Collections : [University of Richmond]

University of Richmond

Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Primary Collecting Areas:
The University of Richmond's collections are eclectic and wide-ranging, but areas of particular strength include: Richmond and Virginia history; the Civil War; historic children's literature, civil rights, and the history of the book. Also included are collections related to the history of the University of Richmond, including student, faculty, staff, and alumni materials.
Description:
The University of Richmond's collections are eclectic and wide-ranging, but areas of particular strength include: Richmond and Virginia history; the Civil War; historic children's literature, civil rights, and the history of the book. Also included are collections related to the history of the University of Richmond, including student, faculty, staff, and alumni materials.
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840
Start Over Repository University of Richmond Date range 1866
University of Richmond

A Confederate Woman's Civil War Journal, 1860/1866

3 Volumes .5 Linear Feet
This journal contains 3 volumes written by an unknown Confederate woman between the years of 1860 to 1866. Although it mostly focuses on her introspective religious musings and daily activities, some entries contain information on family, friends, battles, and troops during the war.
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A Confederate Woman's Civil War Journal, 1860/1866 3 Volumes .5 Linear Feet

This journal contains 3 volumes written by an unknown Confederate woman between the years of 1860 to 1866. Although it mostly focuses on her introspective religious musings and daily activities, some entries contain information on family, friends, battles, and troops during the war.
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Richmond Print Collection, 1831/1892

2 Linear Feet 1 box
This collection of contemporary (and near-contemporary) maps, woodcuts, and steel engravings illustrates the history of Richmond and environs from the 1830s to the 1870s, largely centered on the Civil War Era, but also featuring several illustrations of the disasters of 1870.
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Richmond Print Collection, 1831/1892 2 Linear Feet 1 box

This collection of contemporary (and near-contemporary) maps, woodcuts, and steel engravings illustrates the history of Richmond and environs from the 1830s to the 1870s, largely centered on the Civil War Era, but also featuring several illustrations of the disasters of 1870.
University of Richmond

Archive of Civil War Era Naval Correspondence, 1860/1868

1.5 Linear Feet 1 clam shell box.
This collection contains 47 letters concerning naval matters during the American Civil War. Largely addressed to Captain (eventually Commodore) John R. Goldsborough, the letters are signed by high-ranking Union officers like Admiral Samuel Lee, Rear Admiral H. H. Bell, Admiral David Farragut, Admiral A. H. Foote, and Commodore R. B. Hitchcock. Topics covered by the letters include politics, the needs and movements of ships on blockade duty along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, illness at sea, the use of African Americans to replenish dwindling manpower, and more.
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Archive of Civil War Era Naval Correspondence, 1860/1868 1.5 Linear Feet 1 clam shell box.

This collection contains 47 letters concerning naval matters during the American Civil War. Largely addressed to Captain (eventually Commodore) John R. Goldsborough, the letters are signed by high-ranking Union officers like Admiral Samuel Lee, Rear Admiral H. H. Bell, Admiral David Farragut, Admiral A. H. Foote, and Commodore R. B. Hitchcock. Topics covered by the letters include politics, the needs and movements of ships on blockade duty along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, illness at sea, the use of African Americans to replenish dwindling manpower, and more.
University of Richmond

Civil War Collection, 1860/2012

1.5 Linear Feet
This collection contains a sampling of Civil War correspondence referencing both Union and Confederate soldiers fighting throughout Virginia at various points during the Civil War. Individually acquired, the collection was created by a private collector, so the items were brought together as a collection by his design.
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Civil War Collection, 1860/2012 1.5 Linear Feet

This collection contains a sampling of Civil War correspondence referencing both Union and Confederate soldiers fighting throughout Virginia at various points during the Civil War. Individually acquired, the collection was created by a private collector, so the items were brought together as a collection by his design.
University of Richmond

Commander Horace Elmer Collection, 1864/1900

1 Linear Feet 2 archival boxes.
This collection includes journals, scrapbooks, and photographs belonging to U. S. Naval Commander Horace Elmer (1846-98). He was an important naval figure who sailed on the USS Hartford's Asiatic mission, but significantly, the Monitor. This collection illustrates, through personal documentation, the experience of life at sea but also Elmer's immense skill and expertise in the US Navy in both mechanical and practical aspects. Information concerning his daughter, Edith Elmer Wood, a prominent progressive housing reformer, is also contained in the collection.
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Commander Horace Elmer Collection, 1864/1900 1 Linear Feet 2 archival boxes.

