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Virginia Cities Collection: [City name], Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Gifts and purchases, from the 1930's to the present.
Reprocessed by Anne Johnson in 2011.
Artificial collection of papers relating to various cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Alphabetical by name of city.
Mss. 39.4 V82co Virginia Counties Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library
Mss. 65 V82 Virginia Quitrents Collection, 1704-1705, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library
Many other accessions relating to cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia are in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library. Please check the subject index for the name of the city. Also, you can use the search box on the top right corner, being sure to check the "Include Box Lists."
Artifacts tranferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Presbyterian Student Choir Badge (39.4V82.A01.1), Presbyterian Junior Choir Badges (39.4V82.A01.2a-e), York River Ink Wash Drawing (39.4V82ci.02), Yorktown Sesquicentennial Commission Medal (39.4V82ci.03), Yorktown Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin (39.4V82ci.04)
Artifacts tranferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Presbyterian Student Choir Badge (39.4V82.A01.1), Presbyterian Junior Choir Badges (39.4V82.A01.2a-e), York River Ink Wash Drawing (39.4V82ci.02), Yorktown Sesquicentennial Commission Medal (39.4V82ci.03), Yorktown Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin (39.4V82ci.04)
A newspaper clipping concerning dead towns in Virginia. 1 piece.
Scope and Contents History of Christ Church. 3 p. 15 1/2 cm. Christmas card from Old Presbyterian Meeting House from William Buckner and Mr. Croarty. undated. Letter to Earl Gregg Swem from Josephine Weeks about buying a newly made print from Colonel Gilpin's "Plan of Alexandria, 1798." June 17,1944. Alexandria businesses papers: envelope from Garrett and Monroe, card from Gwin, Beckham and Company Commission Merchants and Andrews Studios. undated. List of names and inscriptions on gravestones at Christ Church, Old Presbyterian Meeting House and Bethlehem Cemetery by George Magruder Battey. Carbon Copy. June 1, 1944. History of St. Paul's Church, Fairfax Parish, 1810-1932 by Margery Arden Hall. Copy. "Financial statement and report and list of subscribers and pewholders of Saint Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church in Fairfax
Bath is in present day Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Papers of Thomas Marshall Hunter, Morgantown, W.Va. Typed copy of an act for establishing a town at the Warm Springs in the county of Berkeley. October 1776. 1 piece. A list of original purchasers of lots in Bath, Berkeley County. 1 piece. Extracts from the minutes of the trustees of Bath. 1 piece. An excerpt from Thomas Jefferson's Notes of Virginia. 1793. 1 piece. Copies of newspaper advertisements of stores and boarding houses. 1781. 3 pieces.
Scope and Contents Advertisement card for travel from Lynchburg, Virginia. undated.
Scope and Contents Music festival 1931. Advertising folder. Letter inviting people to visit a new academy established at the Midway under Mr. Pike Powers, formerly professor of Mathematics at Hampton Sydney. Signed by the nine professors. July 17, 1838. Affidavit signed by the Librarian of the Library of the University of Virginia on July 10, 1848 that the letter was copied from the Richmond Enquirer collection on July 10, 1848. Brochure of photographs of the buildings at the University of Virginia. A 1" x 3.5" calendar for 1927 from President Alderman is attached. 1927. Prints of engravings: "View of the University of Virginia" and "University of Virginia, Charlottesville." undated. Letter from W.W. Gilmer of Charlottesville to the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia recommending A.P. Abell as Proctor of the University. Partial letter from an unknown person at the University about new professorships, lack of money, who might be retiring and the increase from 32 to 50 Virginia students. April 4, 1856. Letter from Edwin M. Mann of the Chambers of the Judge of the Hustings Court in Petersburg, Virginia to Capt. W. Roane Ruffin, Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia about recommending Mayor R.W. Jones for Chair of General and Applied Chemistry and Pharmacy. September 23, 1884. "College Topics", Volume VII, Number 4, a publication of the University of Virginia which gives and account of the burning of the Rotunda. November 4, 1895. Sent by John Stewart Bryan on February 10, 1936. Editorial to the Enquirer by W.A. Turner about a proposed bill to consolidate the medical department at the University of Virginia and the Medical College at Richmond. undated. Mimeograph copy of a letter to Miss Nannie from Sallie J. Doswell about the advertising costs in her new edition of the condensed history of the University. March 21, 1911. A small book of "A Partial Roster of Eminent Alumni" of the "University of Virginia in the Service of the Republic." undated. University of Virginia Alumni News. December 1926. University of Virginia commencement programs. June 29, 1855, June 27, 1856 (2 copies), June 29,1857 (2 copies) and July 4, 1860 (2 copies).
Scope and Contents A historical and descriptive article. undated. 1 piece. Typed copy of an act incorporating the town, 1749. 1 piece. Typed copy of a list of residents of Dumfries found in the ledger of Daniel Payne, merchant. 1758-1761. 1 piece. Typed list of merchants residing in Dumfries. 1789. 1 piece. A Short historical sketch of the Dumfries lodge of Masons, 1797-1830, including a list of members in 1798. 1 piece.
Scope and Contents A print, "Fortress Monroe, Va. and Its Vicinity" with a numbered legend of places on the picture. undated.
Day book of the corporation of Fredericksbug, Virginia. 28 April 1802 -- 28 February 1812. 80 pages. 12 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches. List of voters and militia in the corporation of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 1855. 48 pages. 13 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches. An illustrated descriptive folder. 1 piece. An envelope printed with six views of buildings. 1 piece. 1787-1840 Fredericksburg District Court Records: See Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court.
Scope and Contents Fredericksburg Street lottery tickets signed by Beck (sic) Welford. Over 50 tickets. Some tickets have the name of purchaser on the reverse side. 1826. 1 lottery ticket from St. Louis, dated March 6, 1817. Pages with photographs of State Teachers College. (Mary Washington University). 4 pages. undated. Printed letter to the "communicants of St. George's Church" in Fredericksburg, Virginia, asking for funds. undated. Statement of current expenses of St. George's Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. February 19, 1872. Advertisement for "Johnston and Company, Druggists and Apothecaries" in Fredericksburg, Virginia. undated.
Numerical list of blanks and prizes in the Fredericksburg Female Charity School Lottery. 1805. 48 pages. 15 1/2 x 10 inches.
July 5, 1953 Daily Press newspaper clipping "Historical Approach Used in the Selection of New Names for Hampton City Streets." Annual reports for the Committee for the Fort Monroe Museum and its successor, the Casemate Museum. 1951-1974.
Engraving of Hanover Court-House, possibly removed from a book.
Two prints of Harper's Ferry by W.H. Bartlett, 1838, showing different views. One newspaper print reproduction, "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Company. 1854. Three prints by G. Perkins, 1874, "Harper's Ferry by Moonlight."
5 printed reproductions of photographs of buildings at the "State Teacher's College" in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Flyers advertising "Gooch" and "Little Miss Spruce" trees by Winslow L. Gooch of Hopewell, Virginia.
Related material: See the Jamestown Corporation Records, 1946-1979, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; and the Jamestowne Society Papers, 1930-1966, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Papers, 1629-1952, relating to Jamestown, Va. Note: Items relating to Colonial National Historical Park and to Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown are filed under Williamsburg. See also: Map Collection. Historical and descriptive articles, and general views of the town. 13 pieces.
Landing at Jamestown. An engraving. 1 piece. Print of "The First Legislative Assembly in America. James Town, Virginia, August, 1619." (From Goodrich's History of the United States of America (New York, 1828). 2 items.
Photostats of four pages from a court journal of James City. 1629. 4 pieces.
Photostat of a portion of John Clayton's letter of August 17, 1688, containing a description and map of Jamestown Island. 4 photostats.
Log houses at Jamestown. By George C. Gregory. Blueprint of a typed article. 1 piece. Deed given by John Page to William Sherwood, 6 February 1682.
Photographs of buildings and foundations. 13 pieces. Undated. Panoramic photograph of Jamestown Island, photograph of a building foundation and an aerial photograph of Jamestown are filed in the Mapcase.
Photograph of a section of the church yard. Undated. 1 piece.
Objects unearthed. 6 photographs and an illustrated article. Undated.
Celebrations of the founding of Jamestown, 1895, 1932, 1935, 1952. 7 pieces.
Monument. Copy of architect's sketch. 1 piece.
Philopena Album. New York: Published by Leavitt & Allen, undated. Includes engraving of Jamestown.
Photostat of Richmond TImes Dispatch, 1936 Jamestown Day Photostat of newspaper clipping about the annual services commemorating Jamestown Day to be held May 13. From the Richmond Times Dispatch, 1936.
John Page to William Sherwood Deed. 1681/2.
Eight postcards from the Jamestown Exposition in 1907, showing: Swiss village, harbor, view, lovers lane, Hotel Chamberlain, official seal of the Jamestown Exposition (1907), U.S. government Pier, and the winding trail. (8 items).
Eight postcards from the Jamestown Exposition in 1907, showing: Swiss village, harbor, view, lovers lane, Hotel Chamberlain, official seal of the Jamestown Exposition (1907), U.S. government Pier, and the winding trail. (8 items).
Ephemera from the 1957 Jamestown Celebration. Includes pamphlets, invitations, program for "An Historical Pageant: Opechancanough, the Last Chief of the Powhatans" given at the site of Pamunkee in West Point, Virginia, schedules, tickets, flyers, press releases and the program of a luncheon in honor of Thomas B. Stanley, Governor of Virginia, at the Savoy Hotel in London, England on October 9, 1956. Includes two copies of the Virginia Gazette Special Edition on the 1957 Jamestown Festival and a report to the Virginia 350th Anniversary Celebration, "Planning Hospital Services for Williamsburg, Virginia."
Monument. Copy of architect's sketch. 1 piece.
