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Goss, Ellen W.,. Letters related to Piedmont Female Academy, 1956.

Title: Letters related to Piedmont Female Academy, 1956.

November 19, 1956, letter by Ellen W. Goss describing history of Piedmont Female Academy, located near Stony Point, Albemarle County, Va.; discusses various locations of the Academy and relationships of her ancestors with the Academy. Included is original letter by Ellen Goss with handwritten transcript by Polydora Goss Woods (Mrs. John Woods). Also included is a letter from Bernard P. Chamberlain to [William] Runge concerning a "picture or a pamphlet relative to Piedmont Female Academy" and referencing a note on an enclosed envelope describing the location of the Academy. Also included is an original copy of the 1857-1858 (Eighth Session) Catalogue of Piedmont Female Academy.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57620821 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Bernard P.Chamberlain papers [manuscript], 1977-1982.

Title: Bernard P.Chamberlain papers [manuscript], 1977-1982.

Include correspondence, newsclippings and articles, financial and legal papers, an archaeological report, gravesite studies and miscellaneous items pertaining to the establishment of a marker, by the Albemarle County Historical Society, over the gravesite of Hessian soldiers buried in the county during the Revolutionary War.

ArchivalResource: 400 (ca.) items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647821474 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Papers of Bernard Chamberlain relating to the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe [manuscript], 1957.

Title: Papers of Bernard Chamberlain relating to the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe [manuscript], 1957.

Letters and records relating to the identities of the members of the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe, Sir Alexander Spotswood's traveling party of Virginia gentlemen who undertook and expedition to the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1716. Their exploits were glorified in William Alexander Caruthers' novel "Knights of the Golden Horse-Shoe," first published 1841.

ArchivalResource: 9 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647987024 View

Almond, J. Lindsay (James Lindsay), 1898-1986,. Gilmer family papers, 1918-1960.

Title: Gilmer family papers, 1918-1960.

Miscellaneous correspondence including a postal card from George Gilmer, with the AEF in France to "Uncle Walker," 1918 July 11letter, 1923 concerning "Birdwood" including notes on Sheridan and Union troops by Ada Pyne Bankhead; invitations to Bernard P. Chamberlain's possum hunts, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1921; an invitation to the opening of the Farmington Country Club, 1929; and a form letter, 1932 March 29, from Dr. T.H. Daniel urging innoculation against diptheria. Also routine political letters from J. Lindsay Almond, 1953, 1957; Dwight Eisenhower, 1952, 1953, Harry Byrd, 1950, 1953, 1960; William M. Tuck, 1953, Howard W. Smith, 1950, 1956; notes on Major Horace Jones's school, 1968; a copy of an old photograph of the Garrett House; notes on Charlottesville people and places by Ruth D. Gilmer including the Gilmer family and Pen Park; correspondence and resolutions regarding George Gilmer; recollections of the Ceramic Society of Virginia by Betsy Gilmer Tremain, 2005; and "A history of my long life" by Mary Carter Singleton Dwight, 1952. Also Civilian Defense plane spotter notes, 1942; Atkins family photographs, particularly Elizabeth Moseley Akins; Christmas cards of the University of Virginia chapel and Rotunda, and the Robert E. Lee School in Charlottesville and the Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg; and University of Virginia memorabilia including, dance tickets and program, football and basketball tickets, and 1940 football schedule. Gilmer Family Papers, 1918-1960, Accession #11846-g, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

ArchivalResource: ca. 125 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/64589695 View

Byrd, Ruth Evelyn,. Albemarle County Historical Society Officer and Committee correspondence [manuscript], 1951-1952.

Title: Albemarle County Historical Society Officer and Committee correspondence [manuscript], 1951-1952.

The collection correspondence and memoranda regarding houses to photograph; the magazine exchange; committee meetings; ownership of a framed drawing of Jefferson; and purchase and framing of a copy of the Thomas Sully portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Scaisbrooke Abbot. Correspondents include Helena Koiner, Bernard P. Chamberlain, Thomas J. Michie and Ruth Evelyn Byrd.

ArchivalResource: circa 50 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/648011717 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Birdwood, a talk [manuscript], 1979 June 17.

Title: Birdwood, a talk [manuscript], 1979 June 17.

A talk by Bernard P. Chamberlain at a meeting of the Albemarle County Historical Society with an announcement by Lloyd T. Smith, Jr., re: forming an association, Historic Charlottesville Inc.

ArchivalResource: 1 cassette.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647990288 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Poetry by Bernard P. Chamberlain, 1964-1966.

Title: Poetry by Bernard P. Chamberlain, 1964-1966.

