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Lyon Gardiner Tyler was the son of John Tyler (1790-1862) and his second wife Julia Gardiner Tyler. He received a master's degree from the University of Virginia and was professor at the College of William and Mary and principal of Memphis Academy. He established a law practice in Richmond and served in the Virginia House of Delegates. He became president of William and Mary in 1888, serving until 1919. Tyler married twice, to Anne Baker Tucker Tyler (1860-1921) and to Sue Ruffin Tyler who died in 1953. Tyler founded the William and Mary Quarterly and Tyler's Quarterly and was the author of the Letters and Times of the Tylers, Parties and Patronage in the United States, England in America and History of Virginia: Volume II The Federal Period. He edited Men of Mark in Virginia, Narratives of Early Virginia and the Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography. Tyler served as president of the College of William and Mary from 1888 until 1919.
W&M Special Collections Research Center began acquiring and collecting Tyler family papers in 1922 and the collection has grown considerably since. The vast majority of this collection was donated by generous family and friends of the Tyler family between 1922 and 2002, with the bulk of the collection being donated to in 1949 by Mrs. Sue Ruffin Tyler and in 1955 by the children of Lyon G. Tyler. Some materials in this collection were purchased by W&M Special Collections Research Center.
Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Lock of Hair and Pressed Plant Material (Mss 65T97GrH.A01a-c), Eyeglasses (Mss 65T97GrH.A02)
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Tyler Family Papers, Group H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
See also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-G, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; Lyon Gardiner Tyler Papers (Acc. No. 1980.123), University Archives, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, and Lyon Gardiner Tyler Papers, President's Office Papers, Acc. No. 1984.19, University Archives, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Lock of Hair and Pressed Plant Material (Mss 65T97GrH.A01a-c), Eyeglasses (Mss 65T97GrH.A02)
Papers, 1750-1935, which are miscellaneous manuscripts with Tyler family connections. Include a scrapbook which includes correspondence of John Tyler, Thomas Walker Gilmer and St. George Tucker mostly with nineteenth- century Virginia politicians. Papers also include printed material, photographs of people and buildings and miscellaneous notes perhaps collected by Lyon G. Tyler and Sue Ruffin Tyler.
Scope and Contents Bound scrapbook of letters collected by the Tyler family. Among the correspondents are: St. George Tucker, A.P. Upshur, Thomas R. Dew and Charles Yancey. A separate inventory is included with the scrapbook. 138 pp. MsV. Included, 10 items in a separate folder, loose manuscripts also collected by the Tyler family and included at the end of the inventory of the scrapbook. 10 items.OCLC #23170451
Scope and Contents Declines appointment to a position as income would be too low. Scrapbook p. 28.
Scope and Contents Discussion of attitude of State legislaters toward rights of States under the Constitution; admission of territories; property rights, etc. Scrapbook p. 25.
Scope and Contents Letter requesting more information about some previous matter. Scrapbook p. 32.
Scope and Contents Distribution of fascimiles of Declaration of Independence authorized by John Quincy Adams; political comment on the Bank, tariff, Jackson, Van Buren, etc. Scrapbook p. 52.
Scope and Contents Receipt to James Barbour for $20. Scrapbook p. 19b.
Scope and Contents The possible appointment of Mr. Southall to be a judge; discussion of Turkish mission. Scrapbook p. 12.
Scope and Contents Asking for informaion about a purchase. Scrapbook p. 83.
Scope and Contents Receipt to Benjamin Johnson for £500, etc. Scrapbook p. 19c.
Scope and Contents Scrapbook p. 14b.
Scope and Contents Legal matters involving Batte family; strong comment about Jackson and the Republicans. Scrapbook p. 67.
Scope and Contents Distress at reports he opposed Gilmer for Speaker of the House and writes to refute them. Scrapbook p. 84.
Scope and Contents Concerns the recipients' recommendation of Robert Brooke to the secretary of War and requesting information on why it was ineffectual in obtaining for Robert an appointment to West Point. Scrapbook p. 103. Transcript: ? May 15, 1841 Dear Sir I came to town this morning and was informed that you had passed. It would have afforded me great pleasure to have met with you. Will you do me the favor to inquire of the Secretary of War on what ground it was that your warm recommendation of Robert was ineffectual to give him the appointment to West Point. I have great anxiety to know and shall be greatly indebted to you can remove it. Yours with cordial regard Francis Brooke I am writing with horrible materials.
Scope and Contents Instructions about mailing letters to insure delivery, etc. Scrapbook p. 34.
Scope and Contents Rejection by Senate of Major Lee to be Consul-general in Algiers. Scrapbook p. 61.
Scope and Contents Would like a place in the General Court and gives his qualification. Scrapbook p. 69.
Scope and Contents Writes on behalf of General Carroll of Tennessee for the Mission to Mexico. Scrapbook p. 124.
Scope and Contents Mention of "Clay Whiggery," States' rights, Jefferson's doctrines, etc. Scrapbook p. 9.
Scope and Contents Encloses a copy of the "Bland Papers published in Petersburg. Scrapbook p. 115.
