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Bank of Alexandria Checkbook
Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ap43 Oversize
Scope and Contents
Checkbook, 1803-1804, of an unidentified person in account with the Bank of Alexandria, Va.
Dates:
1803-1804
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Catherine Powell letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 01704
Content Description
Catherine Powell letter, 1861 June 10, to "Ellen" (assumed to be her daughter Mary Ellen Powell Adie) about the evacuation of Alexandria, Virginia after its occupation by Union forces on May 24, 1861. This letter is written from a Confederate point of view.
Dates:
1861 June 10
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Discourse on Anglo-Saxon Ascendency
Collection
Identifier: SC 01202
Scope and Contents
A handwritten discourse on the moral causes of the ascendency of the Anglo Saxon race delivered at Alexandria, Virginia, Lyceum, Dec. 15, 1846, and Jan. 5, 1847. First page: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I shall venture to throw on your indulgence, this evening, some observations on the moral causes o the ascendency of the Anglo-Saxon race. As most of us here present belong to that branch of the great human family, our interst may be supposed to be peculiar in...
Dates:
1846-1847
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Abraham Hewes Journals
Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ame51-52 Oversize
Scope and Contents
Journals, 1795-1805, of Abraham Hewes, merchant, of Alexandria, Va.
Dates:
1795-1805
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
James Patton Copybook
Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Cp8 Oversize
Scope and Contents
Letter copybook, 1804-1806, of James Patton, planter, commission merchant, and shipowner, Alexandria, Va.
Dates:
1804-1806
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Milton Kerrick and Maude Howdershell Letters
Collection
Identifier: MS 00239
Content Description
Over 200 letters exchanged between Milton Kerrick and Maude Howdershell from 1908 through the 1930's. Both lived in Alexandria, Virginia and most of the letters are personal in nature as Kerrick actively courted Howdershell during this time. Kerrick was openly expressive in his love for the more reserved Howdershell. On October 8, 1919 the two were married, but their love letters continued as Kerrick was often away with his work for the Southern Railroad Company. There are also some letters...
Dates:
1908-1980
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Virginia Cities Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.4 V82ci
Scope and Contents
Artificial collection of papers relating to various cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Dates:
1663-1980
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center