John Thompson Brown Material, 1885-1909, undated
Scope and Contents
Handwritten document with extracts from sources and letters about the military service of Colonel J. Thompson Brown. The document is divided into headings: "Extract from General Ewell's Gettysburg Report," "Retreat from Gettysburg," "Extract from the journal of Major Eugene ?, Commanding Brigade of Sharpshooters, Rodes' Division, May 6th, 1864, " "Copy of letter from General Lee...August 15, 1879 and "Copy of letter from General Long-Bedford Co, Big Island, January 27th." Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Banquet ticket for John Thompson Brown. Partial page torn from a book with vignette pictures of men, including J. Thompson Brown. Partial typed page recommending J. Thompson Brown as a member of Virginia Tech's governing board. In pencil at bottom of page, "Alex. I. Robertson." Article or editorial from Lynchburg's "The News" about Virginia Governor Swanson's claim for fair and honest government as the decision is being made to establish a "Geological Survey in Virginia" at Virginia Tech or University of Virginia. An editorial about choosing from the candidates for the President of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Certificate, signed by Claude A. Swanson, appointing J. Thompson Brown a delegate to the Farmer National Congress. August 16, 1909. Poor condition. Commission, signed by J. Hoge Tyler, Governor of the Commonwealth, appointing John Thompson Brown as a member of the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute to serve four years from January 1, 1898. Certificate of Life Membership in the Virginia State Agricultural Society for J. Thompson Brown. October 29, 1885.
Dates
- Creation: 1885-1909, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, Coalter, and Tucker Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Braxton family (Family)
- From the Collection: Brown family (Family)
- From the Collection: Brown, Cassie Dallas Tucker (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, Frances Bland Coalter, 1835-1894 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, Henry Peronneau, 1883-1942 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, John Thompson, 1861-1921 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, John Willcox, 1886- (Person)
- From the Collection: Coalter family (Family)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Mary Haldane Begg, 1875-1967 (Person)
- From the Collection: Saunders family (Family)
- From the Collection: Saunders, Fleming (Person)
- From the Collection: Saunders, Frances Bland Coalter Brown, 1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyree family (Family)
- From the Collection: Wingo family (Family)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository