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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Moses J. Ezekiel papers, 1867/1917

1 cubic feet 2 boxes

The Moses J. Ezekiel papers consist of the papers of noted 19th century sculptor Moses J. Ezekiel, including:

  • Correspondence to VMI superintendent Edward W. Nichols and others (dated 1867-1917), some relating to the design of the Battle of New Market memorial sculpture Virginia Mourning Her Dead
  • Pen and ink sketches by Ezekiel (approximately 67 items)
  • A typescript version of Ezekiel's autobiography
  • Memoirs from the Baths of Diocletian
  • Print material

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Anthony J. Drexel monument, 1910

Drawing of the bronze statue of Anthony J. Drexel, the Philadelphia financier and the founder of Drexel University. The monument was commissioned by Drexel's partner, John H. Harjes of Paris, France and donated to the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  1. Pen and ink drawings, 1910

Anton von Werner, 1910

Drawing of Anton Alexander von Werner (1843-1915), a German historical painter known for painting scenes from the Franco Prussian War.

  1. Pen and ink drawings, 1910
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection, 1740/1799

50 Linear Feet

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

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[Cambridge with Washington's headquarters], 1775 1 Sheets Drawer 122 : L : 8, Section 5

Ink and watercolor manuscript panoramic view depicting the area around Boston during the siege after the Battle of Bunker Hill, as seen from Beacon Hill.

The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

George Washington collection, 1654/1799

approx. 25 Linear Feet

This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858. For more information, see content note for individal items. The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.

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Drawing, Lowering and raising boats, 1784 Box 20, Folder 1784.00.00

The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as "the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks." Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.

  1. Series 2. To George Washington, 1755/1799

Letter, from Lewis Nicolas, 1794 Box 27, Folder 1794.09.23

Lewis writes: "Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that "the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience," Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.

  1. Series 2. To George Washington, 1755/1799
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933

approx. 60 Linear Feet

This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.

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Pencil sketch of George Washington, Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 1796 Box 28, Folder 1796.07.00

Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads "Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796." Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 28, 1796
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Historical Photograph Collection, 1850/2010

89 Linear Feet Variety of container sizes based on photograph sizes and material types. Over-sized items are housed in drawers.

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, and changes throughout the estate.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Beebe collection of Washington family papers, 1818/1861, bulk 1840/1850

.5 Linear Feet

This collection includes correspondence between John Augustine Washington III and his mother and wife, as well as other family members, mostly dealing with family matters and running Mount Vernon.

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