Scope and Contents Wants warrant in the Navy for son, Robert; with so many sons he wants military education for them as he is sure Union will be dissolved some day and the South will have to fight. Scrapbok p. 107.
Scope and Contents Political discussion about Van Buren, tariffs, etc. Scrapbook p. 44.
Scope and Contents Mention of Mr. Charles Anderson Wickliffe (Postmaster General) feeling someone ought not be retained in office; also mention of a desired letter. Scrapbook p. 117.
Scope and Contents Attempt to regain a Tyler letter to him which dealt with the Bank of the United States; not successful. Scrapbook p. 118.
Scope and Contents Tells of resignations of cabinet men of previous administration and new appointments, etc. Scrapbook p. 125.
Scope and Contents Discussion "on the project for distributing the proceeds of the public lands." Scrapbook p. 7.
Scope and Contents Advocates numerous large Jackson meetings in opposing Adams (referred to as "Johnny Q); declines offer to write for the Advocate. Scrapbook p. 33.
Scope and Contents Receipt to John Dandridge for a fee, Scrapbook p. 18b.
Scope and Contents Tyler's nomination for Vice President. Scrapbook p. 77.
Scope and Contents Note on the back apparently by John Tyler: "The rejections proceeded on the ground that those men sustained by administration." Scrapbook p. 116.
Scope and Contents Writes in behalf of John B. Peachy for a government job. Scrapbook p. 126.
Scope and Contents Calls his attention to a report of L.W. Tazewell of 28 April 1828 on principles of the Constitution concerning acquisition of foreign territory. Scrapbook p. 119.
Scope and Contents Family news of illnesses, births, deaths, etc. Scrapbook p. 13.AG35
Scope and Contents Calls attention to papers left about claims of Col. George Jackson. Scrapbook p. 106.
Scope and Contents Advises about disposal of an estate; comment on Jackson -- some believe he "can do no wrong, or has the right to do wrong." Scrapbook p. 73.
Scope and Contents Request for invoices of goods imported in Brig Dispatch, and bills of loading for tobacco shipped. Scrapbook p. 17.
Scope and Contents Request of a relative in the Army at Pensacola to be discouraged; discussion of Buchanan and Jackson. Scrapbook p. 10.
Scope and Contents Declines invitation to dinner on account of health. Scrapbook p. 100.
Scope and Contents Promoting a Jackson-Barbour ticket and arranging political meetings. Scrapbook p. 53.
Scope and Contents LS. 1 p. Letter inviting Tyler to be honorary member with names below of Charles H. Blake, Walter F. Blount & Wm. R. Drinkard. Scrapbook p. 72.
Scope and Contents Proposal to compromise a controversy between Capt. Francis Smith and Loyal Co. Scrapbook p. 39.
Scope and Contents Thanks for copy of Senate speech; comment on "Jacksonism." Scrapbook p. 62.
Scope and Contents Wants to correct report of expense of his office of Commissary General of Subsistence. Scrapbook p. 131.
Scope and Contents Letter of affection. Scrapbook p. 121.
Scope and Contents Comment on the President's proclamation and State power; also business matters. Scrapbook p. 56.
Scope and Contents Political comment; "Mr. Calhoun yesterday delivered a most powerful speech."" Scrapbook p. 70.
Scope and Contents Comment on President Van Buren's message about separation of the Government from the banks; past "betrayal by Jackson. Added note of family news by Lucy Tucker. Scrapbook p. 80.
Scope and Contents Political discussion; states rights; hopes for new edition of his father's Blackstone. Scrapbook p. 66.
Scope and Contents Notice of nomination by Central Corresponding Committee to be Vice President. Scrapbook p. 76.
Scope and Contents Condemns a Mr. Williams, Collector of the Port; asks Mrs. Tyler to intervene with the President in behalf of a relative. Scrapbook p. 123.
Scope and Contents Agreement as to wages to be paid a distiller. Scrapbook p. 20.
Scope and Contents Comment on slavery and the abolitionists. Scrapbook p. 89.
Scope and Contents Correspondence with the Governor of New York, William Henry Seward, by Gilmer as to constitutional matters. Scrapbook p. 90.
Scope and Contents Purchase of some Texas Treasury notes for Gilmer as speculation; comment as to possible annexation. Scrapbook p. 120.
Scope and Contents Letter of social news of Richmond and news of family and friends printed in 23W(1)285-286. Scapbook p. 142.
Scope and Contents Political discussion, Thomas Jefferson Randolph; Jackson. Scrapbook p. 60.
Scope and Contents Comment on forthcoming election to U.S. Senate and promise of votes; also note on outside by Tyler. Scrapbook p. 65.
Scope and Contents Financing of a printing press of Mr. Reinhart's purchased by ? Hall in Danville; bears note by E.W. Reinhart signed "E.W.R." Scrapbook p. 38.
Scope and Contents Praise for his veto of "the Bank schemes of Mr. Clay even though unpopular there; more political comment. Scrapbook p. 102.
Scope and Contents Recommends John C. Spencer, New York, being called to Tyler's cabinet Secretary of War. Scrapbook p. 99.