Scope and Contents Postcard of rear view of Jamestown Church. 1930's newspaper article entitled "National Memorial to the Progress of the Colored Race in America" about Elder Lightfoot Solomon Michaux building a memorial at Jamestown.
Scope and Contents Historical and descriptive articles, and general views of the town. 13 pieces. Landing at Jamestown. An engraving. 1 piece. Print of "The First Legislative Assembly in America. James Town, Virginia, August, 1619." (From Goodrich's History of the United States of America (New York, 1828). 2 items. Photostats of four pages from a court journal of James City. 1629. 4 pieces. Photostat of a portion of John Clayton's letter of August 17, 1688, containing a description and map of Jamestown Island. 4 photostats. Log houses at Jamestown. By George C. Gregory. Blueprint of a typed article. 1 piece. Deed given by John Page to William Sherwood, 6 February 1682. Photographs of buildings and foundations. 13 pieces. undated. Panoramic photograph of Jamestown Island, photograph of a building foundation and an aerial photograph of Jamestown are filed in the Mapcase. Photograph of a section of the church yard. undated. 1 piece. Objects unearthed. 6 photographs and an illustrated article. undated. Celebrations of the founding of Jamestown, 1895, 1932, 1935, 1952. 7 pieces. Monument. Copy of architect's sketch. 1 piece. Philopena Album. New York: Published by Leavitt & Allen, undated. Includes engraving of Jamestown. Photostat of newspaper clipping about the annual services commemorating Jamestown Day to be held May 13. From the Richmond Times Dispatch, 1936.
Photostat copies: letter from Ellen M. Bagby of the Jamestown Committee of the APVA to Mr. Warner S. McCall of Gibson City, Illinois inviting him to Jamestown for the installation of the plaque honoring Edward Maria Wingfield; memo by Warner McCall read by Bishop Brown at the Annual meeting of the APVA and newspaper clippings of the event with picture of plaque.
Photostat copies of two early deeds from Jamestown from the Ambler Papers at the Library of Congress, "Virginia: Jamestown--Land Patents, Deeds, etc." Four photographs from the National Park Service: Plate 1: Fragment of the Copeland or Chuckatuck Spoon Excavated at Jamestown, Plate 2: bowl fragment indentified as belonging to the handle of the type illustrated in Plate 1, Plate 3: fragment of pewter measure of the baluster type and Plate 4: drawing of drinking mug, restored.
Eight postcards from the Jamestown Exposition in 1907, showing: Swiss village, harbor, view, lovers lane, Hotel Chamberlain, official seal of the Jamestown Exposition (1907), U.S. government Pier, and the winding trail. (8 items).
Scope and Contents Ephemera from the 1957 Jamestown Celebration. Includes pamphlets, invitations, program for "An Historical Pageant: Opechancanough, the Last Chief of the Powhatans" given at the site of Pamunkee in West Point, Virginia, schedules, tickets, flyers, press releases and the program of a luncheon in honor of Thomas B. Stanley, Governor of Virginia, at the Savoy Hotel in London, England on October 9, 1956. Includes two copies of the Virginia Gazette Special Edition on the 1957 Jamestown Festival and a report to the Virginia 350th Anniversary Celebration, "Planning Hospital Services for Williamsburg, Virginia."
Four photographs from the National Park Service:
Plate 1: Fragment of the Copeland or Chuckatuck Spoon Excavated at Jamestown,
Plate 2: bowl fragment indentified as belonging to the handle of the type illustrated in Plate 1,
Plate 3: fragment of pewter measure of the baluster type and
Plate 4: drawing of drinking mug, restored.
Ephemera from the 350th Anniversary of Jamestown. Includes the Virginia Department of Highways report on "Traffic and the Jamestown Festival," "Jamestown Festival Official Program," programs for the musical program at PBK in Williamsburg and the christening of the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery, brochure entitled "Souvenir of the Jamestown Festival 1957, Old World Heritage,"Jamestown Festival brochure, brochure for "The Founders," ticket stub for the festivities, and a Jamestown Anniversary Issue of the magazine "Forth".
Added to collection in 2019 from backlog ephemera.
Panoramic photograph of Jamestown Island, photograph of a building foundation and an aerial photograph of Jamestown, undated for probably early 20th century. 2 copies of the Supplement to the Virginia Gazette, dated June 28, 1957, about the Jamestown Festival. John Page to William Sherwood Deed, 1681/82.
Scope and Contents Lynchburg art club. Catalog of exhibition, 1929. 1 sheet. Flyer for "Lynchburg Institute for Young Ladies" conducted by Mr. And Mrs. Meany. undated. A flyer for the Morgantown Female Academy which is to be run by Mr. and Mrs. Meany, 1845, and a flyer for St. Mary's Female Seminary (Maryland) written by E.J. Meany, Principal. undated.
Scope and Contents Envelope from the business, Messrs. Lee Taylor and Co., Leaf Tobacco. undated. Receipt of William Turner and John F. Powell. August 22, 1795. Receipt of Capt. William Turner and John Poe, July 21, 1821. Receipt of Walter Irvine, Samuel Irvine and Proper Powell, July 11, 1796.
Program of the seventh annual assembly of the Virginia branch of the Huguenot Society of the founders of Manakin. 1937. 1 piece. Program of the seventh annual assembly of the Huguenot Society of the founders of Manakin. 1938. 1 piece. News letter of the seventh annual assembly of the Huguenot Society of the founders of Manakin. 1938. 1 piece.
To the pioneers of Newport News, Va. A historical sketch by George B. West. 1911. Typed copy. 1 piece. The Mariners' Museum. By Homer L. Ferguson. 9 p. illus. 28 cm. 1 piece. Advertising sheets and cards of merchants. 2 pieces.
Receipt for George [illegible] who lives at 453-21 Street, Newport News, Virginia.
Miscellaneous letters, broadsides, and pamphlets relating to Norfolk, Va., its history and people, including an 1804 letter describing a fire in Norfolk, an 1826 polling list, and an 1830 funeral invitation.
Scope and Contents Papers, 1804-1950, relating to Norfolk, Va. An artificial collection of letters, broadsides, and pamphlets relating to Norfolk, Va., its history and people. Includes letter, 1804, concerning fire in Norfolk; list, 1826, of votes for General Assembly election; funeral invitation, 1830; and printed material (Gray Lines Motor Tours schedule and advertisement, "The Tidewater Trail," "Norfolk's Historic Mace" (1935), "Christ Church Congregation" by Robert Morton Hughes and program of "Sesquicentennial Jubilee [of] Norfolk's Most Unusual Church [First Baptist]); broadside describing exhibitions and activities of Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science; and photograph of woodcut showing Market Square. 14 items.
Original, printed and miscellaneous material. W.B. Oliphant, Norfolk, Va., to Daniel Boehm, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention of the office of the Cashier of Dir[ection?] and Deposit in Norfolk; describes the fire which burned Norfolk, stating that "its ravages [were more] than anything of the kind ever witnessed by me"; requests two chests of Hyson Tea after reading of newly arrived shipments from India; also asks for candles and mustard in bottles, as well as a quarter cask of good Lisbon wine. 3 pp. ALS. March 24, 1804. Includes typescript. 1 p. List of voters casting their vote for either George Loyall of John S. Steed as the next delegate from Norfolk to the General Assembly. April 24, 1826 1 p. PD. Invitation to attend the funeral of Col. William Anderson, Norfolk, Va. June 13, 1830. 1 item. PC. Pamphlet entitled, "Christ Church Congregation," by Robert Morton Hughes. 1937. 13 pp. PM. Program of the "Sesquicentennial Jubilee [of] Norfolk's most Unusual Church, [First Baptist]." 1950. 57 pp. PM. Schedule of Gray Line Motor Tours of the Norfolk and Virginia Beach area. 1929. 1 p. PM. "The Tidewater Trail, a chronicle for Groups for Service Women in this Community," featuring an article about the Barton Myers home in Norfolk, Va. January 1, 1931. 16 pp. PM. A brief history and description of the Mace of Norfolk, entitled "Norfolk's Historic Mace." 1935. 14 pp. PM. Advertising bill for Gray Line Motor Tours. n.d. 1 p. PM Advertisement of John B. Loughran, "dealer in picture frames, looking glasses...and clocks," No. 182 Church St., Norfolk, Va. n.d. 1 p. PM. Handbill describing exhibitions and activities of the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences. n.d. 1 p. PM. Black and white photograph, 8" x 10", of a woodcut of Market Square, Norfolk, Va. n.d. 1 item. Ph.
Scope and Contents S.W.B. Oliphant, Norfolk, Va., to Daniel Boehm, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention of the office of the Cashier of Dir[ection?] and Deposit in Norfolk; describes the fire which burned Norfolk, stating that "its ravages [were more] than anything of the kind ever witnessed by me"; requests two chests of Hyson Tea after reading of newly arrived shipments from India; also asks for candles and mustard in bottles, as well as a quarter cask of good Lisbon wine. 3 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.
Advertisement for subscription to the "Day Book" for Norfolk and Portsmouth residents. Ca. 1870. Note: Photographs from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia are filed under James City County, Virginia in the Virginia Counties Collection.
Scope and Contents Pocahontas Playbill. undated.
A letter from P.H. Drewry, 13 September 1922, regarding his proposed history of Petersburg. 1 piece. Tabb Street Presbyterian Church. List of members, 1867. Printed. 1 piece. Advertising sheets and cards of business houses. 3 pieces.
Scope and Contents Photographs of the Virginia State College for Negroes in Petersburg, Virginia. undated. Account book from the Petersburg area. Earliest legible date is 1765. Partial. Fragile. Some names legible. Fragments of invoices from the Petersburg area. Fragile. Legible names: Mr. Buchanan, John Smith, Charles Hudson, Littlebury White, Buckner Raney, Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph and William Hamlin. 1759-1789. 8 items. Advertising card form the Davis Carriage Company. undated. Article on Blandford's Church from "The Commonwealth Magazine". June 1954. Report by the Association Preservation Petersburg Antiquities on the Pride Family and Pride's Field. Includes newspaper articles and photographs. February 4, 1938. Copy of legal document about moving a road near Blandford. Includes plat and list of all tithables on the land of Bollingbrook Ward. May 1787.
