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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Primary Collecting Areas:
Local/regional history (Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Southwest Virginia, and Appalachian South); the American Civil War; Science and technology history (incl. aerospace, aeronautics, engineering, and speculative fiction); History of women in architecture (incl. the International Archive of Women in Architecture); Culinary history (incl. Virginia and southern cookery, children’s cookbooks and nutrition, food production and technology, and cocktail history); University Archives
Description:
Special Collections is located in Carol M. Newman Library at Virginia Tech. Special Collections includes manuscript collections, rare books, and the University Archives, as well as state, local and historical maps and photographs. Our mission is to collect and preserve unique, historical materials and provide access to them in their original form.
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Start Over Repository Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Subjects Presidents -- United States
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Andrew Johnson Check, 1868

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This collection contains a check written by Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, in 1868.
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Andrew Johnson Check, 1868 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
This collection contains a check written by Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, in 1868.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Elden E. Billings Collection, 1862/1991

25.5 Cubic Feet 22 boxes
This collection contains subject files, clippings, memorabilia, and artifacts related to the American Civil War. There are seven series, five of which predominately contain Civil War materials. The other two series in the collection also contains files on other subjects of Billings' historical interests, including aspects of military and United States history.
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Elden E. Billings Collection, 1862/1991 25.5 Cubic Feet 22 boxes

Billings, Elden E.
This collection contains subject files, clippings, memorabilia, and artifacts related to the American Civil War. There are seven series, five of which predominately contain Civil War materials. The other two series in the collection also contains files on other subjects of Billings' historical interests, including aspects of military and United States history.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Franklin D. Roosevelt Inauguration Collection, 1941

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This collection contains materials from the third inauguration of the 32nd U.S. President, Franlin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), on January 20, 1941. The materials include an invitation, a program, a "card of admission" with envelope, and the enclosing envelope for the event.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Inauguration Collection, 1941 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

This collection contains materials from the third inauguration of the 32nd U.S. President, Franlin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), on January 20, 1941. The materials include an invitation, a program, a "card of admission" with envelope, and the enclosing envelope for the event.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Genevieve R. Herrell Collection, 1929/1997, bulk 1952/1977

4.5 Cubic Feet 11 boxes
Correspondence, cards, notes, ephemera, photographs, and souvenirs documenting Genevieve R. Herrell's service as a civilian nurse for the US Army assigned to the White House. The collection documents her service beginning with the Harry S. Truman administration until her retirement when Gerald Ford left office in 1977.
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Genevieve R. Herrell Collection, 1929/1997, bulk 1952/1977 4.5 Cubic Feet 11 boxes

Herrell, Genevieve R. (Genevieve Raders), 1916-2013
Correspondence, cards, notes, ephemera, photographs, and souvenirs documenting Genevieve R. Herrell's service as a civilian nurse for the US Army assigned to the White House. The collection documents her service beginning with the Harry S. Truman administration until her retirement when Gerald Ford left office in 1977.
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Governor William J. Clinton Collection, 1986/1987

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The Governor William J. Clinton Collection includes National Governor's Association bulletin by Clinton, a signed program from an Abingdon, Virginia, dinner honoring Clinton, and a letter to H. Gordon Bechanan regarding Clinton's decision not to seek the presidency in 1988.
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Governor William J. Clinton Collection, 1986/1987 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

The Governor William J. Clinton Collection includes National Governor's Association bulletin by Clinton, a signed program from an Abingdon, Virginia, dinner honoring Clinton, and a letter to H. Gordon Bechanan regarding Clinton's decision not to seek the presidency in 1988.
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Herbert Hoover Deed, 1932

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The collection includes a deed of trust of Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry, and William E. Carson, Trustee, for land in Madison County, Virginia, to become part of the Shenandoah National Park.
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Herbert Hoover Deed, 1932 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

The collection includes a deed of trust of Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry, and William E. Carson, Trustee, for land in Madison County, Virginia, to become part of the Shenandoah National Park.
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John R. Little Certificate of Honorable Service, 1864

0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
This collection contains a certificate from the federal government recognizing Private John R. Little (1844-1929), 139th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for one hundred days of volunteer service in General W. T. Sherman's campaign during the American Civil War. The document was issued to volunteers in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin upon serving one hundred days in the army. The certificate is signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.
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John R. Little Certificate of Honorable Service, 1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Little, John R., 1844-1929
This collection contains a certificate from the federal government recognizing Private John R. Little (1844-1929), 139th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for one hundred days of volunteer service in General W. T. Sherman's campaign during the American Civil War. The document was issued to volunteers in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin upon serving one hundred days in the army. The certificate is signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.
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Les présidents des etats-unis Lithograph, 1825

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This is a lithograph by Antoine Maurin of the first six U.S. presidents. The six presidents are shown chest up in the clouds, with an American Eagle below them holding an olive branch and arrows. Below the eage is the name of the print and some other text in French. Hand written at the bottom is the six presidents names. The condition is fair, signs of conservation present.
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Les présidents des etats-unis Lithograph, 1825 0.1 Cubic Feet

This is a lithograph by Antoine Maurin of the first six U.S. presidents. The six presidents are shown chest up in the clouds, with an American Eagle below them holding an olive branch and arrows. Below the eage is the name of the print and some other text in French. Hand written at the bottom is the six presidents names. The condition is fair, signs of conservation present.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection, 1848/1939

0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box; 1 oversize folder
The Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection contains the family papers of President John Tyler, his second wife, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and descendants, mostly through the couple's daughter, Pearl Tyler Ellis. The collection includes letters written to the Tylers from family and friends; a letter written by the Tyler's son, David G. Tyler; an autograph book used at the 1868 Democratic National Convention; a published memorial to Mary L'Hommedieu Gardiner Horsford; photographs of Pearl Tyler Ellis; Ellis and Marye family-related newspaper clippings; photographs and American Civil War prisoner parole of Confederate Major William Gordon Anderson.
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Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection, 1848/1939 0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box; 1 oversize folder

Marye, Madison E. (Madison Ellis), 1925-2016
The Tyler-Ellis-Marye Family Collection contains the family papers of President John Tyler, his second wife, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and descendants, mostly through the couple's daughter, Pearl Tyler Ellis. The collection includes letters written to the Tylers from family and friends; a letter written by the Tyler's son, David G. Tyler; an autograph book used at the 1868 Democratic National Convention; a published memorial to Mary L'Hommedieu Gardiner Horsford; photographs of Pearl Tyler Ellis; Ellis and Marye family-related newspaper clippings; photographs and American Civil War prisoner parole of Confederate Major William Gordon Anderson.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Ulysses S. Grant Scrapbook, 1885/1906

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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings relate to Ulysses S. Grant, likely compiled by Henry Etter Starr.
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Ulysses S. Grant Scrapbook, 1885/1906 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Starr, Henry Etter, 1893-1935
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings relate to Ulysses S. Grant, likely compiled by Henry Etter Starr.

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