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West Virginia and Regional History Center

Van Hall, Historian, Microfilm Collection of Tax Records for Virginia Counties and Other Material

1.3 Linear Feet 1 ft. 4 in. (4 flat storage boxes, 4 in. each)

Van Beck Hall, a professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh, collected these records to support his research for a forthcoming book The Political Economy of Virginia, 1790-1830 [as of October 2019]. The majority of the records are on 57 reels of microfilm and contain land tax and personal property tax records for southeastern and central Virginia counties (1771-1861). Examples of counties include Caroline, Fairfax, Gloucester, Hanover, Prince George, and Stafford, among others. Miscellaneous records on 5 reels of microfilm include a report from the Virginia Library Board (1916-1917), lists of state and county officials (1780-1865), records of arms delivered (1792-1798), tobacco inspections (1795-1813), insurance declarations (1796-1821), and a doctoral dissertation about Maine's separation from Massachusetts (1966). Additionally, 3 reels of microfilm contain the Journal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia (1776-1832) and 8 reels of microfilm contain the Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (1790-1831).

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Van Hall, Historian, Microfilm Collection of Tax Records for Virginia Counties and Other Material 1.3 Linear Feet 1 ft. 4 in. (4 flat storage boxes, 4 in. each)

Hall, Van Beck

Van Beck Hall, a professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh, collected these records to support his research for a forthcoming book The Political Economy of Virginia, 1790-1830 [as of October 2019]. The majority of the records are on 57 reels of microfilm and contain land tax and personal property tax records for southeastern and central Virginia counties (1771-1861). Examples of counties include Caroline, Fairfax, Gloucester, Hanover, Prince George, and Stafford, among others. Miscellaneous records on 5 reels of microfilm include a report from the Virginia Library Board (1916-1917), lists of state and county officials (1780-1865), records of arms delivered (1792-1798), tobacco inspections (1795-1813), insurance declarations (1796-1821), and a doctoral dissertation about Maine's separation from Massachusetts (1966). Additionally, 3 reels of microfilm contain the Journal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia (1776-1832) and 8 reels of microfilm contain the Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (1790-1831).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Va Polytechnic Institute Abattoir and Piggery (Plans and Elevations)

0.1 Cubic Feet 24 x 18 in.
Document shows the Abattoir and Piggery plans and elevations at VPI, circa 1902.
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George Mason University

Henry H. Douglas papers

1.25 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Notes, articles, correspondence and other materials regarding information on Prince William County, Virginia and surrounding areas.
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George Mason University

Henry H. Douglas papers

0.75 linear ft.
Notes, articles, correspondence and other materials regarding information on Prince William County and surrounding areas.
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West Virginia and Regional History Center

Varner Family Correspondence

1.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 1/2 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.)
Letters written by various members of the Varner family in Gilmer County and Baltimore, Maryland, and a number of letters of S.W. Varner, a physician in Kingwood, relating to his medical practice. Included is a letter from M.O. Dawson who is running for governor soliciting names of Republican voters. Subjects covered include death, illness, and news in the family, and West Virginia state politics.
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Varner Family Correspondence 1.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 1/2 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.)

Varner family
Letters written by various members of the Varner family in Gilmer County and Baltimore, Maryland, and a number of letters of S.W. Varner, a physician in Kingwood, relating to his medical practice. Included is a letter from M.O. Dawson who is running for governor soliciting names of Republican voters. Subjects covered include death, illness, and news in the family, and West Virginia state politics.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Historical Material

1.4 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 5 in. (1 oversize folder, 6 items); (1 oversize records carton, 17 in.)
Furlough and discharge documents of Civil War soldier and Morgantown native, Private Charles B. Shisler, of the 6th West Virginia Cavalry, Company A. The documents contain routine information such as age, height, and prior occupation. Also a land indenture and power of attorney conveyance for the Nicholas B. Madera and John Burris plots of Morgantown; and an issue (vol. 1, no. 11) of the Monongalia Farmer of 1834 March 1 in which there is a preface to a biography of Hon. David Crocket. There are also about 70 miscellaneous rolled items (ca. 1930-1990) consisting of maps and other material related to West Virginia. See scope and content note for details.
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Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Historical Material 1.4 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 5 in. (1 oversize folder, 6 items); (1 oversize records carton, 17 in.)

Kiger, Vaughn L.
Furlough and discharge documents of Civil War soldier and Morgantown native, Private Charles B. Shisler, of the 6th West Virginia Cavalry, Company A. The documents contain routine information such as age, height, and prior occupation. Also a land indenture and power of attorney conveyance for the Nicholas B. Madera and John Burris plots of Morgantown; and an issue (vol. 1, no. 11) of the Monongalia Farmer of 1834 March 1 in which there is a preface to a biography of Hon. David Crocket. There are also about 70 miscellaneous rolled items (ca. 1930-1990) consisting of maps and other material related to West Virginia. See scope and content note for details.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Photographs regarding West Virginia University

0.5 Linear Feet 6 in. (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)
This collection consists of 31 photographs, 4 diplomas, and 1 piece of sheet music mostly documenting West Virginia University. Many of the photographs are of sports teams, including football and baseball team group portraits. There are also 3 photos of fraternities, and 1 photo of faculty members. Most of this collection is currently located at the Alumni Center; six photographs of the football team are stored in the WVRHC.
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Vaughn L. Kiger, Collector, Photographs regarding West Virginia University 0.5 Linear Feet 6 in. (2 large flat storage boxes, 3 in. each)