History of Portsmouth. By Mildred M. Holladay. In the Portsmouth Star, 19 January 1936. 1 piece. A deed given by Tapley Webb and others conveying a tract of land in Portsmouth to Purnal Pitts. 1812. 1 piece.
Papers, ca. 1793-1931, relating to Richmond, Va. Includes photographs, engravings, broadsides, programs of art exhibits, advertising cards, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.
Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping - "Richmond, Virginia, in 1793, an unpublished manuscript of the Reverend Henry Toulmin, a visiting English clergyman (information obtained from Colonel Gamble, a merchant of Richmond). 1 item. [concluding article only]. Newspaper clipping of a letter, 17 April 1878, from S. Bassett French to John Letcher concerning the riot in Richmond, 2 April 1863. 1 item. Two copies of articles on the history of Richmond by Edward V. Valentine, William G. Stanard, Mary Newton Stanard, Douglas S. Freeman, H. J. Eckenrode and Sally Nelson Robbins, in the Richmond News-Leader, 29 December 1924. Advertising sheet of Richmond's business, enterprise and attractions. undated. 1 item. Prospectus of...Richmond, capital of Virginia [approaches to its history]...Whittet and Shepperson, 1937. 1 item. Photograph of an engraved view of Richmond. Engravings (2 copies) of "Richmond from the James." New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1871. Engraving of Richmond, n.d.
Typescript (carbon copy) concerning Richmond Academy of Fine Arts. Printed card concerning Memorial Volume of Virginia Historical Portraiture, 1585-1830. Broadside, 1937, concerning exhibit of chapbooks and battledores at the Valentine Museum. Program, 1938, for Steuben Glass exhibit at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Program, 1939, of exhibit of watercolors by Edmund S. Campbell. Agreement (unexecuted carbon copy), 1918, between Manchester National Bank of Richmond and Bank of Commerce and Trusts. Photographs (printed) of Richmond buildings. Engravings of capitol building Richmond (London: Published 1831, I. T. Hinton & Simpkin and Marshall). Newspaper clipping, 1925, concerning Virginia House. Advertisement poster re: Virginia House [in Windsor Farms, owned by Va. Historical Society. Was home of Ambasador Weddell]. Filed in Mapcase. Advertising materials (cards, broadsides and blotters). 37 items. (One item, re: Dietz Publishing Company is filed in Mapcase).
Scope and Contents Broadside, 1 April 1875, of First Baptist Church, Richmond. Invitation, 1859, to Monumental Church. Invitation, 1865, to St. Paul's Church. Bulletin, 23 November 1930, of Second Baptist Church. Letter, 1846, concerning schooner, Caroline. Broadside (copies) concerning "Civic Association" and "Committee on Charter Changes."
Scope and Contents 29 January 1882 J. A. Cantrell, [?] to Carrie Irwin, Grace Chapel. Impending visit of [?] Doggett and [?] Saunders. 1 p. ALS. 4 November 1890 Milton F. Paddock, Rector, St. Andrew's Church, Philadelphia, Pa., to Thomas Browder, Richmond, Va. Since Grace Church is to lose Dr. [?] Jackson, recommends Charles A. Rickseeker. 3 pp. ALS. 7 January 1895 Mary E. Warren [Richmond, Va.] to Dr. Jno. R. Wheat, [Richmond, Va.] Account of money spent fro Christmas decorations. 4 pp. ALS. 6 April 1895 Gynne A. Lyell, Richmond, Va., to President of the Ladies' Aid Society, Grace Church, Richmond, Va. Expiration of terms of members of musical committee. 8 April 1895 Virginia M. Robinson, [Richmond, Va.], to President, Ladies' Aid Society, Grace Church [Richmond, Va.] Music committee. 3 pp. ALS. 5 March 1917 Robert A. Goodwin, Richmond, Va., to Vestry of Grace Church, Richmond, Va. Resignation as assistant minister. 1 p. ALS. January 1918 Memorial to Lucy Ambler Mason by Vestry of Grace Church. 2 pp. TD. 15 March 1918 Alms Boxes Report. 1 p. D. 5 March 1918 Report of Junior Auxiliary. 2 pp. D. 16 January 1919 L. U. McCabe, The Chancel Chapter, Grace Church, Richmond, Va., to Mrs. E. O. McCabe et al. Solicitation for contributing members. 1 p. TL. Verso bears agenda for a meeting. 1 p. D. 25 March 1919 Report of Grace Church Auxiliary of the Red Cross. Signed Mary A. Randolph. 5 pp. DS. 28 March 1919 Report of Chancel Guild. By L. U. McCabe. 4 pp. on 1 leaf. DS. 28 March 1919 Report of Woman's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church. Lists donations to War Relief Fund, to Lucy Ambler Mason Leper Memorial Fund, to aid in Influenza Epidemic (soup and milk), to adopt French orphan, and given to Richmond charities. 3 pp. DS. 7 July 1919 William H. Palmer, Richmond, Va., to Austin Brockenbrough, Richmond, Va. Leaves town for a prolonged stay. 1 p. ALS. Encloses letter, 3 July 1919, of William H. Palmer, Richmond, Va., to Vestry, Grace Protestant Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va. Resigning as vestryman. 1 p. ALS. 4 August 1919 William H. Palmer, Blacksburg, Va., to Austin Brockenbrough, Richmond, Va. Prevented by ill-health from attending vestry meetings and unable to attend duties as senior warden. 1 p. ALS. 5 January 1920; 8 March 1920 Minutes of vestry meetings. 4 pp. D. undated Report of Junior Auxiliary, signed by Maude Cooke, treasurer. 1 p. DS. undated Report of Chancel Chapter. Signed Lily Urquhart McCabe. 4 pp. ADS. undated Report of Primary Department, Grace Church Sunday School. 1 p. TD. undated Report of Grace Church Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Paul. Signed by Stuart Cooke. 2pp. DS.
Organizations Letters, 1883, concerning Amateur Dramatic Club. Reports, 1856-1857, of board of directresses of Female Humane Association. Invitation, 1847, of Home Club [to meet at home of Joseph R. Anderson]. Four letters, 1853-1854, to Richmond Athenaeum (from Philip Slaughter, James F. Field, and J. Wood Johns). Announcement, 1884, of meeting of Richmond Microscopic Society. Broadside, 1931, concerning Virginia Historical Society. Two letters, 1911, of Grace M. Dodge re: YMCA. Letter, 1911, of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., re: YMCA. Letter, 1911, of A. Beirne Blair re: YMCA. Letter, 1911, of L. S. Joffe re: YMCA. Program, 1903, of Academy of Music. Program, 3 February 1930, The Artists Series of Concerts (Boston Symphony Orchestra). Legal Petition, ca. 1887, of A. A. Branch, executrix of her husband Thomas Branch's estate to award his daughter her annuity in one lump sum. Deed, 1858, of confirmation between Francis J. Brand, Willie Graseser, and Mary Selle and Charles Selle for a lot in Richmond [Brand was trustee for Mary Selle]. Deed, 1880, of confirmation by Joseph Francis Beyer to Glaser. Deed, 1907, between Isaac Digges and Benj. Barret for Isaac Digges interest in Va. Corporation Digest. Memorandum, 1823, re: John Van Lew & Co. Petition, 1869, of James Duke for a re-hearing in case of John Van Lew v. Duke. Account, 1836, re: selling of Swan Tavern. Third person letter re: lot on 12th St. Judgement, 1833, in Crump vs. Wren administrator, etc. Judgement, 1833, in Cotton & Clark. Notice, 1870, of motion for injunction in Ruper v. Sedgewick. Order, 1807, to pay Peter Gordon for defense of Alexander Spotswood. Deed, 1807, from Samuel McCraw and Geo. Fisher, trustees and Margretta West to Samuel Myers for Quesnay's Academy ground. Lease, 1861, from Spiro Zetila to Alfred Paul. Negative photocopy of letter, 1784, of Turner [?] to Clerk of Henrico re: lots in Richmond. Notes, 1888, concerning correspondence concerning a house and lot in Richmond.
Administrator, executor or guardian, 1856-1870. 46 items. Commissioner of revenue for the city of Richmond, 1856-1860. 3 items. Inspector of tobacco in the city of Richmond, 1871-1873. 3 items. Minister, 1861-1888. 18 items. Notary public for the city of Richmond, Hanover and Henrico counties, 1856-1893. 125 items. Sergeant of the city of Richmond, 1888. 1 item. Sheriff of the city of Richmond, 1856. 2 items. Treasurer of the city of Richmond, 1888. 1 item. Fragments of bonds. 2 items.