Scope and Contents Asks the appointment of a friend and relations, C.S. Todd, to the mission to Vienna. Scrapbook p. 98.
Scope and Contents Letter about health, has no fixed prospect of going to Washington, overseer has ruined prospect for crop, William Temple will stay and supervise this winter. Scrapbook p. 5.
Scope and Contents Decision of ousting speaker, discussion of Gilmer's prospects of becoming Speaker. Scrapbook p. 58.
Scope and Contents On direction of a Committee of the Association of Friends, presents copy of a "Narrative if a visit to the West Indies." Scrapbook p. 134.
Scope and Contents ALS. 3 pp. Advice as to how the President should handle Ohio politicians. Scrapbook p. 111.
Scope and Contents Letter of encouragement as to political matters. Scrapbook p. 50.
Scope and Contents Advises against his trying for the Speaker's chair to turn out Banks; political comment; Tazewell's resignation. Scrapbook p. 57.
Scope and Contents Criticizes Tyler for not appointing personal friends to offices; cites Jackson as one who did. Scrapbook p. 132.
Scope and Contents Sale of a Mr. Moon's Negroes and prices, commission, etc. Scrapbook p. 79.
Scope and Contents Introduces a Mr. Miller, friend of Pres. Houston of Texas; concerning ? Henderson who is sent to negotiate annexation of Texas which Houston is in favor of; requests additional naval force in Gulf to check movement by Mexico. Scrapbook p. 130.
Scope and Contents Claim against the Taylor estate by the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 45.
Scope and Contents Response to letter from Gilmer regarding the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 40.
Scope and Contents Applauds his actions and invites him to a meeting July 4th. Scrapbook p. 122.
Scope and Contents Request for settlement of an old account. Scrapbook p. 27.
Scope and Contents Notifies Gilmer of his election to be a corresponding member of the National institution in Washington. Scrapbook p. 97.
Scope and Contents Settlement of claims against the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 54.
Scope and Contents Thanks for courtesies on visit to Washington; request for appointment for Eustace Robinson; appeal to have Geo Washington remains moved from Mount Vernon where they are neglected to Washington. Scrapbook p. 43.
Scope and Contents Supports Gilmer's favoring Calhoun; urges him to send out more "subscription papesr for the "Virginia Times' which is about to come out competing with theEnquirer." Scrapbook p. 48.
Scope and Contents Invitation to Inaugural Ball for James K. Polk on March 4th. Scrapbook p. 138.
Scope and Contents Regarding subscription to proposed paper. Scrapbook p. 51.
Scope and Contents Inquires about validity of a claim by Henry Dixon, son of John Dixon & Hunter Printers, against the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 46.
Scope and Contents Political discussion of Virginia and Van Buren. Scrapbook p. 59.
Scope and Contents Encourages publication of the Virginia Times. Scrapbook p. 49.
Scope and Contents ALS. 4 pp. Report cabinet appointments to be made by Harrison and desires Southerners; conversation with Webster, etc. Scrapbook p. 93.
Scope and Contents Approves of Tyler and Texas policy. Scrapbook p. 128.
Scope and Contents Has taken deposition of an unwilling witness. Scrapbook p. 74.
Scope and Contents Thanks Gilmer for his letter and care respecting his remarks. Requests he not republish anything from National Intelligencer imputed to Randolph; states the paper Telegraph is equally inaccurate. Scrapbook p. 11.
Scope and Contents Caustic comment about Jackson and Benton; reports that Jackson wll purchase Texas. Scrapbook p. 81.
Scope and Contents As chairman of the Committee of Curators of the Richmond Lyceum, Richard invites Tyler to speak at future meeting; explains aims, etc. of the Lyceum. Scrapbook p. 86.
Scope and Contents Unsuccessful results of a lottery, etc. Scrapbook p. 30.
Scope and Contents Asks for Gilmer's advice in connection with possible condidacy for Senate. Scrapbook p. 37.
Scope and Contents ALS. 3 pp. War, Missouri question, Bank of the United States, James River Canal Co., etc. Scrapbook p. 23.
Scope and Contents Robinson to defend them all in suits. scrapbook p. 14a.
Scope and Contents Sends condolences. Scrapbook p. 137.
Scope and Contents News and encouragement from her cousin. Scrapbook p. 144.
Scope and Contents Family letter. Scrapbook p. 22.
Scope and Contents Family matters; birth of a son to Mrs. Tyler. Maria H. Seawell--Pres. Tyler's sister. Scrapbook p. 21.
Scope and Contents Accepts invitation of Williamsburg Guards and Troops of Cavalry to address 4th of July celebration; usurpation of power by Jacksonites deplored; hero of Tippecanoe flavored. Scrapbook p. 91.
Scope and Contents Thanks for a favor. Scrapbook p. 19.
Scope and Contents Discussion of Loyal Company business. scrapbook p. 42.
Scope and Contents Action of House of Delegates on controversial legislation; meeting of States Rights party which named Tyler for Vice President. Scrapbook p. 78.