Kiger, Vaughn L.
This collection consists of 31 photographs, 4 diplomas, and 1 piece of sheet music mostly documenting West Virginia University. Many of the photographs are of sports teams, including football and baseball team group portraits. There are also 3 photos of fraternities, and 1 photo of faculty members. Most of this collection is currently located at the Alumni Center; six photographs of the football team are stored in the WVRHC.
West Virginia and Regional History Center

Victorian Photo Album Photographs

0.4 Linear Feet Summary: 9 in. x 12 in. x 4.5 in. 0.74 Gigabytes 8 .mts files
Victorian photo album (with exterior of faded dark burgundy cloth and tarnished gold-toned bas-relief ornaments) with built-in music box containing cartes-de-visites, cabinet cards, postcards, tintypes, and two negatives. Includes individual and family group portraits. Subjects of photographs are unidentified, except for postcard portrait of Pastor J.O. Patterson of Main Street Church of Christ in Elkins, West Virginia. Photographers are identified on some of the card mounts, including Loar and Company of Grafton; Von Allmen of Elkins; Nestor of Elkins; Arcade Studio of Akron, Ohio; Fad Foto Company of Gallipolis, Ohio; and Stanton Photo Company of Springfield, Ohio. The collection also includes the calling card of Jackson J. Triplett and two gift tags illustrated with roses and doves. Digital material includes recordings of the music box.
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Victorian Photo Album Photographs 0.4 Linear Feet Summary: 9 in. x 12 in. x 4.5 in. 0.74 Gigabytes 8 .mts files

Martin, Alfred E.
Victorian photo album (with exterior of faded dark burgundy cloth and tarnished gold-toned bas-relief ornaments) with built-in music box containing cartes-de-visites, cabinet cards, postcards, tintypes, and two negatives. Includes individual and family group portraits. Subjects of photographs are unidentified, except for postcard portrait of Pastor J.O. Patterson of Main Street Church of Christ in Elkins, West Virginia. Photographers are identified on some of the card mounts, including Loar and Company of Grafton; Von Allmen of Elkins; Nestor of Elkins; Arcade Studio of Akron, Ohio; Fad Foto Company of Gallipolis, Ohio; and Stanton Photo Company of Springfield, Ohio. The collection also includes the calling card of Jackson J. Triplett and two gift tags illustrated with roses and doves. Digital material includes recordings of the music box.
College of William and Mary

Victor M. Harding Christmas Diary

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Diary written by Victor M. Harding each Christmas as if a letter to his children. The Harding family lives in Chicago, Illinois and appear to be wealthy. Diary begins in 1906 with the intention of recording Christmas celebrations plus annual family news. Entries for 1902 through 1905 were added later and tell of the courtship and early marriage years of Matilda Boak and Victor Harding. Details Christmas customs; family gatherings; family travels in the United States and abroad; summer vacations; births, illnesses, deaths and marriages; financial problems; schools and colleges; and war and international news. Purchase first car in 1921. In France for Christmas 1925. Children attend Harvard, Northwestern, University of London, Smith College, Exeter and others. Addresses of different family members given. Partial family chart prepared by Special Collections is included.

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Victor M. Harding Christmas Diary 0.04 Linear Feet

Harding, Victor M.

Diary written by Victor M. Harding each Christmas as if a letter to his children. The Harding family lives in Chicago, Illinois and appear to be wealthy. Diary begins in 1906 with the intention of recording Christmas celebrations plus annual family news. Entries for 1902 through 1905 were added later and tell of the courtship and early marriage years of Matilda Boak and Victor Harding. Details Christmas customs; family gatherings; family travels in the United States and abroad; summer vacations; births, illnesses, deaths and marriages; financial problems; schools and colleges; and war and international news. Purchase first car in 1921. In France for Christmas 1925. Children attend Harvard, Northwestern, University of London, Smith College, Exeter and others. Addresses of different family members given. Partial family chart prepared by Special Collections is included.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Virgil Anson Lewis, Historian, Papers

1.75 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 8 1/2 in. (3 document cases, 5 in.); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.)
Published and unpublished manuscripts, correspondence, and speeches of Virgil A. Lewis (1848-1912), the first state historian and archivist and a former state superintendent of schools. Subjects include the exploration, Indian wars, and settlement of Western Virginia; the Tory insurrection in the Valley of Lost River, 1781; the West Virginia new state movement; Masonry in West Virginia; Andrew S. Rowan; and various West Virginia authors. Correspondents include: George W. Atkinson, Waitman Barbe, Danske Dandridge, William M.O. Dawson, Granville D. Hall, Hu Maxwell, Mrs. Alexander McVeigh Miller, and Melville D. Post. See Scope and Content Note for contents list.
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Virgil Anson Lewis, Historian, Papers 1.75 Linear Feet Summary: 1 ft. 8 1/2 in. (3 document cases, 5 in.); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 small flat storage box, 3 in.)

Lewis, Virgil Anson, 1848-1912
Published and unpublished manuscripts, correspondence, and speeches of Virgil A. Lewis (1848-1912), the first state historian and archivist and a former state superintendent of schools. Subjects include the exploration, Indian wars, and settlement of Western Virginia; the Tory insurrection in the Valley of Lost River, 1781; the West Virginia new state movement; Masonry in West Virginia; Andrew S. Rowan; and various West Virginia authors. Correspondents include: George W. Atkinson, Waitman Barbe, Danske Dandridge, William M.O. Dawson, Granville D. Hall, Hu Maxwell, Mrs. Alexander McVeigh Miller, and Melville D. Post. See Scope and Content Note for contents list.

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