Scope and Contents Advertisements Advertisement, n.d., for a lecture by A. Edward Newton. Filed in Mapcase. Advertisement, 1939, Musicians Club of Richmond. Advertisement for lectures at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Advertisement for the Cavalcade of the Cavaliers Pageant. Advertisement for "Strange Interlude" by Eugene O'Neill at Lyric Theater. Advertisement, 1931, for Westinghouse Salutes Richmond. Posters Poster for San Carlo Opera at the Mosque. Filed in Mapcase. Poster, 18-19 May 1928, for Adventure Days in Richmond. Filed in Mapcase. Richard Adams Papers Accounts, 1785-1811, of Richard Adams [probably two men, one of whom died in 1800]. Bond, 1787, of Richard Adams (executor of Thomas B. Adams). Letter, 1792, to Richard Adams. Order, 1811, of Richard Adams. Bond, 1805, of Cyrus Griffin to Richard Adams. Order, 1810, of Cyrus Griffin. Bonds Fidelity bond, 1867, of Samuel C. Greenhow and William H. Haxall to administer estate. Fidelity bond, 1868, of John Johns, Jr., and Bradley T. Johnson. Bond, 1802, of John Mayo with Edward Carrington, trustee for Elizabeth Anne Mayo. Bond, 1854, of J. B. Morton, Hugh W. Fry, Arthur A. Morson, and John M. Patton with Richmond and York River Railroad. Bond, 1816, of Richard E. Parker and William Foushee, Sr, with trustees of Richmond Academy. Correspondence Letter, 1841, of George Jones to Committee of the Marshall Theater Request, 1822, of L. W. Dandridge, J. E. Dandridge, and James Rawlings, attorney for Rob. F. Dandridge, trustee for S. A. Williams. Correspondence, 1912, of Ordway Puller to Samuel B. Dunstan and statement of Dunstan re: sale of property. Programs Program, n.d., of Academy of Music (Johann Strauss). Program, 1930, of Adventure Days. Program, n.d., of Academy of Music ("The Newly-Weds and their Baby.") Program, 1905, of "Magda" at Lyric Theatre. Program, 1929, "Marco Millions" and other plays. Photographic images of Richmond Schools.
Scope and Contents History of Richmond's Social Service Societies of the 19th and 20th Centuries by Elwood Street, Director of the Richmond Community Fun handwritten cover by J. Luther Kibler when radio addresses acquired. Copies of typed radio addresses, Numbers 1-11 and 17 to 56, given by Elwood Street from 1942 to 1948. Includes correspondence between Elwood Street, Director of the Richmond Community Fund, and J. Luther Kibler about Mr. Street's articles in Virginia's county courthouses. Business card for "Moore & Scott, Commission Merchants" located at Nos. 1316 and 1318 Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Numbers 1 - 31 of the radio addresses entitled "Richmond's Home Fires" given at radio station WMBG by Elwood Street, Director, the Richmond Community Council and the Richmond Community Fund. 1942 and 1943.
Scope and Contents Numbers 23 - 56 of the radio addresses entitled "War and Community" given at radio station WMBG by Elwood Street, Director, the Richmond Community Council and the Richmond Community Fund. 1943.
Scope and Contents Brochures "A Tour of Historic Richmond" arranged for the convenience of guests in Richmond by Hotel John Marshall. 1940. "Picturesque Richmond, Richmond, VA and her Suburbs", published by the J.L. Hill Printing Company. 1891. "Footpaths in Historic Richmond." 1944. Cardboard placard, "This Virginia State Flag," about a flag made at No. 1 West Franklin Street in the winter of 1864-1865 by Sallie Radford Munford. Placed by the Richmond Chaper, United Daughters of the Confederacy. 1941. Buildings and Scenes Small pamphlet on the Virginia House in Winsor Farms. Copies of engravings of scenes in Richmond by Margeret Dasheill, Episcopal Home in Richmond, Virginia. 1940. Note card of St. John's Church. undated. Copy of a woodcut of the Virginia Capitol Building by Frieda Koontz. 1939. Account of stewardship at the Craig House. 1937. Newspaper article on the Old Mud House in Powhatan County. undated. Businesses and Advertisements Blank checks from Office of the Greenwood Mining Company on the Farmer's Bank of Virginia in 1800's, Citizen's Bank of Richmond in the 1880's, Mechanics' Bank in New York in the 1830's and George D. Mayo on the First National Bank in Richmond, Virginia in 1910. Writing paper from Murphy's Hotel (3 sheets) and an advertisement or paper covering for "Dove's Comp. Fluid" by S.E. Dove of Richmond, Virginia. undated. Broadside for a sideshow presented by George J. Johnson and Son, Richmond. Acts are Gazzell, Mermaid and the Sea and Punch and Judy. undated. Brochure advertising the sale of "Richmond, Capital of Virginia (Approaches to its History) by Various Hands" published by Whittet and Shepperson. 1937. Gary's Autographic Tablet advertisement, manufactured and sold by A.J. Gary, Richmond, Virginia. undated. "Catalogue of Mme. Demorest's reliable Patterns of the Fashion." 1875. "Richmond Produce Price Current" of W.D. Tompkins and Bro., General Commission Merchants. June 18, 1868. Advertisement for the sale of books by Richmond Authors in Historic Linden Row. Linden Corner Book Sellers. 1953. Advertisement for William C. West, Architect and Superintendent. 1892. WRVA Brochures on their daily radio programs. May 1947 – March 1951.
Scope and Contents Museums and Historical Societies Pamphlet and cards from the Valentine Museum. 4 items. Ca 1940's. Invitations and other material from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Ca 1940's. Papers General Assembly of Virginia Resolution thanking people and businesses in Richmond for their courtesies during the 1924 General Assembly. February 29, 1924. Subscription to "Hillyer's American Railroad Magazine" from a subscriber in Richmond, Virginia. March 1, 1859. Legal Receipt from Thomas W. Doswell, Sheriff of Richmond. James L. and J.W. Richardson are mentioned. 1856. Religion Baptism certificate for Mary Latham Willis in the Broad Street Station in Richmond, Virginia by a member of the Virginia Conf. , M.E. Church, South. 1874. Card about "A Popular Lecture by Rev. J.J. Lafferty" at the Clay-Street Methodist Church. September 13. Back cover of a book from the Clay Street Sunday School Library. Social Miller and Rhoads announcement for a "Book and Author Dinner." undated. Richmond Lodge, No. 10, request, "Brother, You are requested to attend your Brethren at their Lodge Room, on Tuesday evening next, at 7 o'clock. By order of the Master. John Fox, Sec'y. Richmond, September 7, 1799. Memorial Bazaar flyer for bazaar to raise money for the Confederate Museum and monument. April 11, 1893. Invitation letter from the Junior League of Richmond for a Book and Author Dinner. March 26, 1948. Brochures from concerts and plays: "A Streetcar named Desire," 1950; "Carousel"by the Astra Company of Richmond, undated; "Annie Get Your Gun with Mary Martin," undated; "The Howards of Virginia", undated; newspaper review of La Argentina, undated; Boston Symphony Orchestra in 193 and T. Michaux Moody productions, "Conchita Supervia" in 1932, "The Bluebird" newspaper review and a brochure, "Lawrence Tibbett" in 1931. Proclamation by the Mayor of Richmond, J. Fulmer Bright, about the creation of "The Virginia Capital Bicentennial Commission" and proclaiming a Home-Coming Fortnight to be held September 12th, 1937. 2 copies. Brochure for "Adventure Days" conducted by Inter-Club Council. 1930. Brochure for "Cavalcade of the Cavaliers" at the Hotel John Marshall. September 13 to 25.
General Assembly of Virginia Resolution thanking certain people and businesses for their courtesies during the 1924 General Assembly. February 29, 1924.
Scope and Contents Three programs for the Richmond Theatre, undated, but probably the late 19th century. 1881 price list for John Laird's Green-houses, located at Grace and Broad, between Henry and Smith Streets. Also called Grace Street Gardens. Front cover of "Catalogue of the Southern Female Institute" in Richmond, Virginia for Session 1866-1867. D. Lee Powell, A.M., was the principal.
Scope and Contents Removed from Folder 2 Advertisement poster re: Virginia House [in Windsor Farms, owned by Va. Historical Society. Was home of Ambasador Weddell] Certificate of Master Craftsman for August A. Dietz, Jr. Removed from Folder 6 Poster for E. Edward Newton Lecture Handwritten San Carlo Opera poster "Adventure Days in Richmond, Va" poster.
Scope and Contents An artificial grouping of papers, 1632-1973, relating to Williamsburg, Va. Includes maps, articles, drawings, letters, material concerning the Battle of Williamsburg, papers concerning the Black population, photographs of buildings, church bulletins, papers concerning civic organizations, deeds, leases, tax receipts, advertisements, papers concerning education and items relating to Colonial National Historical Park. The materials that comprise this collection were donated in batches to W&M Special Collections Research Center by John D. Haskell, Jr., John Lawrence, Brian Blouet, Parke Rouse, and Staunton Aylor between the years of 1993 and 2001. Some materials in this collection were purchased by W&M Special Collections Research Center. Related material: Material given by the Williamsburg Historic Records Association has been accessioned and filed individually. Enter "Williamsburg Historic Records Association" as "Creator" to see these accessions. Mss. 79 Sw4 Earl Gregg Swem Papers, 2008.364 addition: this group may originally have been part of folders 4 and 7 of the Williamsburg Papers. Mss. 1.09 Williamsburg (Va.) Ephemera Collection, 1892-[ongoing] Mss. 91 B38 Bruton Parish Church (Williamsburg, Va.) Records, 1662-[ongoing] Mss. Acc. 1991.43 Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown (Va.) Photographs, circa 1890-1930 Some newspaper runs were removed from this collection and added the newspaper collection.
Historical and descriptive articles, maps, and general views of the town (in chronological order). Includes transcripts from printed sources.
Pencil sketch of the view of Williamsburg from the south (about 1860) by Mary Wall Christian from original by J. A. Graham.
Watercolor view of Williamsburg from the south by Emily Sneed from original by J. A. Graham.
Scope and Contents Blueprints of maps of Williamsburg. "Palisades 1632-83" (Colonial Williamsburg Research and Development Office, 1 November 1933). "Maps showing location of Palisades 1632-83 in relation to Bland's Survey of 1699 and the layout of the City of Williamsburg" (Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Dept., February 1949). "Map showing approximate location of the 17th century horse path which went through Williamsburg prior to 1699 when this are was known as Middle Plantation" (Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Dept., 3 October 1942).
Transcript of Earl Dunmore's letter - a historical and general view of Williamsburg.
Transcript of letters to George Washington concerning defense of Williamsburg from Charles Lee, 1776.
List of arms removed from Governor's Palace on 24 June 1775, by American colonists after Lord Dunmore's escape.