Scope and Contents Advocates a road to Harrisonburg and requests support; comments on the government, states rights, nullification, etc. Scrapbook p. 68.
Scope and Contents Will communicate with the President about the lady's request; the "next session promises to be busy...a session of business, while the next one...of intrigue and cabal." Scrapbook p. 3b.
Scope and Contents Asks for indulgences as to securities for George Geiger of Staunton. Scrapbook p. 96.
Scope and Contents Discussion of the cost of publishing the laws in newspapers and pamphlets. Scrapbook p. 8.
Scope and Contents Inquires about possible dividend from the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 64.
Scope and Contents Is sending him eight pills with directions about taking them. Scrapbook p. 109.
Scope and Contents General political discussion about states rights, etc. Scrapbook p. 85.
Scope and Contents Receipt to St. George Tucker for fee. Scrapbook p. 18.
Scope and Contents ALS. 1 p. Comment on politics; land scrip. Scrapbook p. 82.
Scope and Contents As a judge he complains of the low salaries paid to judges; also has political comment. Scrapbook p. 55.
Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on death of her husband. Scrapbook p. 133.
Scope and Contents Discussion of politics of the day involving Webster, Harrison, Tyler, and his not being appointed to the mission to Mexico. Scrapbook p. 4.
Scope and Contents Politics and states rights; comment on Calhoun; may send his son to study under Tucker. Scrapbook p. 104.
Scope and Contents Letter of condolence to Mrs. Gilmer on death of her husband. Scrapbook p. 129.
Scope and Contents Letter introducing a friend Wm. S. Reid, Jr. Scrapbook p. 88.
Scope and Contents Warrants for land and issuance of scrip. Scrapbook p. 63.
Scope and Contents Invitation to deliver a lecture to the Association. Scrapbook p. 114.
Scope and Contents Seeking a job for unnamed person. Scrapbook p. 41.
Scope and Contents Asks that navy order one Henry Hunter into service; comments on Federal fiscal affairs, bills of exchange, etc. Scrapbook p. 101.
Scope and Contents Writes to this student to correct some misunderstanding, mediated by President Dew. Scrapbook p. 110.
Scope and Contents Discusses states rights, Tyler's attitude toward his suggestions, etc. Scrapbook p. 139.
Scope and Contents Letter giving family news. Scrapbook p. 87.
Scope and Contents Writes asking if Mr. Walker has any business( legal?) that can be given to her husband Robert Tyler, son of Pres. John Tyler to help out financially. Scrapbook p. 143.
Scope and Contents Scrapbook p. 15.
Scope and Contents Her health; gaiters don't fit plan for trip to Wetmore; news of acquaintances. Incomplete. Scrapbook p. 147.
Scope and Contents Writes about some prospective appointment and those supporting him. Scrapbook p. 148.
Scope and Contents Comment on first day of Tyler's succession to Presidency after death of Harrison; funeral plans, etc. Scrapbook p. 105.
Scope and Contents Long comment on persecution of the "Tyler men;" political discussion. Scrapbook p. 140.
Scope and Contents General political comment on people and questions of the day including Mexico. Scrapbook p. 145.
Scope and Contents Wants to get a loan to qualify as sheriff with real estate as security. Scrapbook p. 47.
Scope and Contents Regarding estate of a Dr. Dixon. Scrapbook p. 36.
Scope and Contents Reports Doctor Peachy wants Gilmer in his message to Legislature to read them the last year's report from the College of Wm & Mary; Upshur describes the College, its 100 students, and its great need for help. Scrapbook p. 92.
Scope and Contents Political and business discussion. Scrapbook p. 94
Scope and Contents Acknowledges letter and says he "gave directions yesterday about the foreign ministries." Scrapbook p. 135.
Scope and Contents Talk of Jackson politics and the duel between Charles Dickinson and Andrew Jackson. Scrapbook p. 35.
Scope and Contents Following death of Sec. of Navy Gilmer in gun explosion, writes note of condolence and sends letters addressed to her husband, and requesting that she return any of a public nature. Scrapbook p. 127.
Scope and Contents Objects to editorial remarks in Charlottesville paper; and asks Gilmer to have correction made; refers to "most vexations season of the year, it is the time for hiring my negroes and a host of them are now belaboring me with their complaints of their bad treatment of the last year, etc." Scrapbook p. 75.
Scope and Contents Asks that Mrs. Gilmer be notified of the death of her mother that morning. Scrapbook p. 141.
Scope and Contents Invites him to celebration of General Jackson's birthday March 15th. Scrapbook p. 136.
Scope and Contents Response to invitation to public dinner at Charlottesville opposing the President Jackson. Scrapbook p. 71.
Scope and Contents Sentiment as to the Missouri Compromise. Scrapbook p. 26
Scope and Contents Constitutional questions; rights of the people of the South. Scrapbook p. 24.
Scope and Contents The Missouri Compromise; quotes from President Monroe. Scrapbook p. 2.
Scope and Contents Fears Whig majority; further political comment. Scrapbook p. 108.
