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Collection
Identifier: MSS-79-11
Abstract
Two petitions from Puerto Rican citizens to American officials.
Dates:
03-27-1899
Collection
Identifier: MSS15036
Scope and Contents
T. Catesby Jones Papers, 189 items, 1 Hollinger box, and less than 1 linear foot, contains correspondence from 1875 to 1925 of Thomas Catesby Jones in Poughkeepsie, New York and Norfolk, Virginia with his parents, brothers, and first wife, Olga Hasbrouck. There are also photographs of his family (unidentified), the University of Virginia, Monticello; and his University of Virginia diploma and Virginia law license. There is also a commonplace book of quotations and clippings,...
Dates:
1875-1925
Collection — Box: BW 27, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS -16490
Content Description
This collection contains five miniature illustrated letters from "Emma Birdwhistle," a doll and fictitious character created by children's author Tasha Tudor. These letters were sent to a Miss Annabelle Greinor of Richmond, Virginia. They appear to be responses to fan mail sent to Emma.
Dates:
1989
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 16335
Scope and Contents
Estelle F. Tayloe three commonplace books, 1850-1854, 0.09 cubic feet. The first section appears to be lessons, perhaps in writing. Each essay begins with topic themes in which the author articulates her thoughts, usually a page or two. In one essay title "Intimate Friends," she talks of her admiration for a girl to whom she had written a letter in a previous lesson. The next essay is about Christmas holiday in 1850, her homesickness. Brief notations by 'M.O.' (Mary Okills)...
Dates:
1842-1859
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 9221
Content Description
MSS 9221 Bennett Taylor papers consist of family correspondence with letters to and from Bennett about education at the University of Virginia, descriptions of United States Civil War battles including the 19th Virginia Regiment Company F, Picketts Divison at 2nd Manassas, a prisoner exchange for Lieutenant Colonel Bennett Taylor from Johnson Island in Lake Erie New York, and family news of descendants of Thomas Jefferson and local Charlottesville families from 1851-1894. Correspondence of...
Dates:
1851 - 1894
Collection — Box: BW 47, Folder: 1/1
Identifier: MSS 16687
Content Description
Letters and notes from Eleanor Ross Taylor to Paul Collinge and Mary Lyons (Heartwood Books). Also includes one program from Taylor's funeral and one from her husbands funeral (St Paul's Church, Charlottesville, Virginia) collected by Paul Collinge.
Dates:
1999-2012
Collection
Identifier: MSS 6171
Content Description
Alfred Tennyson letter to the editor and publisher Kegan Paul regarding a German translation of Tennyson's Queen Mary. Alfred Tennyson letter to the editor of the Daily Graphic (1890 July 31) informing him to use his favorite photograph taken of him by John Edwin Mayall of Regent Street.
Dates:
undated, circa 1875-1876; 1890 July 31
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2015-05
Abstract
Small collection of University of Virginia memorabilia.
Dates:
1906-1958
Collection — Box: BW 31, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 16565
Content Description
Original teleplay script, based on Ernest Hemingway's short story, for the 1953 television episode of Omnibus, a television series from 1952-1961.
Dates:
1953
Collection
Identifier: MSS-00-5
Abstract
Book of entries and expenses of an Ohio lawyer.
Dates:
1841-1844
Collection — Box: RG 23 - Additions Box 1, Folder: 001
Identifier: RG-23/10
Scope and Contents
This collection contains recommendations for staff structure and the constitution of the Caviler Daily, the student newspaper.
Dates:
1973-1974
Collection
Identifier: MSS-91-1
Abstract
Commonplace book containing British legal precedents and some citations of New Jersey law.
Dates:
undated
Collection
Identifier: MS-56
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 29 glass plate negatives illustrating various architectural aspects of the University of Virginia Medical Center and School of Medicine circa 1920-1935, including major hospital renovations and additions.
Dates:
circa 1920-1935
Collection — Box: BW 54, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 16787
Content Description
This collection contains an anonymous sketchbook containing a highly illustrated handwritten gothic story, additional watercolor paintings, and numerous pen and ink sketches. The primary story pertains to a horse race between the devil and death that takes place on March 12, 1830. It is likely a satire on the first English National Steeplechase, which was run in Bedfordshire on March 8, 1830, and was the precursor of the Grand National race at Aintree. Nine full-page watercolors are devoted...
Dates:
n.d, c.1830
Collection
Identifier: MSS-91-3
Abstract
Attorney's legal document referencing cases in Pennsylvania
Dates:
1871 - 1889
Collection
Identifier: RG-32-214
Scope and Contents
The Federalist Society at the University of Virginia School of Law was constituted in April 18, 1988 as a “Contracted Independent Organization (CIO) at the University of Virginia and is associated with the national Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies.” Their mission is “to promote awareness and debate of law and public policy issues, with particular emphasis on the principles of judicial restraint, individual liberty, and the separation of governmental...
Dates:
1983 - 2004
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2018-02
Abstract
1870 and 1874 lithoprinted copies Prof. John B. Minor lectures. Also a top hat.
Dates:
1875 - 1876; 1790
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 15804
Scope and Content Note
The Gleaner magazine (1910-1918; 0.8 cubic feet) documents a partial print run of the UK amateur manuscript magazine. The collection contains sixteen issues, each handmade and one-of-a-kind, each containing a variety of literary essays, illustrations, and cartoons. Later issues include first-person accounts of World War I written by members of the military.
Dates:
1910-1918
Collection
Identifier: MSS-78-5
Abstract
Thirty four agenda notebooks (1930-1963).
Dates:
1930-1963
Collection
Identifier: RG-32-207