Scope and Contents Various articles from "The Virginia Argus" in early 19th century.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated 15 October 1881, with an article and illustrations of Williamsburg at that time period.
Ordinances of the City of Williamsburg in effect 1 October 1895.
Historical and descriptive articles, maps, and general views of the town.
National Geographic articles about Colonial Williamsburg dated 1954 and 1968.
Several programs from services commemorating I-Day and victory of WWII.
Booklet entitled Facts about Williamsburg and vicinity, dated 1900.
Booklet entitled Richmond to Jamestown via America's most historic river, dated 1938.
The Journal of American History, 1919, includes several photographs of Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary.
Charter. 2 copies, including a 1722 Contemporary copy. Filed in Locked Section.
Pen and ink sketch, photgraphic copies and correspondence with Earl Gregg Swem concerning the seal.
Photostatic copy of ten pages from Cornwallis' orderly book when he was in Williamsburg in 1781. A note concerning Pennsylvania officers near Williamsburg in the summer of 1781. A sketch of Patrick Henry addressing the Virginia Assembly.
Scope and Contents Papers relating to the Civil War. See also, addition Mss. Acc. 1995.39. Diary: 1861 Photographic copy of a diary and memorandum book of Samuel E. Holt, surgeon in the Confederate Army, stationed at Williamsburg and Yorktown, 3 September - 23 October 1861. (The original is in the possession of Mrs. Eva Rosseau, Williamsburg, Va.) Typescripts of letters: 1862 Typescripts of letter of Gen. Philip Kearny to his wife, 7 May 1862, and 15 May 1862. (Originals in the Library of Congress.) Letter: 4 October 1862 Robert F. Cole, Williamsburg, Va., to [?], certifying that his iron grey mare was taken from him by order of Lt. Col. Smith. Letter: 7 October 1862 Major J. P. Wilson, Head Quarters 5th Penna. Cavalry, to Captain G. C. Johnston, A.A.G., Yorktown, Va. stating when he will make a report of all the horses taken from citizens of Williamsburg. Letter: November 19, 1862. Mrs. M.N. Munford, Williamsburg, to Gen. [Henry A.] Naglee requesting his aid against thefts by runaway negroes and soldiers, especially the use of a government wagon to haul fuel and his assistance, in obtaining medicine for herself. Letter: 16 May 1865 Sallie Munford, at Tazewell Hall, to Lizzie Ewell, describing conditions in Williamsburg. Letter: 8 April 1866 Robert M. West at North East P.O., Cecil County, Maryland, to Benjamin S. Ewell concerning the theft of valuables from the home of Miss Gabriella Galt and destruction at the College of William and Mary by Union troops. Engraving: Engraving of the "Battle of Williamsburg" from the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers (Johnson, Fry & Co., Publishers, N.Y.) Correspondence and notes of Dr. Earl G. Swem about the Battle of Williamsburg.
Scope and Contents 1862 articles concerning the Battle of Williamsburg, 5 May 1862: New York Daily Tribune, 8 May 1862; New York Daily Tribune,10 May 1862, Pages 7-8; New York Tribune, 13 May 1862, Pages 1-2; New York Daily Tribune, 13 May 1862, Pages 11-12; New York Daily Tribune, 12 May 1862, Pages 3-4 and New York Daily Tribune, 12 May 1862, Pages 5-6. Brochure: "Williamsburg in the Civil War" published by the Williamsburg Civil War Committee. Photographs of drawings of Williamsburg and Fort Magruder and Other Confederate Earth-Works, 6 May 1862. Description of the Battle of Williamsburg, Comte De Paris. Article on Fall of Fort Magruder.
The Peninsula Guide, 1936; The Cradle of the Republic - Williamsburg, Jamestown, & Yorktown, 1924; The Cradle of the Nation, 1931 and a brochure, "When Washington's Sweetheart Fainted."
Scope and Contents Advisory Committee of Historians of Colonial Williamsburg, Incorporated, June 1939-November 1941 Antiques Forum with an index of people, places, things, events and more. undated. Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin between November 1928 and December 1929.
Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin from January - March, 1930.
Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin from April - June, 1930.
Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin from July - December 1930.
Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin between November 1931 and December 1932.
Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin between January 1933 and July 1935.
Minutes of the Advisory Committee of Historians of Colonial Williamsburg, Incorporated.
Circulars, 1930-1939. Exhibition of American Folk Art bulletin
Scope and Contents September 1866 John Anderson, Claremont [?] to J. H. Crump, n.p. Asks him to reserve half his wages until 12 June 1868 V. C. Armstrong, Fort Monroe, Va., to Rev. A. Dunlop. Notification that repairs will be made to the church of which he is the pastor. 1 p. ALS. 26 May 1869 Appointment as Registering Officer for 3rd Registration Precinct for Alexander Dunlop. Signed by Edward [Richard Sprigg] Canby. 1 p. DS. 24 March 1874 Inventory of personal property of W. W. Cumber. Taken by Frank Smith, Norton Moses Weaver, & Samuel Smith. Appraised by County of York. 2 pp. D. undated Receipt for rent of school house to the Trustees of Public School No. 3 (A. Dunlop and F. S. Norton). 1 p. DS. debt to Alexander Dunlop [Williamsburg, Va.] is paid. 1 p. ALS. Obituary of Dr. James Blaine Blayton, Sr., a physician in Williamsburg, Virginia. December 18, 2002.
List to be sold by Dixon & Hunter, 11 February 1775 Dietz Press Listing
Photographs and descriptive material of buildings: Michel's drawing of Williamsburg buildings. 2 copies. Prints of buildings. Audrey House.
Capitol Court House (Old) Eastern Lunatic Asylum
Governor's Palace
Kerr-Vest Kitchen Market Square Tavern Masonic Hall Methodist Episcopal Church Powder Magazine Providence Hall
Data on the Public Prison compiled from original sources for The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities by Elizabeth Schmucker Stubbs, 1929.
Raleigh Tavern Tazewell Hall Theater Travis House Tucker House Tyler House Benjamin Waller House Williamsburg Inn (Old) Williamsburg Inn (New) Wythe House Unidentified Buildings Williamsburg Property Scrapbook of photographs of Williamsburg houses taken about 1921. Mounted photographs of Williamsburg houses.
Advertising sheets, brochures, cards, and newspaper accounts of banks and business houses.
Progress report.
Auction advertisements.
Factory catalog, 1991 (first catalog).
Controversy concerning sermon by the Rev. Cotesworth P. Lewis, 12 November 1967, before President Lyndon B. Johnson. Includes copy of sermon, newspaper clippings, statements from the Congressional Record. History of Bruton Parish Church. Poster "Art Exhibit...by Mrs. T. Bonne-Millar...at Bruton Parish House. 1944. Filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg (folder 13).
Organ recital programs, 1939-1941. One poster, 1943, filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg (folder 14). Weekley bulletins, 1928-1945.
Booklets, 1947 & 1949.
Poster, 1951. Announcements, 1944-1946. Filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg. (folder 15a).
Announcements.
Bulletins, 1936-1938 & 1942
Bulletins, 1943-1948
Bulletins, 1949-1953.
Announcements, brochures, bulletins, 1949. Brochure, Methodist Sites in Historic Williamsburg.
Bulletins.
Bulletins
Bulletins.
Epworth League program. Winter 1924.
Scope and Contents Pamphlet for "A Call to Prayer" on the wsorld Day of Prayer sponsored by the United Council of Church Women. March 4, 1949. "Bicentennial of Worship" article from the Daily Press about the First Baptist Church formed by African Americans. 1996.
American Civic Association Correspondence. Cleaning up. n.d. Community Center, 1954. Community Christmas Events. Community Counvil. Community Fund, 1953. Community Sings. County Council of Women's Clubs. Youth Welfare Council.
American Association of University Women. Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Colonial Capitol Branch: List of members, 1916. Notice, 1939. Business Men's Association, 1901. Chautauqua Association. Exchange Club flyers. (filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg (folder 17). Garden Club: Garden Week. Newspaper articles, 1973. Programs, 1935-1936. Brochures, 1950-1956. Yearbook, 1941-1942. Garden Symposium.
Lion's Club. Officers' Wives Club. Pulaski Club: Two letter heads and one newspaper clipping. Red Cross: One membership card, 1929. Soroptimist Club. Swimming Club. Tidewater Guidance Clinic. United Service Organizaitons Club. United World Federalists. Virginia Federation Home Demonstration Club. Williamsburg Film Study Group. Williamsburg Junior Chamber of Commerce. Williamsburg Regional Library Association. Young Women's Club.
Programs.
American Association of University Women: Program and ballot, 1930. Hampton Roads Chemists' Club: Circular, 1931. National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Poetry Society: Programs, 1928-1936. Society of American Archivists. Southeastern Regional Conference of Law Teachers. Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Scope and Contents Account of Williamsburg Resident, 1749 Account of John Dameron with Secretary Thomas Nelson, with account of certificate recorded by Benjamin Waller. 1 p. DS. Account of Williamsburg Resident, 1749 Castleton Harper and John Curd in account with Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller. 1 p. DS. Account of Williamsburg Resident, 1749 Account of Colonel Joshua Fry with Secretary Nelson. Signed by Benjamin Waller. 1 p. DS. Account of Williamsburg Resident, April 1768 Account of Samuel Havistone, 1766, with the auditors with statement of account by Robert Prentis, Williamsburg. 1 p. DS. Account of Williamsburg Resident, 1768 Account of John & Gerry Smith with Secretary Thomas Nelson with account of recording certificate for probating Smith's bill, signed by Benjamin Waller. 1 p. DS. Bassett, William, 1717 Indenture given by trustees of the city of Williamsburg to William Bassett of New Kent County conveying six lots in the city. 14 October 1717. 2 pp. DS including photostatic copies of indenture. Berkeley (?), 1883 Photostatic copies of three letters from Frank to "Berry" and "Monie", 1883 and n.d. from the Berkeley Papers, University of Virginia Library. Custis, John, 1714 . (filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg (folder 19). Photostatic copy of indenture, 1 February 1823, between Thomas Nelson, Jr., George Washington Nelson, William Meade, and Thomasia (Nelson) Meade, his wife, and Dr. Alexander Galt for the purchase of a house and lot by Dr. Galt. 2 pp. Cy of DS. John T. James, 1859 Flyer, 28 July 1859, advertising sale of farm three miles from Williamsburg. 1 p. PM. Mouzon, Samuel R., 9 January 1824 Advertised by John T. James. (Filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg (folder 19). Receipt of Samuel R. Mouzon for his share of the estate of William Nelson of Williamsburg, $218.64 1/2. 1 p. DS. Tyler [ ], 1812 Typed copy of an advertisement by in the Richmond Enquirer, 2 October 1812, offering for rent a dwelling in Williamsburg, recently occupied by Chancellor Tyler.
