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letters (correspondence)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.

Found in 108 Collections and/or Records:

Ralph Whitacre correspondence

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: ViU-2017-0134
Dates: 1944-1945
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Robert Garlick Hill Kean papers--addition

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: ViU-2019-0059
Dates: 1848 - 1898
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Armstead L. Robinson papers

 File
Identifier: MSS 12836
Scope and Contents The Armstead L. Robinson papers(1848-2001; 43 cubic feet) consist of audiotapes; book reviews; census material; computer printouts; conference papers; correspondence; biographical information; instructional material; lectures and speeches; manuscripts and original writings by Robinson, his colleagues and students; maps; memorabilia; microfilm; organizational and professional files; photographs; printed items, and research and topical files. Most of the nineteenth century material is in...
Dates: 1848-2001; Majority of material found in 1967-1992
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Paul T. Ruxin collection of James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, and their Circle collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 16519
Scope and Contents An autographed signed letter from James Boswell to Andrew Gibb December 5, 1792 about receiving boxes, rent, and giving his son James Boswell money.An autographed signed 4 page letter from James Boswell to Andrew Gibb, (the overseer at his Auchinleck estate) May 31, 1793 discussing road repairs, horse breeding, and lumber sales. London. An autograph signed letter from James Boswell to Thomas Percy April 16, 1773 inviting Percy to dine at his lodgings with Joshua...
Dates: 1769-1793
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Sir Robert Hadow papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ViU-2023-0144
Dates: c.1914-1962
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Howard W. Smith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8731
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the files and working papers of Howard Worth Smith who represented Virginia in Congress for some thirty-five years as representative from the Eighth Congressional District. Included are correspondence received and carbon copies of replies, clippings, printed government and other publications, copies of printed bills, reports, press releases, speeches, notes, memoranda, financial records, tape and disc...
Dates: 1933 - 1966
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Somerville family papers

 Box
Identifier: MSS 16201
Scope and Contents The Somerville family papers (1821-2013) consists of correspondence, photographs, printed materials, and extensive genealogical files. The papers and research detailing the history of the Somerville family, mainly in America, range from its colonial background to contemporary times. The extensive genealogical research is comprised of notes and charts, along with correspondence, photographs, military records, personal notes, clippings, and printed materials. The collection also includes...
Dates: 1821 - 2013
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Elizabeth Stoddard letters to Ella Farman

 Collection — Box BW 49, Folder: 1/1
Identifier: MSS 8266
Content Description

Three autograph letters of Elizabeth Stoddard signed, to Ella Farman, author and editor of Wide Awake discussing the literary periodical press, payments to authors, and other matters. Written legibly in ink on three folded sheets of "E.D.B.S." (Elizabeth Drew Barstow Stoddard) embossed stationary. This collection is an addition to Elizabeth Stoddard letters in the Barrett Collection (MSS 8266, 8266-a).

Dates: circa 1875
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Stowe grocery store ledgers

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: X032652607]
Identifier: MSS 16433
Scope and Contents Note

The Stowe grocery store ledgers (1870-1934; 0.4 cubic feet) document the operation of the titular family's grocery store in Petersburg, Virginia. Ledgers document monthly expenses for items ranging from rent to flour to labor. The collection also contains a small file of personal letters and bills for appliances.

Dates: 1870 - 1934
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Bennett Taylor papers--addition

 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
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Taylor family papers

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ViU-2023-0012
Dates: 1894-1983
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Eleanor Ross Taylor letters to Paul Collinge

 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
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

The Papers of Charles O. Gregory

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-79-9
Abstract

Small collection (1937-1966) of legal correspondence between Prof. Gregory and Justice Frankfurter. Also memorabilia related to Robert and Edward Kennedy while students at the university.

Dates: 1937-1966
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

The Papers of Chief Justice Earl Warren

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-87-1
Abstract

Personal correspondence, photographs, memorabilia and a shotgun that belonged to Chief Justice Warren, 1951-1974.

Dates: 1951-1974
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

The Papers of George B. Eager, Jr.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-78-7
Abstract

Small collection of correspondence related to the University of Virginia (1933-1936).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1933-1936
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

The Papers of Henry S.K. Morison

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-78-8
Abstract

Three letters, responses from Socrates Maupin and John B. Minor to questions asked by the Morisons.

Dates: 1864-04-26 - 1874-02-11
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

The Papers of Herbert Johnson

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-82-4
Abstract

Small collection of correspondence between Herbert Johnson, Law ’27 and the University of Virginia School of Law and the Law School Alumni Association.

Dates: 1926-1977
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

The Papers of John Bassett Moore

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-78-9
Abstract

Small collection of correspondence, newspaper clippings and memorabilia.

Dates: 1894-1966
Found in: Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

The University of Virginia Collection on the Events in Charlottesville, VA, August 11-13, 2017

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 16386
Scope and Contents This collection contains offensive and harmful language and imagery including racist and violent references and imagery. The purpose of this note is to give users the opportunity to decide whether they need or want to view these materials, or at least, to mentally or emotionally prepare themselves to view the materials.  This collection documents the events of August 11 and 12, 2017 that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the circumstances...
Dates: 2015-01-13 - 2020; Majority of material found within 2017-01-03 - 2020
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

Alexander Theroux letters to Judy Barnes

 Collection — Box BW 43, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 16662
Content Description

11 letters from Alexander Theroux to Judy Barnes. Barnes, whose name is now Judith Music, describes the letters as such: “We had met in 1972 when he was on the faculty of Longwood College and I was a reference librarian there.” The dates of the letters are: 1 Letter (1973), 4 Letters (1974), 2 Letters (1978), 1 Letter (1979), 2 Letters (1980).

Dates: 1973 - 1980
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library