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Scrapbook, 1860-1876, kept by Randolph Branch of Richmond,VA. Scrapbook has several pieces of original wallpaper, a collection of silhouettes, newspaper clippings - particularly poetry by women, a street map of Bonair, a section of Richmond, Virginia and a patent for an "Improvement in Churns" with diagrams and drawings. Acquired: 10/17/1946

Scope and Contents Papers, 1821-1979, of and concerning Adam Empie, the president of the College of William and Mary and his family. Includes account book, 1829-1831, of Adam Empie and copy of his will as well as four letters, undated, from Sarah Moore Grimke to Anna Eliza (Wright) Empie as well as a commonplace book, undated; poems; engravings; flower illustrations, sketches and silhouettes; and prayers.The addition, Mss. 1979.13, includes papers of the Rev. Dr. Adam Empie’s descendants, most...

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Silhouette of Bishop James Madison created by Marietta Minnigerode Andrews from a rare and early collection in the Library of Congress.

Scope and Contents Handpainted silhouette of William & Mary professor and Episcopal priest, Charles Minnigerode. The silhouette was painted by his granddaughter, Marietta Minnigerode Andrews and is signed by her. Minnigerode is presented in his clergy frock, under a pointed arch, and holding a closed text.Included is a typescript, which says the following:"1860The Reverend Charles Ernest Frederick Minnigerode, D.D. imprisoned at the age of nineteen when a student at the...

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The collection consists of three items.

The first item is a silhouette of Early.

The second item is a half-tone and mezzotint engraving of Early with facsimile autograph. He dressed in military uniform.

The third item is a letter written by Early to his daughter, Ruth Hairston Early, on September 23, 1866. He discusses her education, specifically music, and discusses other subjects.