Scope and Contents Concerning sale of Hopkins' grey horse and legal matter in Charles City Co. Court.
Scope and Contents Writes in behalf of Collier Harrison for post.
Scope and Contents Will excercise his best influence in behalf of Mr. Carr; DeWitt is publishing the lives of the Governors of Va.; asks that minor write the article about Gilmer.
Scope and Contents Autograph in answer to Wheeler's request.
Scope and Contents General family letter, concerns studies of George Gilmer? at UVa.
Scope and Contents Crayon portrait of his father, Patrick Henry which hung in capitol for several months and was lost; understands there is a portrait of his father in the Tyler family; please send him a description of that one.
Scope and Contents Reply to Henry's letter of 2 May 1860 regarding the portrait of his father.
Scope and Contents Civil War letters written from Yorktown, Young Mill, Camp Deas, Williamsburg, and Richmond. Including resolution of sympathy to family of lt. Col. St. George Tucker upon his death, Jan. 1863; requests slave Jim, other mention of Jim.
Scope and Contents Family news; mentions he has seen the President.
Scope and Contents Her husband's papers destroyed in the burning of Richmond; relationship between Tyler and Webster re Ashburton Treaty.
Scope and Contents .
Scope and Contents Includes documents, a brochure on Southern flags, Southern historical notes, a pamphlet from the Senate of the United States concerning reduction of federal expenditures, history notes on Latin America, and other historical notes primarily concerning the South and Southern people.
Scope and Contents Includes an announcement of the publication entitled Career Women of America; a justification for calling the Civil War the "War Between the States;" and two announcements from the New York Peace Society concerning events in 1939.
Scope and Contents Materials including a publication concerning the expunging from official records of any defaming statements towards David Minton Wright, M.D., a doctor during the Civil War, articles concerning religious devotion, an announcement of the publication of Genealogies of the Presidents of the United States, and other historical papers from the College of William and Mary and other places of interest in Virginia.
Scope and Contents Materials including a Virginia Senate roll call from 1932, a pamphlet from the North Carolina Historical Review concerning the origin of the Franklin-Lee imbroglio, a blank form from the Genealogical Bureau of Virginia, the 36th annual report from the Packard Motor Company, postcards of St. John's Church in Hampton, a postcard of the marriage of Pocahontas to John Rolfe, a postcard of the baptism of Pocohontas and a pamphlet entitled "Additional Charter of the College of Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania."
Scope and Contents Materials including a card stating the rules of operation for Tyler's Bureau of Genealogy, a pamphlet from the State Board of Health of West Virginia, a copy of an article, entitled "Daniel Boone and the American Pioneer" written by Archibald Henderson, which has been signed by the author for Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, a copy of an address delivered before the Colonial Dames of America by Hon. George L. Christian on the subject of John Tyler, a piece of paper with a printed picture and explanation of South Carolina's "Black" Republican Legislature of Reconstruction Days, and a copy of the Alumni Gazette of the College of William and Mary.
Scope and Contents Materials include an article taken from the Virginia Journal of Education on Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, an article from the Virginia Institute of Mechanics on Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, a copy of The Christian Thinker, copies of The Pine Needle, a flyer calling for a protest against the passage of the president's bill to reconstruct the Supreme Court and two booklets of the Kyvala Dream Books series.
2 1/2" x 4 3/16", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of F.A. Barksdale with inscription on the verso "Yours in K ," taken by Tyson and Perry, Charlottesville, Va. No negative available. (P1)
4 3/8" x 6 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Johanna Tyler Bouldin, aunt of President John Tyler, photographer unknown. No negative included. (P2)
3 1/4" x 4 1/2", black and white, photograph of frame painting profiled head and shoulders of Carter Braxton, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P3)
2 1/2" x 4 1/8", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of B. Callaghan from San Antonio, Texas apparently taken while he BC attended the University of Virginia, taken by Eugene A. Perry, Charlottesville, Va. No negative available. (P4)
2 7/16" x 4 1/4", black and white, head and shoulders view of Henry Page Dyer. Photo taken by Kuhn and Cummins, Artistic Photographers, Baltimore, Maryland. No negative available. (P5)
7 1/2" x 9 1/2", black and white, head and shoulders view of Patrick Henry taken from a painting, taken by Cook. No negative available. (P6)
8" x 10", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of Abraham Lincoln mounted copied from the original taken in Chicago and owned by Oliver R. Barrett, photographer unknown. No negative available. (P7)
3" x 4 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of President James Monroe, engraver unknown. No negative available. (P8)