Teterel, Francis: Policies and premium receipts. 1807-1925 Waters, Sarah: Policies and premium receipts. 1796-1799 Webb, Walter W.: Receipt for premium. 1825.
Wedding Announcement, 1939
Deed given by the trustees on the city of Williamsburg to John Custis conveying three lots in the city. Signed by John Clayton and William Robertson
Indenture given by trustees of the city of Williamsburg to William Bassett of New Kent County conveying six lots in the city. 14 October 1717. 2 pp. DS including photostatic copies of indenture. Berkeley (?), 1883
Anderson, Robert A contract for purchase of corn and fodder from John T. Marston. 1835. Cocke, Doctor Doctor Cocke of old Williamsburg. A printed article. Reprinted form the Medical Times, October 1936. Fresheau [Freneau], Peter Peter Fresheau [Freneau], Williamsburg, Virginia, to Mrs. Maryanne Scott, New York, 25 April 1749. Order to pay Charles Stewart the sum of five pounds sterling. Hundley, Jack "They've sold the town." poem. 1929. Hunter, William Typed memoranda concerning William Hunter. Johnson, James James Johnson vs. Henry Wilson. Suit. 1842. Parks, Eleanor Typed copy of renunciation of benefit from will of William Parks. 1750. Parks, William Typed copy of will. 1750. Correspondence concerning a memorial to William Parks. 1922. Pelham, Ann Creese Silhouette of Ann Creese Pelham, wife of Peter Pelham. Richard, Milly Vicksburg, Miss., to Captain Thomas Russell, n.p., Va. 8 July 1868. A former slave who belonged to Scervant Jones inquires about her relations. She was Milly Armstrong. 2 pp. ALS. Rind, William Copy of inventory and appraisement of the estate of William Rind. 1773. Scott, Robert G. Typed copy of an advertisement of Robert G. Scott, attorney. In the Richmond Enquirer, 27 October 1812. Smith, Sydney Williamsburg, Va., to Henry Smith, 1/2 Way House, York Co., Va., 23 February 1854. Discusses local grassroots politics and his intention to run for Commonwealths attorney. 3 pp. ALS. Taliaferro, Charles Typescript about portrait. Warwick, Eliza Typed copies of correspondence of Eliza Warwick of Williamsburg, Va., 1801-1803. Originals in the Valentine Museum.
Affidavits denying that demonstrations were made against the United States by Williamsburg militia. 1872.
Announcements, newspaper clippings, etc.
Advertisements.
Advertisements.
Advertisements.
Advertisements.
Advertisements.
Advertisements.
Advertisements.
Advertisements.
Scope and Contents Advertisements and other written material for moving pictures. Poster for "The Baker's Wife" is filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg (folder 29).
Garland of Spring Carols.
Receipt for the subscription to the Virginia Gazette., 1930 Outline of W. J. Johnston as editor of the Virginia Gazette.
Programs and posters.
Sheet of paper made by the Williamsburg Restoration illustrating the water mark of William Parks.
Barter Theater and Children's Theater Programs, announcements. Little Theater League., 1929-1938 Programs, announcements, and posters. Other Organizations, 1785, 1925-1930 Notes, programs, circulars, and posters.
Addresses and cards. 1875, 1924, 1931, 1948
Dedication program, 12 May 1962.
The Evening Press. Catalog of type specimens. The Williamsburg Bulletin (1945), Gardiners Virginia Gazette (1942) and The Evening Press (July 1942). All of the above were edited and printed by Joseph Rowe Gardiner.
Scope and Contents Souvenir booklet of the Williamsburg Pre-Restoration Old-Timers reunion, November 1-2, 1980 (Samuel "Billy" D. Royall, printer).
Williamsburg Female Academy and Williamsburg Male Academy. Letters of application and recommendation for teaching position in the proposed male and female schools, 1849. Williamsburg Female Academy and Williamsburg Male Academy.
Photostats, 1811 Photostats from the Berkeley Papers, University of Virginia to Carter Berkeley, pertaining to schools in Williamsburg, 1811. Filed in Box 19, Folder 5, Williamsburg (folder 32). Advertisement, 1805 A newspaper advertisement concerning Mr. Anderson's school for young ladies. Photostatic copy. April 30, 1805, Richmond Enquirer. Letter, 1820 A letter from Margaret Page, at Williamsburg, to John Page, at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia, 19 January 1820, mentioning the opening of Mr. Morse's school for young ladies. (See Page-Saunders Papers, Folder 1). Letter, 1849 William Hodges, Washington, D.C., to Robert McCandlish, Williamsburg, Va., concerning the rental of his house for the Female School. 10 June 1849. 2 pp. ALS Williamsburg Female Academy, 1849-1852, 1862 A circular letter from Hubert P. LeFebvre, at Richmond, 21 August 1849. Catalog. 1851-1852. Typescript of a letter application from John K. Noel for a teaching position, noting his experience as principal of both the Williamsburg Female and Male Academies. 1862. Williamsburg Male Academy, 1855 Printed circular. 1855. Williamsburg Military School (Morressett & Peyton), 1852-1853 Letter, 1840 A letter from E.G. and M.R. Gatliff, at Williamsburg, to James Baytop, at Springfield, Gloucester Court House, 7 April 1840, concerning a girls' school. (See Gloucester County Papers, Folder 3). Bills, 1848, 1868 Bills for school supplies and tuition. 1848 and 1868. Copies. Book List A list of school books. Copy from a paper of Judge Frank Armistead of Williamsburg, Virginia. Female Seminary, 1880 See Armistead Papers, Folder 1.
Matthew Whaley, 1923-1931, 1943, 1945 Circulars and programs. 1923-1931. (new MW opened 15 September 1930, per The Powder Horn, October 1930). Dramatic Club bulletins and poster. Graduation invitation, 1945. Programs, 1943. Program for the George Washington Bicentennial, 1932. The Powder Horn, the school newspaper, March 1928, October - December 1930. Bruton Heights School Commencement invitation, concert program. Miscellaneous Rawls Byrd, History of the Public Schools in Williamsburg. Facts on Public Schools brochures, 1972-1973. 1984. "Pride in the Past," American Education Week, November 11-17. From the Virginia Gazette. Teachers' Guides "Eighteenth Century Life in Williamsburg, Virginia." "The War and Elementary School Instruction in American Colonial Life."
1 photograph.
List of paid Capitation Taxes for 1946, 1947 and 1948 on or before May 7, 1949 and for 1947, 1948 and 1949 on or before December 12, 1949.
Scope and Contents "A Bibliography on the Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg" by Elsie Alderson.
Scope and Contents Flyers, pamphlets and more on the Colonial National Monument, "A Brief History of and Guide Book to Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown" by Rutherfoord Goodwin (signed by the author), "A Historic Old Virginia Pilgrimage" brochure for taking a cruise to the Williamsburg area on April 29 - May 1, 1930 and brochures and reprints about Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Tourist hardback book, "Historic Peninsula of Virginia," distributed by Stone and Webster, Inc. in 1928. Photostatic copy of newspaper account of Jamestown Day, May 13. Year unknown.
A Proposed Zoning Ordinance for the City of Williamsburg, 1945. Zoning Ordinance Adopted 1947.
Scope and Contents Oversized items removed from Mss. 39.4 V82ci Williamsburg Papers. Organized by the folder from which they were removed. Folder 3: Williamsburg Charter. 2 copies, including a 1722 Contemporary copy. Folder 13: Churches - Bruton Parish - Poster "Art Exhibit...by Mrs. T. Bonne-Millar...at Bruton Parish House. 1944. Folder 14: Churches - Bruton Parish - Poster for "Lecture Recital at Bruton Parish Church...Dr. David McK. Williams." 1943. Folder 15a: Churches - Christian Science Monitor, 1951 poster for a lecture by Claire Rauthe and 1944-45 free lecture announcements. Folder 17: Clubs and Organizations - The Exchange Club flyers, 1949-1954. Folder 19: Photostatic copies of three letters from Frank to "Berry" and "Monie", 1883 and n.d. from the Berkeley Papers, University of Virginia Library. Custis, John, 1714 . Flyer, 28 July 1859, advertising sale of farm three miles from Williamsburg. 1 p. PM. Mouzon, Samuel R., 9 January 1824 Advertised by John T. James. Folder 29: Moving Pictures - Large poster for "The Baker's Wife" to be held at the Williamsburg Theater. undated. Folder 32: Schools - Private Schools - Photostats from the Berkeley Papers, University of Virginia, to Carter Berkeley pertaining to schools in Williamsburg. 1811
Letter written by W. Fred Andrews of Gahanna, Ohio to Parke Rouse, Jr. reminiscing about his days as a student at the College of William and Mary. 3 pp. June 22, 1974.
ALS of C.P. Armistead, Williamsburg to the Hon. R. Taylor Scott, Richmond, Virginia, dated 27 May 1893 regarding his brother running for office, probably the Electoral Board of James City County.
