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Richmond (Va.)--History--19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

John P. Little Record Book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV M5
Scope and Contents

Membership and fee book, 1852-1854, of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of Richmond, Virginiaa. The volume was also used as a record, 1867-1870, of visits by John P. Little, physician.

Dates: 1852-1870; Majority of material found in 1867-1870

Levin Joynes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 J78
Scope and Contents

Letters, 1868-1916, received by Levin Joynes of Richmond, Va. from relatives and friends. Includes letters written from Virginia Military Institute as well as letters concerning Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Acc. 2010.492 includes pencil drawings by Levin Joynes.

Dates: 1868-1916

Julia's Autograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Auto14
Scope and Contents

Autograph album of a young lady named Julia.  One autograph includes a notation, "Richmond, Va."  Some autogaphs include drawings.  Many pages are faded or illegible due to water damage.  Undated, but during the 19th century.

Dates: circa 1870

George W. Lindsay Diary, 1858

 Collection — Box 1 (undersize), Volume: 1
Identifier: UA 5.033
Scope and Contents One dark brown memo book, 2.75" x 4", containing George Lindsay's diary from his time at the College of William and Mary and at home in Richmond. At the end of the diary is a list of names and list of expenditures. Lindsay’s activities include going on walks in the evening with friends; attending church every Sunday, either Episcopal or Baptist churches; taking lessons in math and history; attending parties such as Mrs. Tucker's; studying hard; and going on school picnics. His...
Dates: 1858

Manuscripts - People and Family Names

 Collection
Identifier: 01/Mss. 39.2 Man3a
Scope and Contents

An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's.  Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere.  Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Dates: 1621-1949; Majority of material found in 1800's

Pleasants Murphy Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV D5
Scope and Contents Diary, 1814 September 9-1815 April 23, kept during military service in Captain [?] Otey's Company in War of 1812. The content concerns the line of march from Liberty (now Bedford), Virginia to Richmond and discusses prices of items in Richmond and drills, and rations at the camp at Fairfield. Murphy spent October 9 to November 26, 1814 away from his unit, recovering from a broken arm. The diary concerns a trip back to Bedford County and a trip to Pittsylvania County. The volume...
Dates: 1814-1815

Samuel Myers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 95 M99
Scope and Contents Insurance policies for real estate and cargo owned by Samuel Myers of Richmond, Va. and his estate. Some were issued by the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia. Some were issued to Gustavus A. Myers, the executor of Samuel Myers. Other names in the collection are [?] Bell, Dr. John Cullen, Peter Joseph Chevallie, [?] Higginson, A. R. Holiday, John Leslie (executor and trustee for Robert Craig), Joseph Marx, Thomas Massie, Henry Myers, H. P. Poindexter, John Richard, Thomas Rutherfoord, A....
Dates: 1796-1845; Majority of material found in 1820-1837

Old Dominion Subscription Book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Su2
Scope and Contents

Subscription book, 1872-1873, of the Old Dominion, Richmond, Virginia.

Dates: 1872-1873

Otho O. Owens Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 Ow2
Scope and Contents

Papers, 1888-1908, of Otho O. Owens of Richmond, Va. and his estate. Includes deeds, deeds of trust, agreements and a copy of Owen's will.

Dates: 1888-1908

Gregory Page Letter to "Mama"

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00559
Scope and Contents

Gregory Page to "Mama."  Discusses his health, school routine, fear of smallpox in Richmond, Va., and mentions Judge [St. George] Tucker.

Dates: undated

Pattesonia Saunders Autograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Auto9
Scope and Contents

Autograph album, 1857-1864, entitled, "Friendship Album," of Pattesonia Saunders, Richmond, Virginiaa. which also contains printed illustrations.

Dates: 1857-1864

R.A. Lancaster Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ap22
Scope and Contents

Account, 1852-1858, of R. A. Lancaster and Warren L. Waring of Richmond, Virginia. Includes inventory of household furnishings, clothing, kitchen ware, and livery equipment which may have been used to settle the estate of R. A. Lancaster.

Dates: 1852-1858

Thomas Rutherfoord Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 R94
Scope and Contents

Papers, 1881-1882, of Thomas M. Rutherfoord, a tobacco processor in Richmond, Va. Includes accounts and records of laborers.

Dates: 1881-1882

Samuel J. Rutherford Plat Book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ad147 Oversize
Scope and Contents

Plat book of Samuel J. Rutherfoord of Richmond, Virginia, showing property in Richmond belonging to the estate of his father, Thomas Rutherfoord, and record of deeds.

Dates: 1854-1872

Samuel B. Drinkard and Co. Account Book (Richmond, Va.)

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ag1
Scope and Contents

Account book of Samuel B. Drinkard and Co., grocers, of Richmond, Virginia.

Dates: 1866-1877

Anonymous Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ad161
Scope and Contents Scrapbook probably kept by Lyon G. Tyler. Contains newspaper clippings which concern politics especially the campaign of Fitzhugh Lee for governor of Virginia, the General Assembly of Virginia from December 1887-March 1888 as well as clippings concerning the College of William and Mary. Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings chiefly relating to political affairs in Virginia. Note:  The book contains the following clippings relating to William and Mary College:...
Dates: 1885-1890

Scrapbook XII

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Sc32
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, ca. 1865-1894, of an unidentified person of [Richmond, Va. ?] which contains newspaper clippings, handwritten poetry, and loose pages which depict glassware styles.

Dates: circa 1865-1894

Robert Skipwith Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 65 Sk4
Scope and Contents Diaries, 1834-1898, of Robert Skipwith kept in Goochland County, Va., Richmond, Va. and Powhatan County, Va. Much of Skipwith's life is documented by these 14 diaries and topics include weather, personal affairs (the loss of his wife, and his aging), farming, social life in his neighborhood, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Virginia politics. He often included genealogical information on individuals when he recorded their deaths. Skipwith's 1862-1865 diary has been digitized...
Dates: 1834-1898

T. C. Williams & Co. Journal

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ame125
Scope and Contents

Journal of T. C. Williams & Co.mpany, Richmond, Virginia.

Dates: 1859-1865

Thomas C. Jones Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ame T1
Scope and Contents

Ledger, 1869-1878, of Thomas C. Jones of the firms of Jones & Brooks, coal and wood dealers, and T. C. Jones & Co., tobacconists, of Richmond, Va.

Dates: 1869-1878

Westham Granite Company Minute Book

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Mi21 Oversize
Scope and Contents

Minute book, 1874-1896, of Westham Granite Company (Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland.) The quarry was located in Chesterfield County, Virginiaa. The volumes include loose papers.

Dates: 1874-1896

Women's Christian Association Minute Book  (Richmond, Va.)

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Mi6
Scope and Contents

Minute book, 1894-1897, of the Board of Directors of the Women's Christian Association, Richmond, Virginia. The volume includes loose papers.

Woman's Christian Association Minute Book

Dates: 1894-1897