Scope and Contents 3 3/4" x 5 1/2", black and white, head and shoulders view of Col. B.G. Scott, engraver unknown, negative included. (P9). Also included photographic print of an engraving, 3 3/4 x 5 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view, Brig-Gen George Weedon, engraver unknown, negative included. (P10)
2 1/2" x 3 3/4", sepia and white, portrait of Miss Ellie Seawell seated, taken at Lee Gallery, Richmond, Va., no negative available. (P11)
8" x 11", black and white, head and shoulders view of Harry C. Semple, artist unknown. (P12)
4 1/4" x 6 1/2", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of John Tyler, Jr. at age 12, photographer J.H. Faber, Norfolk, Va., no negative available. (P13)
8 1/4" x 11", black and white, head and shoulders view of President John Tyler, painted by Healy, engraved by H.B. Hall's Sons. (P14)
4 1/4" x 6 1/2", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of John Tyler when Governor, taken from a painting by Jarvie, no negative available. (P15)
2 1/2" x 4", sepia and white, full length view of Julia G. Tyler?, taken by Y. Merz, New York, no negative available. (P16)
4 7/8" x 7 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Mrs. Lyon Gardiner Tyler (Julia Gardiner Tyler), taken by Boice, no negative available. (P17)
4 2/8" x 6 1/2", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of Lyon G. Tyler, photographed by George S. Cook, Richmond, Va., no negative available. (P18)
4 3/4" x 8", black and white, head and shoulders view, Lyon G. Tyler as President of the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va, photographer unknown. (P19)
2 1/2" x 3 7/8", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of Pearl Tyler Ellis at age 16, photographer unknown, no negative available (portion at bottom of photograph is torn off). (P20)
5" x 8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Robert Tyler, Jr. held in folder, printed by Stanley Paulger, Montgomery, Alabama. (P21)
4 3/8" x 6 5/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Dr. Wal? Henry Tyler, Brother of President John Tyler, photograph by Miley, Lexington, Virginia, no negative available. (P22)
Photograph (2 1/2" x 4 1/8" ; black & white) of unidentified infant (deceased) laying on reclining couch, photograph by Johnston, Waco, Texas, no negative available. (P23)
2 7/8" x 4 1/4", sepia, seated portrait of an unidentified female, photographer unknown, no negative available. Photograph is matted. (P24)
Scope and Contents 2 1/2" x 4", sepia, head and shoulders profile view of unidentified female, photographed by William Klauser, New York, no negative available. (P25). Including carte-de-visite, undated 2 1/2 x 4, sepia, head to waist of unidentified male, photographed by Tyson and Perry, Charlottesville, Va., no negative available. (P26)
2 1/2" x 4 1/4", sepia, head and shoulders view of an unidentified man, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P27)
7" x 10", black and white, head and shoulders view, unidentified male, engraver unidentified. (P28)
2 1/2" x 4 1/4", sepia, head and shoulders view of unidentified male, photographed by Tyson and perry, Charlottesville, Va., no negative available. (P29)
3 1/4" x 4 3/8", sepia and white, group portrait of family all identified on verso of photograph, but there is no family name included, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P30)
4 7/8" x 6 3/4", sepia and white, group shot taken in front of Casa Grande Ruins discovered by Father Kino in 1693, twelve miles from Florence, AR., Scott White is at the center of the group, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P31)
Scope and Contents 3" x 4 7/8", black and white, group of unidentified people outside gathered around cooking pots in a field, photographer unidentified, no negative available. (P32). Including undated, photographic print, 3 x 4 7/8, black and white, group shot of a white family and several Indians, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P33) Also including undated, 3 x 4 7/8, black and white, group shot of unidentified people walking along a pathway, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P34)
7 1/8" x 9", sepia and white, group shot of unidentified group possibly celebrating the anniversary of the settlement at Jamestown, photograph purchased by the Norfolk Advertising Board, photograph credited to "Acme Photo," no negative available. (P35)
3" x 4 3/4", sepia and white, unidentified group of people seated around outdoor tables; photographer unknown, no negative available. (P36)
4 3/8" x 11 5/8", black and white, unidentified group of people attending an outdoor lecture of some type; photographer unknown, no negative available. Photograph mounted on mat board. (P37)
3 1/4" x 4 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view, mounted by W.A. Wilde Company, picture of biblical figure. (P38)
7 1/2" x 9 1/2", sepia, Bruton Parish Church before the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, Wlliamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P39)
Scope and Contents 6" x 7 5/8", black and white, photograph of the alabasten effigy of Bishop Theophilus Field at Hereford Cathedral, Hereford England, photographed by W.H. Rustine, no negative available. (P40). Inscribed on verso: "To my kinswoman, Mrs. Charles Doumus, from Katharine M. Murphy."
