logo contains 9 typed Charlottesville related press releases, all dated December 1980, 4 press releases with black and white 8x10 inch photos attached, including Monticello and Boar's Head Inn, six pamphlets related to Charlottesville and the surrounding area, including Monticello, Ash Lawn, Boar's Head Inn, and Albemarle County, and 13 full...
Dates: 1980

Collection of Battle of Rio Hill papers

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 2 [X031589428]
Identifier: MSS 15898
Scope and Contents The collection of Battle of Rio Hill papers ( 1992, 0.03 cubic feet) consists chiefly of photographs and negatives and includes an image of the site of Rio Hill Shopping Center being searched for Civil War artifacts, the marker commemorating the skirmish, and the honor guard at the dedication of the marker. The collection also includes press releases, a letter from Charlottesville mayor Elizabeth "Bitsy" Waters, and an audiocassette recording of the dedication ceremony.
Dates: 1992

Shirley Copenhaver Farrier Strother interviews

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589429]
Identifier: MSS 16111
Scope and Contents Shirley Copenhaver Farrier Strother interviews, 2015 February 12, 2015 March 10, 2015 April 10, 0.03 cubic feet, and transcribed by William M. Finley, III.
Dates: 2015 February 12, 2015 March 10, 2015 April 10

University of Virginia Easters photographs

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589430]
Identifier: MSS 16183
Scope and Contents University of Virginia Easters photographs, circa 1975, 0.03 cubic feet, consists of five color snapshots of Easters, and two views of Madison Bowl looking east; a view of Rugby Road looking south; four students walking north on Rugby Road at Beta Bridge; and two students on the sidewalk of Rugby Road.
Dates: 1975

Virginia governors listings

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589410]
Identifier: MSS 16205
Scope and Contents Virginia governors listings, 1966, 0.03 cubic feet, consisting of an alphabetical and chronological list of Virginia governors and Virginia colonial governos with extensive notes in Marjorie Carver's hand.
Dates: 1966

First day of issue cover Edgar Allan Poe bicentennial

 Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589393]
Identifier: MSS 16017
Scope and Contents First day of issue cover Edgar Allan Poe bicentennial, 2009, 0.03 cubic consists of two first day covers, postmarked at Richmond, Va. on decorative covers for the Library of Virginia exhibit "Poe: Man, Myth, and Monster."
Dates: 2009 January 16