Photocopies of newsclippings, journal articles, and Bruton Parish Bulletins about the 1991 dig by New Agers to search for evidence in the Bruton Parish Churchyard, Williamsburg, Virginia, to support the controversial claim that Sir Francis Bacon wrote Shakespeare's plays plus a formula for establishing world peace. August 20, 1992 photographs of Bruton Parish Churchyard digs with Marley Brown, archaelogist of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. One photograph shows the Middleton Vault.
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Samuel Putnam, Union soldier and Orderly in the 25th Massachusetts Volunteers while at Camp West near Williamsburg to his father. Putnam writes about the occupation of Williamsburg by Union soldiers, the destruction of the College of William and Mary, the "insane asylum" and his theft from a Williamsburg home of several letters by Thomas Jefferson, several letters by "revolutionary maidens" and one letter by Richard H. Lee.
One page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper of March 10, 1887, entitled "Virginia a day in a historic town--views of old Williamsburg."
Scope and Contents Fragment of a receipt signed by Abram. Loc[ke]tt and "Wmsburg Dist" noted on the bottom of the page. undated.
Signed Williamsburg Tricentennial poster, 1999.
Handwritten letter from O. F. Helner of the 33rd regiment, at a camp near Williamsburg to Mr. Abbott. He writes about the Battle of Williamsburg and a visit by General McClellan to the camp. May 1862. Transcript included.
Scope and Contents Playbills, 1891-1896 and undated, from plays staged at Cameron Hall at Eastern State Hospital with actors and actresses from the College of William and Mary and the local community. Some programs list "The Virginia Comedians" as the producer. Playbills, 1910 and 1916, from plays staged at the College of William and Mary.
Scope and Contents Union soldier's letter, "John" to his sweetheart "Mary," 12 May (1862), regarding the occupation of Williamsburg by the North. Mention of Northern dead in Williamsburg after the battle and burying soldiers. Excerpt, "...there are some very pretty girls here but I noticed that some of them were [wear] the rebel flag on their bosom." Stereoscopic card, "War Views, View of Court House and Church, Hospital of the 2nd Corps, Yorktown, Va." No. 2374, published by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Someone has crossed out "Yorktown" and written "Williamsburg."
Four pamphlets: Catalogue of the Williamsburg Female Academy, 1851-1852; two copies of the catalogue of the Williamsburg Military School, Richmond, 1853; prospectus and catalogue of the Williamsburg Male Academy, 1852-1853.
Broadside dated December 14th, [1941], announcing a Citizen's Mass Meeting...at the Williamsburg Theatre.
Scope and Contents Photostat copies of newspaper articles about the Battle of Williamsburg from the New York Daily Tribune, May 10, 12 and 13, 1862, photostat copies of a map of the "Lower Peninsula," and "Battle of Williamsburg" and both a negative and a positive photocopies entitled "Charge of Hancock's Brigade at Williamsburgh," "Fort Magruder and Other Confederate Earth-works in front of Williamsburg from sketches made May 6, 1862," "Williamsburg, Va." These prints have notes on them and might be partial proofs for a publication.
Three photographs of the Dedication of Ft. Magruder, May 5, 1952 by Von Dubell Studio. Publication of a letter by The Business Men's Association of the City of Williamsburg about "taking early steps for the proper celebration at Jamestown of the Tercentennial Anniversary...did on the September 7, 1900, in the name of the citizens of Williamsburg, pass resolutions for the appointment of a committee..." On inside of pamphlet, resolutions are listed.
G.W. Thorpe Plat, surveyed March 1916; Pine Grest Subdivision blue print plat, owned and developed by Ernest G. Vaughan and sold to Carrie V. Williams, surveyed November/December 1939; Capitol Heights property blueprint plat of Frank G. Linekin, June 26, 1930; W.L. Jones blueprint plat,May 1926; Bozarth Court blueprint plat, August 10, 1939; Bozarth Court blueprint plat, December 10, 1920; Powhatan Park blueprint plat, property of York Land Corporation, April 1916; blueprint plat of property conveyed by Celia Maxton to others,land between route 60 and the railroad, September 7, 1952; and plat of property of H.D. Bozarth between Clay and Harrison Streets, June 19, 1925.
Posters for performances at the Matthew Whaley Auditorium in 1936, poster for "Middle Plantation Art & Handcraft Exhibition" at Casey's Annex (undated), poster for exhibit of "Walt Disney's Original Paintings used in Snow White" at the Bruton Parish House (undated), Williamsburg Tricentennial Poster, Colonial Williamsburg concert posters, Williamsburg Theatre posters (undated, possibly 1930's), and other posters for entertainment at Williamsburg High School and the Presbyterian Church (undated, possibly 1930's).
Two aerial photographs of South Henry Street area of Williamsburg, Virginia. Undated.
Photograph of a print "Loudon-street, Winchester."
Scope and Contents Many of these papers appear to be from the Clerk of Court office in Winchester, Virginia. Clerk of Court signatures include John Peyton, Clerk of Hustings, Winchester, Virginia and Algernon R. Wood. Organized in date order. Account for Nicholas Scheren to David Michael Rutter. May 1786 Payment from Dr. Robert Colvin to Philip Bush. October 12, 1786 Accounts for Robert Sherrard to James Murry. 1787 Payment from Robert Sherrard to John Hamilton for waggonage from Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] to Winchester, Virginia. 1787 Document about refund of payment made by Tejamus ? Dowdall to Robert Colvin, who opened a school. April 12, 1787 Court summons for Josiah Jackson and Zebediah Hollingsworth for James Murray in case with Robert Sherrard, Defendant. August 9, 1787 Indenture. James and Eleanor Wood of Davidson, North Carolina and David Dedderick, for Lot 9 on West side of Loudon (Loudoun) Street in Borough of Winchester. September 22, 1789 Marriage Bond between Enos Roberts and Mary Kendrick. January 13, 1790 Marriage bond of Conrad House and Susannah Shusher. December 27, 1790 Bond for James Walls as executor of last Will and Testament of John Wynn. June 30, 1794 Charter between Shreve Lawson of Baltimore, Maryland and James Moseley, Merchant on freight on the ship Alexandria. July 4, 1796 Marriage license between James A. Nelson and Polly M. Donald. April 26, 1802 Manumission papers from Peter Lauck to Peter Bisick. March 14, 1806 Affidavit. Josiah Massy took oath of Lieutenant in 31st Regiment, 16th Brigade. Signed by A. (B.) Miller. May 2, 1812. Register of sale of Louisa Robinson (wife of Jonathan Robinson) to Doctor Daniel Conrad. August 3, 1818. Act "to amend the Act incorporating the Town of Winchester." Complete handwritten text of the act as presented to the General Assembly in Richmond, Virginia. Copied by William Munford, Keeper of the Rolls. Document bound with string. Dated December 12, 1818 and passed January 9, 1819 Inquest. "Inquisition on the body of Robert Cockerton (?) who died at the house of Elizabeth Pendleton, Innkeeper. November 1, 1820 Contract/letter of attorney between John Holland of Gosney Manor of Shenandoah County, Virginia, woolan manufacturer, and George Hadfield of Old Hall, County of Chester, in England to Hugh Shaw. June 8, 1827 Manumission papers where Margaret Galloway emancipates negro woman, Maria, wife of William Tuckrin, a free negro. October 17, 1827 Manumission papers or Certification of Freedom for Negro Lucy under the will of Alexander White of Woodville. June 13, 1832 Certificate of Freedom, or Manumission papers, signed by Phebe Coubourn that she raised Nancy Sabro, a "dark Muluto" who was born of free parents. September 21, 1835 Notice to Sergeant of the Corporation of Winchester for summons of Jonathan Cox, Davy Johnson, Thomas Pollard, James Pollard, Richard Strange, Lewis Smith, David Washington and Rose Williams for "remaining within this corporation and Commonwealth more than 12 months of their right to freedom…" May 5, 1846 Bill of sale to William H. Brown from George R. Long for sale of negro man, Abraham Washington. August 24, 1846 Court Case. Algernon R. Wood, prosecutor for Commonwealth of Virginia, against James Pollard, a free negro or mulatto who remained in Virginia after he was freed. October 3, 1846 Court summons for Sally Field for remaining in Winchester after being freed. June 23, 1848 Mary, negro slave of Joseph Baker, charged with trying to poison Nancy Lindsey with tea. June 1, 1849 Notarized statements of Amelia Ann Buck of Warren County, Virginia regarding copartnership with John R. Ricards, John N. Buck of Baltimore, Maryland and Thomas L. Blakemon of Warren County regarding hotel, Mountain House in Hampshire County, Virginia. John R. Buck sells his interest to his brother, William M. Buck. July 3, 1850 Letter from Baltimore, Maryland regarding his father's estate. Author unknown. February 20, 1851 Recording of last will and testament of Addison B. Riely in Baltimore, Maryland. Endorsed by Ann R. Riely. September 27, 1852 Certificate for R.B. Allen to sell wine at his store on Cameron Street.September 1, 1855 Court summons in case of Patrick Conner vs John H. Anderson, Conner's apprentice. October 8, 1856 Letter from John Quanten ? to Robert L. Brookings asking for servant woman Lucy who was part of the estate of Mrs. Emmets?. May 27, 1857 Indictment. John Howard, alias John Newman, a free negro, was accused of assault by Rachel Ann Holler, a white woman and jailed. Indictment against James W. Jones, the jailor, for allowing the prisoner to escape. March 17, 1860 Command to the Sergeant of the Corporation of Winchester to take "…Maria Ball [Colored]…her safely keep…until May indictment … for remaining in the State of Virginia…without lawful permission. April 21, 1860 Notice to Sheriff of Berkeley County, Virginia to imprison Elizabeth Farrow if she is found in Berkeley County. She is charged with having a "…house of ill fame for the purpose of prostitution and lewedness." April 17, 1861 Note from Clerk of Court in Winchester where he says he has been notified by a military order that he is no longer the Clerk. June 5, 1868 Court case with John Vilwig regarding two coffins. June 1886. Republican Ticket for Virginia. 1892. Letter from George S. Bowers of Laurell, Maryland, about "Willie" accepting Christ [in the Lutheran Church]. December 13, 1918 Instructions to lawyer or court about charges of larceny against a free negro. undated. Fragment. "Twelve days have been expended in loading."
