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College of William and Mary

James City County Oral History Collection, 1983/1986, bulk 1984

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The James City County Oral History Collection holds two copies of transcripts and one corresponding cassette tapes of the Oral History Project directed by Robinette Fitzsimmon of the James City County Historical Commission. The collections includes interviews of residents of James City County, the City of Williamsburg, and York County, Virginia. Topics range from education to farming to Eastern State Hospital. Time periods covered begin with family memories from the Revolutionary War to the 1980's. Many interviewees were born in late 1800's to early 1900's.

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Charles Minnigerod mammoth plate portrait, 1865/1879

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A hand-colored mammoth plate portrait of Charles Minnigerod, 1814-1894, rector of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia during the American Civil War. The image was photographed by the Anderson Art Palace, operated by photographer David H. Anderson, 1827-1905. The photograph is undated, but was taken during the operation of the Anderson Art Palace in Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1879.

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Charles Minnigerod mammoth plate portrait, 1865/1879 1 Linear Feet

A hand-colored mammoth plate portrait of Charles Minnigerod, 1814-1894, rector of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia during the American Civil War. The image was photographed by the Anderson Art Palace, operated by photographer David H. Anderson, 1827-1905. The photograph is undated, but was taken during the operation of the Anderson Art Palace in Richmond, Virginia, 1865-1879.

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Civil War stereoviews, 1865

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Nine stereoviews documenting the Civil War. One is from New York, five are from Virginia, two are from Charleston, South Carolina, and one is from an unknown location. The New York stereoview depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln. The Charleston stereoviews depict ruins of a cathedral and tomb. The Virginia stereoviews depict images of various soldiers. Other stereoviews depict historical buildings and war images. An unidentified stereoview depicts a group of male laborers holding shovels.

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Civil War stereoviews, 1865 .01 Linear Feet 1 legal-sized folder.

Nine stereoviews documenting the Civil War. One is from New York, five are from Virginia, two are from Charleston, South Carolina, and one is from an unknown location. The New York stereoview depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln. The Charleston stereoviews depict ruins of a cathedral and tomb. The Virginia stereoviews depict images of various soldiers. Other stereoviews depict historical buildings and war images. An unidentified stereoview depicts a group of male laborers holding shovels.

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Cordie Meanley Diaries, 1862/1871

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Cordelia (Cordie) Meanley's diary consists of two bound books. The smaller one consists of 184 pages, covering the period from August 1862 to November 1863 (Book 1). The larger one has about 220 pages, running from November 1863 to November 1871 (Book 2).

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Cordie Meanley Diaries, 1862/1871 0.25 Linear Feet

Meanley Banks, Cordie

Cordelia (Cordie) Meanley's diary consists of two bound books. The smaller one consists of 184 pages, covering the period from August 1862 to November 1863 (Book 1). The larger one has about 220 pages, running from November 1863 to November 1871 (Book 2).

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Corr-Hogge family papers, 1847/1996

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Collection contains materials documenting the Corr-Hogge family including H.L. Corr, Levi Pace Corr, Harry and Jean Corr among others. Collection includes correspondence, ledgers and journals dating from the 19th century. Topics covered include World Warr II.

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Corr-Hogge family papers, 1847/1996 1.5 Linear Feet

Collection contains materials documenting the Corr-Hogge family including H.L. Corr, Levi Pace Corr, Harry and Jean Corr among others. Collection includes correspondence, ledgers and journals dating from the 19th century. Topics covered include World Warr II.

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Cortland Way Starr letters, 1863

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Collection contains correspondence and a single photograph of Courtland Way Starr. Correspondence contains accounts from soldier Courtland Way Starr to mother in Long Island N.Y. Corrrespondence includes accounts from Harrisburg PA on June 26, 1863, recounting his experiences in the army and with the 23rd Regiment of Brooklyn. Letter to mother on July 5, 1863, from Laurel Ford in Pennsylvania describes the exhaustive, cold conditions and the harsh realities of army life. Letter to Mother about twenty miles from Harrisburg Pennsylvania on July 2, 1863, discusses his regiments movement, a skirmish, and his concerns regarding the enemy also noted is that the Battle of Gettysburg occurred July 1-3, 1863.