Horace, Elmer, Commander, 1846-1898
This collection includes journals, scrapbooks, and photographs belonging to U. S. Naval Commander Horace Elmer (1846-98). He was an important naval figure who sailed on the USS Hartford's Asiatic mission, but significantly, the Monitor. This collection illustrates, through personal documentation, the experience of life at sea but also Elmer's immense skill and expertise in the US Navy in both mechanical and practical aspects. Information concerning his daughter, Edith Elmer Wood, a prominent progressive housing reformer, is also contained in the collection.
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Earl and Jewell Ratliff Collection, 1860/2013, bulk 1920/1990

4.5 Linear Feet
This collection contains ephemera, University of Richmond memorabilia, service awards, photographs, and postcards representing the life of Earl and Jewell Ratliff and their service to the University of Richmond, volunteer organizations, and their love of travel.
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Earl and Jewell Ratliff Collection, 1860/2013, bulk 1920/1990 4.5 Linear Feet

Ratliff, Earl Gordon, 1926-2013
This collection contains ephemera, University of Richmond memorabilia, service awards, photographs, and postcards representing the life of Earl and Jewell Ratliff and their service to the University of Richmond, volunteer organizations, and their love of travel.

Personal, 1860/2013

This series captures the personal lives of Earl and Jewell Ratliff including their work, family, awards, correspondence, and community involvement. This series is comprised of a variety of vacation scrapbooks, diplomas, plaques, family photos, jewelry, obituaries, pins, coins, office ephermera, notes, and WWII paraphernalia. The various textual materials are organized in a way that reflects Earl's personal life from 1926 to 2013, Jewell's personal life from 1929 to 2016, and then their combined personal affairs.

University of Richmond

Historic Map and Government Documents Collection, 1630/1978

16 Files
A collection of historical maps—1630-1898—original and facsimiles, and WWII prints—including "I am Ann" written and illustrated by Theodore Geisel.
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Miscellaneous Correspondence Collection, 1837/1965

.5 Linear Feet 1 archival box, 22 files.
This collection contains letters from various sources and various dates, retained because of historical importance and/or interest.
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Miscellaneous Correspondence Collection, 1837/1965 .5 Linear Feet 1 archival box, 22 files.

Peple Family
This collection contains letters from various sources and various dates, retained because of historical importance and/or interest.
University of Richmond

Photojournalism Collection, 1800/1899, bulk 1870/1989

? Linear Feet 5 boxes.
The collection documents various photographs from World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Era. Although there are many photographers involved in this collection, most notable are Paul Almasy, Leonard Freed, Dmitri Baltermants, and Horst Tappe. The focus of this collection is on what life looked like around the world during this period and the various hardships that were endured during wartime.
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Photojournalism Collection, 1800/1899, bulk 1870/1989 ? Linear Feet 5 boxes.

The collection documents various photographs from World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Era. Although there are many photographers involved in this collection, most notable are Paul Almasy, Leonard Freed, Dmitri Baltermants, and Horst Tappe. The focus of this collection is on what life looked like around the world during this period and the various hardships that were endured during wartime.
University of Richmond

Ryland Correspondence Collection, 1843/1988

.5 Linear Feet
This collection contains a mix of envelopes, post cards, and letters relating to correspondence by and with the Ryland Family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The envelopes in particular allow researchers to explore the extent of the Ryland family connections as well as being of interest to philatelists.
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Ryland Correspondence Collection, 1843/1988 .5 Linear Feet

Ryland, Robert, 1805-1899
This collection contains a mix of envelopes, post cards, and letters relating to correspondence by and with the Ryland Family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The envelopes in particular allow researchers to explore the extent of the Ryland family connections as well as being of interest to philatelists.

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