Papers, ca. 1824-1983, relating to Yorktown, Va. Includes articles concerning Yorktown; materials relating to the surrender of Cornwallis and to the celebrations [1824, 1881, 1930-1937 and 1981], documents concerning Yorktown National Military Park [now Colonial National Historical Park] and the Navy Mine Depot [now Naval Weapons Station].
Historical and descriptive articles, maps, and general views of the town. 7 pieces.
Two facsimilies of the parole of Cornwallis. 2 pieces. Journal of the siege of York-Town...as recorded in the hand of Gaspard de Gallatin and translated by the French department of the College of William and Mary...Washington, United States Printing Office. 1931. 48 p. 24 cm. (71st Congress, 3rd Session. Senate. Document no. 322.) 1 piece. Un geste patriotique des Strasbourgeois au cours de la guerre d'Independence americaine. Printed. 1 piece. Ceux de Yorktown par Servan Malo, with English translation. 2 pieces. Memorandum on J.C. Louis, Baron von Closen. By Ruth E. Butler. 4 typed pages. 1 piece. Photographs showing restoration of French and American fortifications around Yorktown. About 1935. 3 pieces. Photographs of a painting of the siege of Yorktown. 3 copies. Also an enlargement. Map of the siege of Yorktown. 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. 1 piece. An engraving of the surrender at Yorktown. 1 piece. List of Confederate Soldiers buried at Yorktown which includes Union soldiers killed at the Battle of Williamsburg. (Copy from the National Park Service. Original at the Yorktown Visitor Center).
Printed topographical map of the Colonial National monument, Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Made by the U.S. Geological Survey 1931. 30 1/4 x 29 1/4 inches. 1 piece. Three newspaper clippings concerning the siege of Yorktown. Other papers. 5 pieces. Walking stick made from the flag staff of the 80th British Regiment, Yorktown, 1781. Returned to donor (Nellie Deans Greaves) in either 1960's or 1970's. Printed announcement, dated at Montpellier, 9? December 1781, signed by Le Comte de Perigord, stating that the King has ordered a Te Deum sung in all the churches of France for the Yorktown victory. Purchased from Thomas L. Suter, 16 October 1952.
Buildings Photographs and prints: Customs House; Lord Cornwallis' Cave; Main Street; Monument Lodge (1 piece); Moore House (4 pieces--3 photographs in Mapcase); Shield House (oldest house) and Nelson House (1 piece); Yorktown wharf (1 piece). Monument Photographs. 1 piece. 2 newspapers with history of the building and opening of the George P. Coleman Bridge. Located in mapcase.
6 pieces including 1 photograph. See also Folders 6-8.
Scope and Contents Yorktown sesquicentennial celebration 1931: Mimeographed and printed material relating to the celebration. 20 items. Includes a photograph album entitled "Views of The Yorktown Sesquicentennial Celebration, Yorktown, Virginia, October 16-17-18-19, 1931" presented to The College of William and Mary in Virginia by the Yorktown Sesquicentenniail Association, Inc. Yorktown bicentennial celebration 1981: Official commemorative program. Official booklet: "Miracles at Yorktown," written by Guy Friddell and produced by Tom Hale.
Views of the Yorktown Sesquicentennial Celebration, Yorktown, VA, October 16-19,1931 from the Yorktown Sesquicentennial Association, Inc
Yorktown sesquicentennial celebration 1931: Mimeographed and printed material relating to the celebration. 20 items. Yorktown bicentennial celebration 1981: Official commemorative program. Official booklet: "Miracles at Yorktown," written by Guy Friddell and produced by Tom Hale.
Yorktown sesquicentennial celebration 1931: Mimeographed and printed material relating to the celebration. 20 items. Yorktown bicentennial celebration 1981: Official commemorative program. Official booklet: "Miracles at Yorktown," written by Guy Friddell and produced by Tom Hale.
Yorktown National Military Park June 6, 1921 ...In the Senate of the United States. June 6, 1921.. A bill declaring the battle field of Yorktown a national military park...7 p. 28 cm. 1 piece. 1921 Hearings before the subcommittee of the committee on appropriations United States Senate...on a bill declaring the battle field of Yorktown a national military park...Washington, Government printing office, 1921. 16 p. 23 1/2 cm. 1 piece. Navy Mine Depot Navy Mine Depot, Yorktown, Virginia By Commander A. H. Miles, U.S. Navy. (Reprinted from the United States Naval Institute Proceedings v. 54, no. 4, whole no. 302.) 1 piece. In the matter of Naval Mine Depot, Yorktown, Virginia...Brief submitted on behalf of owners of property...Newport News, Franklin Printing Co. 21 p. 23 cm. 1 piece.
Material relating to the annual celebrations of Yorktown Day, sometimes called Yorktown Fete.
Fete in honor of General La Fayette. Printed pamphlet by R.G. Scott on what happened during planning of the Yorktown Fete of 1824 and why he should not be responsible. 1827.
Centennial. "An Appeal to the Country for a National Centennial Celebration of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis." Printed by Virginian Print, Norfolk, Va. 1879. Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Virginia at Yorktown 1881. Celebration of Yorktown Centennial- a pamphlet containing incidents and speeches from event. 10/19/1881. A History, Surrender of the British Forces to the Americans and French at Yorktown, Va., Program for the Centennial Anniversary Celebration on October 18th, 1881.
"Admiral Francis Joseph Paul De Grasse, Hero of Yorktown" by Louis A Culvillier 1931Invitation and tickets to Yorktown Celebration 1931List of European Guests at Yorktown Sesquicentennial Celebration 1931Newsletter on Yorktown Sesquicentennial Celebration 1931Official Program of Yorktown Celebration. 1931Some Old Yorktown Maps by K.W. Trimble. Reprint from The Military Engineer, 1931Tentative Program of Yorktown Celebration byYorktown Sesquicentennial Association 1931Ticket Stubs-Yorktown 150 year Celebration 1931Yorktown Sesquicentennial Association 1931
Program of Celebration of 155th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown under the Joint Auspices… 10/19/1936
Program of Yorktown Celebration, October 18-19, 1934.
Letter from A.A. Folsone to Hon. Lyon G. Tyler enclosing engraving of a view of Yorktown, "Yorktown Battlefield" by John B. Chapman per Graham's Magazine, 1814.
Scope and Contents Photograph of House in Yorktown undatedPhotograph of Yorktown Battlefield and Moore House undatedSketch of Yorktown- View from the River (Copy) undatedYorktown Homes (6 photographs on cardboard) undatedGreeting Cards -Prints of Moore House and Nelson House 1934
Original ink wash drawing by a federal soldier in 1862. View of the York River waterfront. Transferred to artifact librarian in 2011.
Scope and Contents Plats of Yorktown, Photostats (2) undated Sign - Guided Tour of Yorktown (10"x7" cardboard sign) 1941 "Establishment of the American Army." Photostat of May 27, 1778 Congressional Order.
Available online via the Library catalog for William and Mary users; alternate access is available via the Internet Archive: http://www.archive.org/details/journalofsiegeof00gall.
"Yorktown Church Said Third Oldest in Virginia," Daily Press, Newport News, Virginia. May 9, 1960."Historic Nelson House," January 31, 1973"Battle Lines Will Be Reconstructed at Yorktown," Daily Press, Newport News, Virginia. January 31, 1973.
Scope and Contents Christmas Dinner Menu, U.S. Naval Mine Depot, Yorktown, Virginia. 1950.Colonial National Historic Park brochure by US Department of Interior (2 Copies). 1940Old Yorktown and its History by Mrs. Sydney Smith. 1920Salvaging Relics from York River. 1939U.S. 17 George Washington Memorial Highway Map, Tidewater, Virginia, into Colonial National Historical Park. undated.Views of Yorktown and Gloucester Town—Mariners Museum, Newport News, Virginia. 1946Virginia Gazette Supplement, The Public Observer, "Yorktown Day of Yesteryear." October 1972"Yorktown-Climax of the Revolution," National Park Service, Source Book Series, Number 1 (2 copies). 1941
"Henri de Saint-Simon at Yorktown; A French Prophet of Modern Industrialism in America," The Franco-American Review, Autumn 1937."A Neglected French Collaborator in the Victory of Yorktown" by Harold A. Larrabee. 1932.
Yorktown Sesquicentennial medal commemorating the surrender of Lord Cornwallis in 1781. Transferred to Artifact Collection.
Eighteen early photographs of monuments in Yorktown, Virginia, many with descriptions written on the reverse side.
Photographs of: the Victory monument, the monument on the spot where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, Lafayette Coach at Bremo, Spring where Washington got his water, marker of French soldiers' graves (2), plaque for site of the Home of Nicolas Martiau, plaque for "Baron Gaspard de Gallatin," walk along top of old earthworks (3), where Washington had his tent, spot marked where a tablet once was, plaque for "french soldiers and sailors," where Lafayette had his tent, plaque for Thomas Nelson, Jr. and artists conception of celebration (ships in harbour). 17 photographs.
Photograph of Battery; print of "Reddotopm de L'armee du Lord Cornwallis; 3 photograph of inside and outside of the Moore House, 1911; two copies of the Gloucester-Mathews newspaper, May 7, 1952, with the history of the building of the George P. Coleman Bridge; and one copy of the Daily Press, May 7, 1952, about the Coleman Bridge.