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Cortland Way Starr letters, 1863 0.1 Linear Feet One legal-sized folder

Collection contains correspondence and a single photograph of Courtland Way Starr. Correspondence contains accounts from soldier Courtland Way Starr to mother in Long Island N.Y. Corrrespondence includes accounts from Harrisburg PA on June 26, 1863, recounting his experiences in the army and with the 23rd Regiment of Brooklyn. Letter to mother on July 5, 1863, from Laurel Ford in Pennsylvania describes the exhaustive, cold conditions and the harsh realities of army life. Letter to Mother about twenty miles from Harrisburg Pennsylvania on July 2, 1863, discusses his regiments movement, a skirmish, and his concerns regarding the enemy also noted is that the Battle of Gettysburg occurred July 1-3, 1863.

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Donald MacDonald letter from 'Minnees Hill," Virginia to parents, 1862

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Four page letter informing his parents of his well being and fine accommodations at his encampment. As part of the 141st New York Infantry regiment and stationed among its headquarters, MacDonald states that the shelter and food is as fine as anyone could enjoy or expect. He reports that he heard news of his regiment moving in to Washington, D.C. to protect the city for the winter months and delights at that potential. Lastly, he reports on packages sent to other soldiers and the high cost in postage required in order for them to arrive.

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Donald MacDonald letter from 'Minnees Hill," Virginia to parents, 1862 0.01 Linear Feet

MacDonald, Donald

Four page letter informing his parents of his well being and fine accommodations at his encampment. As part of the 141st New York Infantry regiment and stationed among its headquarters, MacDonald states that the shelter and food is as fine as anyone could enjoy or expect. He reports that he heard news of his regiment moving in to Washington, D.C. to protect the city for the winter months and delights at that potential. Lastly, he reports on packages sent to other soldiers and the high cost in postage required in order for them to arrive.

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Eastern State Hospital patient letter, 1867

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Fort Monroe print and map, 1861

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A hand-colored lithograph of Fort Monroe published by E. Sasche & Co. in 1861. The attached map is of the area around Fort Monroe produced by Casimir Bohn with period annotations handwritten in ink.

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Fort Monroe print and map, 1861 0.1 Linear Feet One legal sized folder.

A hand-colored lithograph of Fort Monroe published by E. Sasche & Co. in 1861. The attached map is of the area around Fort Monroe produced by Casimir Bohn with period annotations handwritten in ink.

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Gamaliel Lyman Dwight and Sarah Helen Whitman papers, 1862/1863

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The Gamaliel Lyman Dwight and Sarah Helen Whitman Papers contain three letters written by Gamaliel Lyman Dwight to Sarah Helen Whitman during the Civil War (1861-1865). In his first letter to Whitman, Dwight mentions a man who knew Edgar Allen Poe, a former romantic interest of Whitman. The remainder of the correspondence includes Dwight's impressions of Camp Winfield Scott, a tent encampment near Yorktown that served as the headquarters of Union General George B. McClellan.

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Gamaliel Lyman Dwight and Sarah Helen Whitman papers, 1862/1863 0.1 Linear Feet (1 legal size folder)

Dwight, Gamaliel Lyman

The Gamaliel Lyman Dwight and Sarah Helen Whitman Papers contain three letters written by Gamaliel Lyman Dwight to Sarah Helen Whitman during the Civil War (1861-1865). In his first letter to Whitman, Dwight mentions a man who knew Edgar Allen Poe, a former romantic interest of Whitman. The remainder of the correspondence includes Dwight's impressions of Camp Winfield Scott, a tent encampment near Yorktown that served as the headquarters of Union General George B. McClellan.

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