3 1/2" x 4 1/2", black and white, Old Donation Church built in 1694, restored in 1916, in Lynnhaven Parish, Princess Anne Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P41)
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 4 3/8", sepia, showing the site of the graves of George Braxton and his wife Mary Carter at Mattapony Church in King and Queen Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P42). Including photographic print, May 3, 1919, 3 1/2 x 4 3/8, Mattapony Church (which became Baptist in 1828) in King and Queen Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P43)
4 1/4" x 6 1/2", sepia, Merchant's Hope Church built in 1657, photographed by C.R. Rees, Petersburg, Va., no negative available. (P44)
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 4 1/2", black and white, two men standing in two spots both known as the site of George Wythe's grave, St. John's Church, Richmond, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P45). Including photographic print, April 26, 1919, 3 5/8 x 4 5/8, black and white, a plan of St. John's Church, Henrico Parish, Richmond, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P46)
Scope and Contents 3 1/4" x 4 3/8", black and white, the tomb of Benjamin Harrison III and his wife Evelyn Byrd in Westover Churchyard, Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P47). Including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white,"Tombs of William Byrd, wife Mary, and Evelyn (granddaughter)," Westover Churchyard, Old Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P48) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, the tombs of Benjamin Harrison III and wife - Evelyn Byrd, Mr. and Mrs. Byrd and Theodore Bland, Westover Church - old site - Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P49) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, gravemaker of Theodore Bland's (1630-1671) grave, Westover Churchyard, Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P51) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, picture of Westover Church "after the removal from river bank to present site," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative abailable. (P52)
7 3/4" x 10 3/4", black and white, the Ballard and Exchange Hotels, Richmond, Va., site of John Tyler's death in 1862, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P53)
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Bear Point" "rear and north end of house of Edward Thruston II (1705?)," Norfolk Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P54). Including photographic print, May 8, 1919, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, black and white, "Bear Point "Burial ground 500 yards S.E. of Edward Thurston II's house, 14 graves in 2 rows each marked by cedar posts," Norfolk Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P55)
Scope and Contents 3 1/4" x 4 1/4", black and white, "Berkeley" "Beginning 1676 was home to 5 generations of Benjamin Harrison. Benjamin IV, 1726-1791, Signer and his son William H. Harrison, President U.S., both born here," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P56). Including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4, black and white, "Berkeley," "burial ground 500 yards southeast of residence, no evidence that older generations were buried here," Charles City Co., va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P57) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4, black and white, "Berkeley "looking across lawn towards garden on a lower terrace and James River beyond," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P58) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, "Berkeley," "in the garden looking towards residence," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P60)
5 3/4" x 8", brown and beige, "Carter's Creek," Gloucester Co., Va., artist unknown, torn. (P61)
8" x 10", black and white, "Carter's Creek" (Built 1694), Fairfield, Gloucester Co., Va., printed by Cook, Richmond, Va., no negative available. (P62)
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Chericoke," "Former home was built by Carter Braxton and was burned shortly before he died in Richmond, Va., in 1797," King William Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P63). Including photographic print, May 1, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, "Old burial ground at "Chericoke," if Carter Brxton's grave is at "Chericoke it is here and unmarked," King William Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P64)
2" x 3 1/2", sepia and white, "Elim," "home of Keil as it appears today," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P66)
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 1/2", black and white, "Elsing Green," "200 yards from the Pamunky River and bought and remodelled by Carter Braxton, Signer in 1758 - Now home of Judge R. Gregory," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P67). Including photographic print, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, May 1, 1919, "Elsing Green," King William Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P68)
3 3/8" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Greenway," "Charles City, Court House, Va., view of Mansion House as seen from Highway at Entrance Gate," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P69)
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Newington," "Riverside of old abandoned frame building, Kling and Queen Co., Va.," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P71). Including photographic print, 3 1/2 x 4 3/8, black and white, "Newington," "Riverside of old abandoned frame building, King and Queen Co., Va.," photogapher unknown, no negative available. (P71)
3 3/8" x 4 3/8", sepia and white, "Pear Park Jr.," no location listed, inscribed on verso of photograph "For Annie dear, with love from Lucy," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P72)
Scope and Contents 3 1/4" x 4 5/8", black and white, "Brick end of 1758 house - sides frame new home of Clarence M. Cruser," Princess Anne Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P73). Including photographic print, May 6, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 1/2, black and white, "This house was raised September 30th 1758 by AS on Truston's Creek and called Malachy Thruston house," Princess Anne Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P74)
Scope and Contents 5 7/8" x 8 1/8", black and white, "Ringfield, built by early settlers in Va., before 1680," Richmond, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P75). Including photographic print same as P75. (P76)
Scope and Contents 5" x 7", black and white, The Peyton-Randolph home, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P77). Including Photographic print, undated, 5 x 7, black and white, The Tucker House, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P78) Also including Photographic print, undated, 5 x 7, black and white, The Blair house, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P79) Also including Photographic print, 5 x 7, black and white, The Taylor House, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P80)
3 1/2" x 5 1/2", black and white, Adam Thoroughgood's House, Lynnhaven Bay, Virginia, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P81)
