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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Thomas W. Colley Collection, 1845/1986, bulk 1845/1947

1.3 Cubic Feet 3 boxes
The Thomas W. Colley Collection contains correspondence, financial documents, such as ledgers, receipts, and deeds, temperance society sermons, electoral cards, a Veteran's Meeting minute book, Civil War reminiscences, and a roll for the First Virginia Company D Volunteer Cavalry's wounded and dead for 1861. The majority of the collection dates from 1860 to 1920.
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Thomas W. Colley Collection, 1845/1986, bulk 1845/1947 1.3 Cubic Feet 3 boxes

Colley, Thomas W., 1837-1919
The Thomas W. Colley Collection contains correspondence, financial documents, such as ledgers, receipts, and deeds, temperance society sermons, electoral cards, a Veteran's Meeting minute book, Civil War reminiscences, and a roll for the First Virginia Company D Volunteer Cavalry's wounded and dead for 1861. The majority of the collection dates from 1860 to 1920.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Washington County Oral History Transcripts

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The Washington County Oral History Transcripts were compiled by four Abingdon High School students. The transcripts detail interviews with Washington County residents Evelyn Campbell, Emma Josephine Poland Surber, and Nancy Johnson. The interviewees discuss their childhood activities, childhood fashion, schooling, and what their household was like in southwest Virginia. The students also inquire about the change in gas, cars, and houses since the interviewees were kids. Lastly, the students ask the interviewees to describe the impact of desegregation of their lives and communities.
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Washington County Oral History Transcripts 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

The Washington County Oral History Transcripts were compiled by four Abingdon High School students. The transcripts detail interviews with Washington County residents Evelyn Campbell, Emma Josephine Poland Surber, and Nancy Johnson. The interviewees discuss their childhood activities, childhood fashion, schooling, and what their household was like in southwest Virginia. The students also inquire about the change in gas, cars, and houses since the interviewees were kids. Lastly, the students ask the interviewees to describe the impact of desegregation of their lives and communities.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Washington County, Virginia, Court Notice of Payment for Autopsy of Jessee, an Enslaved Person, 1860

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The collection consists of a Court Document, May 28, 1860, Washington County, Virginia.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Washington Co. Va., 1913

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Minimalist map shows towns in Washington County, Virginia. Map contains a handwritten note concerning adjustments.
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Washington Co. Va., 1913 0.1 Cubic Feet 8.5 x 13 in.

Bureau of the Census
Minimalist map shows towns in Washington County, Virginia. Map contains a handwritten note concerning adjustments.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

William L. Colley Letter, 1861

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Letter from William Lewis Colley to sister, written from a hospital around Winchester, VA, September 3d, 1861. In the letter Colley describes how he accidentally shot off his little finger on his left hand while on picket duty on Millwood Pike near the Opequon River four miles from Winchester.
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William L. Colley Letter, 1861 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 Folder 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 Folder

Colley, William L. (William Lewis) (45th Regiment, Virgina Infanry/1st Virginia Cavalry)
Letter from William Lewis Colley to sister, written from a hospital around Winchester, VA, September 3d, 1861. In the letter Colley describes how he accidentally shot off his little finger on his left hand while on picket duty on Millwood Pike near the Opequon River four miles from Winchester.

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