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A brief survey of printing: history and practice manuscript
Item — Box: BW 22, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 16409
Scope and Contents NOte
The manuscript is likely a production copy of "A brief survey of printing: history and practice" (1923; 0.03 cubic feet) by Stanley Morison and Holbrook Jackson. Sixteen additional leaves with reproduction printing samples pasted on. Fourteen of these reproductions are not present in the published version of this work, and two leaves contain notes handwritten by Morison. Duplicated pages of typed text on letterhead of "Linotype & Machinery Limited, London."
Dates:
1923
Ellie Acker copy book
Collection — Box: BW 3, Folder: 1 [X031589233]
Identifier: MSS 16068
Scope and Contents
Ellie Acker copybook, 0.03 cubic feet, 1860-1861 consists of handwritten essays titled "On Good Manners", On the Importance of a Good Character", "Precepts On Time", "On the Importance of a Well-Spent youth" "Indolent Habits Lay the Foundation of Misery", and "Pride"
The book is printed in gray wrapper depicting a scene showing the exterior of Leary & Getz Booksellers in Philadelphia on the front and include their advertisements
The book is printed in gray wrapper depicting a scene showing the exterior of Leary & Getz Booksellers in Philadelphia on the front and include their advertisements
Dates:
1860-1861
African-American owned Virginia businesses letters and ephemera
Collection — Box: BW 12, Folder: 1 [X031589378]
Identifier: MSS 16290
Scope and Contents
African-American owned Virginia businesses letters and ephemera, 1919-1933, 0.03 cubic feet, includes A. W. Holmes, Grand Master of the National Ideal Benefit Society, Maggie L. Walker, W. J. Craig, C. M. Burt, Ellen B. Talor, Edward B. Taylor, James T. Carter and many others representing passenger traffic committees and banks.
Dates:
1919-1933
African-American World War II Unit photograph
Collection — Box: BW 1, Folder: 1 [X031580190]
Identifier: MSS 15975
Scope and Contents
This collection of an African American Unit in World War II photograph is 0.03 cubic feet, contains one photograph of the First Platoon Company D. 8th Medical Training Battalion, 3rd Medical Training Regiment, at Camp Pickett, Virginia on June 25, 1943.
Dates:
1943
African Americans in Richmond organizations photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 15967
Scope and Contents
African Americans in Richmond organizations photographs (1940-1959; 0.06 cubic feet) includes the Leigh Street Young Men's Christian Asssociation, Hi-Y Club, Gray Club, B and P Council, Richmond Area Youth, Interracial Seminar, Richmond Basketball, Father-son Banquets, Annual Banquets, Leigh Street Y.M.C.A. camp, [Gradale] Girls, girls playing cricket, and Baskets for the Need(y). Included is a photograph of Dr. J. W. [Banco] and Roscoe Mitchell. Photographs are from the studios of Brodnax with...
Dates:
1940-1959
Airplane delivery of the Richmond News Leader, photographs
Collection — Box: BW 13, Folder: 1 [X031589401]
Identifier: MSS 16034
Scope and Contents
Airplane delivery of the Richmond News Leader, photographs, 1923 July 10, 0.03 cubic feet, showing an airplane and crew in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and Richmond, Virginia. Photograph #1 was taken in White Sulphur Springs, flown to Richmond, published in the Richmond News Leader, and the printed newspapers returned to White Sulphur Springs with the same crew and airplane. Photograph # 10 show the pubished newsaper with photograph #1. Photographs #8 and #9 show buildings at Byrd...
Dates:
1923 July 10
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company annual report
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS-16462
Content Description
This collection contains a mimeograph or lithograph copy of annual report of the president and directors of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company annual report. This report describes the condition and business of this company for the year from 1888 to1889.The document is signed by Franklin Weld, President. The report contains a narrative description of the events of the year followed by lists of merchandise shipped through year, comparative statements of materials shipped, and financial...
Dates:
1889-09-30
Albemarle County ledger book
Item — Ledger: 1
Identifier: MSS 16407
Scope and Contents Note
The Albemarle County ledger book (1871-1880; 0.5 cubic feet) is approximately 60 pages of accounts recorded; many names have been lined through, indicating the ledger was repurposed. Page 50 is an account "An approximation of all debts by me Jan. 1, 1879 with a view of comparisons on Jan'y 1880," and includes monies owed "Geo. M. McIntire, Druggist," "Patterson & Cochrane, Dry goods," and "A.C. Brechin Books," etc. Pages 52-61 record cash expended for the year 1879 and contain hundreds of...
Dates:
1871 - 1880
Albert Taylor Bledsoe and Sophia Bledsoe Herrick letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS 3461
Dates:
1858-1908
John F. Allen letter
Collection — Box: BW 15, Folder: 1 [X030899212]
Identifier: MSS 16358
Dates:
1855 August 25
Alpha Kappa Alpha scrapbook
Record Group — Flat_Box: 1
Identifier: RG 23/4/25
Content Description
Scrapbook of the Theta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (1974-1975; 0.10 cubic feet). Album contains photographs, flyers, certificates, and other ephemera.
Dates:
1974-1975
Mary Ann Ankrim friendship album
Collection — Box: BW 4, Folder: 1 [X031589236]
Identifier: MSS 16071
Scope and Contents
Friendship album, Mary Ann Ankrim, 0.03 cubic feet, 1833, Jennersville, Pennsylvania. The album has a calligraphy title page and other pages with numerous rhyming verses, dated and signed, some with locations. Of added note are 2 pencil sketches, a pen and ink drawing and a watercolor.
Dates:
1833
Anne Spencer Speaks: Images in the Garden collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS14986
Dates:
1985-1996
Apex Beauty College records
Collection — Box: BW 10, Folder: 1 [X031589357]
Identifier: MSS 16253
Scope and Contents
Apex Beauty College records, 1936-1970, 0.03 cubic feet, includes 10 black and white photographs of students of the college, one draft of a business portfoilio and other information about the school. Photographs are stamped Scott L. Henderson (photographer).
Dates:
1936-1970
Martha J. Applegate leaves of friendship book
Collection — Box: BW 11, Folder: 1 [X031589371]
Identifier: MSS 16282
Scope and Contents
Martha J. Applegate leaves of friendship book,1850's, 0.03 cubic feet, in original brown boards with blind stamped decoration, all edges gilt and title is on a round blue background with gilt border. Elaborate gilt spine. It is signed at the front, "Miss Mattie Applegate"
Dates:
1850's
The Arcadians records
Record Group — Box: 1
Identifier: RG 23/3/1
Content Description
Typed scripts, musical score, and newspaper clipping relating to the musical The Visiting Girl, authored by Nevil G. Henshaw and Jesse B. Hull for production by the Arcadians.
Dates:
1907
Judith F. Armstrong memory book
Collection — Box: BW 7, Folder: 1 [X031589284]
Identifier: MSS 16160
Scope and Contents
Judith F. Armstrong memory book, at James G. Johnson Elementary School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1955-1956, totals 0.03 cubic feet. The memory book has scrapbook -style pages with pre-printed captions such as "My Teacher" and school photographs. Each photograph is captioned with names in pencil.
Dates:
1955-1956
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