3 3/4" x 5 1/2", sepia, on front of photograph is written, "house in which President John Tyler lived in Williamsburg, Va. before removing to Bassett House in said city," and on verso of photograph is inscribed: "House in Williamsburg of Washington and Lafayette headquarters," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P82)
5" x 7", black and white, "Residence of John Tyler as Vice President - when he became President in 1841, (Pictured preserved by Dr. Lyon G. Tyler in William and Mary Library), Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P83)
Scope and Contents 6 7/8" x 9 3/4", black and white, landscape view of river with house in background and in the foreground is seen a marker with the inscription "Here the 11th of February 1732 George Washington was born," Wakefield, Va., F. Ltz. Studio, Savannah, Ga., no negative available. (P84). Including Photographic print, 5 x 7, black and white, enlargement of the marker in P84 with the inscription "Here on the 11th of February 1732 George Washington was born," F. Ltz. Studio, Savannah, Ga., no negative available. (P85) Also including September 7, 1933, William Harden, Savannah, Ga., to Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, Editor, Holdcroft P.O., Charles City Co., Va. Writes concerning the photographs (P84 and P85) which were printed in a book entitled The Landscape Album, hopes he LGT finds the photographs both interesting and useful. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
5" x 7", sepia and white, The College of William and Mary Library erected in 1908, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P86)
3 3/8" x 4 3/8", black and white, "York Hall Home of Thomas Nelson, Jr., Signer during American Revolution. Present home of Mr. and mrs. George Blow," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P87)
3 1/4" x 4", black and white, unidentified house, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P88)
3 1/4" x 4", black and white, unidentified house, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P88)
3 1/8" x 5 1/2", sepia and black, unidentified house, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P89)
3 1/8" x 3 1/8", sepia, unidentified Legislation Chamber, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P90)
3 1.2" 4 3/4", black and white, pieces of Churchill Silver owned by Mr. J. Churchill Cooke of "Foxleigh," King William Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P91)
7" x 9 1/8", black and white, tomb of Col. David Bray, located in Bruton Parrish sic Parish Churchyard, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available
7 7/8" x 9 7/8", black and white, grave of Parson Blain Bruton Parish Churchyard, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P93)
8" x 10", black and white, grave of "John Tyler, President of the United States 1841-1845," Richmond, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P94)
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 3/8", black and white, granite slab marking the "grave of Thomas Nelson, Jr. 1738-1789, Signer," Yorktown, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P95). Including Photographic print, May 9, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, "Granite slab over grave of Thomas Nelson, Jr.," Yorktown, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P96)
6 1/2" x 7", sepia, plaque depicting battle scene between white settlers and Indians with inscription "The University at Henrico. Destroyed in the Massacre 22 March 1622," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P97)
5" x 5 7/8", black and white, "Old Lowerstoft plate which belonged to Col. Frances West of King William County, Virginia," photograph is matted, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P98)
3 1/2" x 5 3/8", black and white, monument erected by the Congress of the United States commemorating the Battle of Cowpens which occurred on January 17, 1781, Cowpens, South Carolina, photographer unknown. (P126)
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 5 1/2", black and white, "Looking through Plate Glass Window at the Crawford House, White Mountains, N.H.," photographer unknown. (P127). Including undated, postcard, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2, color picture of Commerce Trust Building and Commerce Garage, Kansas City, Missouri, photographer unknown. Included with an envelope addressed to Sue Ruffin Tyler (Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler). (P128)
8" x 10", sepia and white, photograph of the painting of the Review of the Army at Fort Cumberland which took place October 16, 1794, Cumberland, Md., artist unknown, photographed by C.A. Hoppin, no negative available. (P129)
3 3/4" x 5 1/2", black and white, the statue of Lord Botetourt, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P130)
Scope and Contents D.
Scope and Contents Also included in this folder is a ribbon commemorating the unveiling of the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Richmond, Va. Nwscl.
Scope and Contents Includes a list of the books presented in 1784 by Louis XVI of France to the library of the University of Pennsylvania and a list of Virginia Historical Magazines.
Scope and Contents Includes a list of school superintendents in Virginia, a list of leading newspapers in various states, a list of historians of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and a list of state regents of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Includes a list of papers offered to the Virginia Historical Society, a list of some of Lyon G. Tyler's works, a list of "the officers and founder of the Jamestown Society," and notes on the slave trade. Ds.
Scope and Contents Papers including a list of the flowers at the funeral of Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, notes on the life of John Tyler, a summary of the first volume of Revolutionary War Records, a radio address by Walter W. Van Kirk concerning impending war in 1939, and a copy of a book dedication to Lyon Gardiner Tyler given by the Williamsburg chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Scope and Contents Including notes concerning the life of Dr. Lyon G. Tyler and Joseph Ferdinand Zeilling's life, receipts, cancelled checks, a poem written by Lyon G. Tyler, a proposal for a fireproof library building and notes on Charles City Co., Va.
Scope and Contents 16 pp. D.
Scope and Contents 16 pp. Ms.
Scope and Contents 42 pp. Ms.
Scope and Contents 11 pp. Ms.
Scope and Contents These articles are placed in a volume that was once a journal of accounts. 97 pp. MsV #137.
Scope and Contents Many of the articles are loose inside the volume. 50 pp. MsV #138
Scope and Contents AC.
Scope and Contents 78 pp. MsV #139
Scope and Contents Items transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03).
Scope and Contents Lock of hair and pressed plant material from envelope with inscription "My mother's hair and flowers from her grave and my father's hair." Transferred from Box 7, Folder 2 of the Tyler Family Papers Group H. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65T97GrH.A01a-c
Scope and Contents One pair of pince nez style of eye glasses. Poor condition with a broken lense. 4 in. (width). Transferred to Manuscripts Artifact Collection from Box 7, Folder 2 of the Tyler Family Papers Group H. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65T97GrH.A02