The papers consist of a typed poem "To Billy Long on his 90th Birthday February 2, 1964" and an invitation to Chamberlains's 70th birthday celebration in the form of a poem.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49321885 View

[Album of United States postage stamps cancelled with North Carolina postmarks].

Title: [Album of United States postage stamps cancelled with North Carolina postmarks]. [1943-1953]

ArchivalResource: 1 v. : ill. ; 33 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53036015 View

Miller, Francis Pickens, 1895-1978. Papers of Francis Pickens Miller [manuscript], 1885-1976.

Title: Papers of Francis Pickens Miller [manuscript], 1885-1976.

The collection contains personal and political correspondence, minutes and reports, speeches, drafts of books and articles, newsclippings, photographs, and memorabilia. It is subdivided into three files on religious activities, public affairs and personal papers. Major topics are the World Student Christian Federation, the World Council of Churches, the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., Miller's campaigns for governor in 1949 and for U.S. Senate in 1952, and his terms in the Virginia House of Delegates, 1938-1941. Topics of interest include the Westminster Presbyterian Church, a series of religious conferences, the Union Theological Seminary, N.Y., the Virginia Council of Churches, the Democratic Party and its National Committee, Fight for Freedom, Inc., Harry Flood Byrd, Sr., and the Byrd machine, and the Democratic National conventions in 1960 and 1964. Also the poll tax, the 1937 gubernatorial campaign of James H. Price, the Southern Conference for Human Welfare, the Southern Regional Council, the Virginia Music Festival and various colleges with which Miller was connected. There are also papers concerning the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the U.S. Dept. of State, the John R. Mott biography project, and the Historic Lexington Foundation. The collection also contains card files of political supporters, library books and the National Policy Committee.

ArchivalResource: 47,000 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647825652 View

Bowers, Claude Gernade, 1879-1958. Material pertaining to James Monroe and his Albemarle County lands [manuscript], 1780-1941.

Title: Material pertaining to James Monroe and his Albemarle County lands [manuscript], 1780-1941.

The papers contain an abstract of correspondence, a speech by Claude G Bowers, a speech by Therese Molyneaux at Ash Lawn, 1780-1941, an article by Mary Rawlings, and a speech by Carl M. Senn. In addition the collection contains a copy of a Richmond Enquirer advertisement for the sale of the land, 1825; and pertinent correspondence of Therese Molyneux, Carl M. Senn, Laurence Gouverneur Hoes, Gene Reed deLashmutt, Bernard P. Chamberlain, Mary Rawlings,

ArchivalResource: 30 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647921835 View

Almond, J. Lindsay (James Lindsay), 1898-1986. Gilmer family papers [manuscript], 1918-1960.

Title: Gilmer family papers [manuscript], 1918-1960.

Miscellaneous correspondence including a postal card from George Gilmer, with the AEF in France to "Uncle Walker," 1918 July 11; letter, 1923 concerning "Birdwood" including notes on Sheridan and Union troops by Ada Pyne Bankhead; invitations to Bernard P. Chamberlain's possum hunts, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1921; an invitation to the opening of the Farmington Country Club, 1929; and a form letter, 1932 March 29, from Dr. T. H. Daniel urging innoculation against diptheria. Also routine political letters from J. Lindsay Almond, 1953, 1957; Dwight Eisenhower, 1952, 1953, Harry Byrd, 1950, 1953, 1960; William M. Tuck, 1953, Howard W. Smith, 1950, 1956; notes on Major Horace Jones's school, 1968; a copy of an old photograph of the Garrett House; notes on Charlottesville people and places by Ruth D. Gilmer including the Gilmer family and Pen Park; correspondence and resolutions regarding George Gilmer; recollections of the Ceramic Society of Virginia by Betsy Gilmer Tremain, 2005; and "A history of my long life" by Mary Carter Singleton Dwight, 1952. Also Civilian Defense plane spotter notes, 1942; Atkins family photographs, particularly Elizabeth Moseley Akins; Christmas cards of the University of Virginia chapel and Rotunda, and the Robert E. Lee School in Charlottesville and the Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg; and University of Virginia memorabilia including, dance tickets and program, football and basketball tickets, and 1940 football schedule. Gilmer Family Papers, 1918-1960, Accession #11846-g, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

ArchivalResource: ca.125 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647989724 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Notes for speech given at the 25th anniversary of the Albemarle County Historical Society [manuscript] 1965 Dec. 14.

Title: Notes for speech given at the 25th anniversary of the Albemarle County Historical Society [manuscript] 1965 Dec. 14.

Also miniature hunting horn belonging to Julia Peyton, and a carving steel belonging to a "JCW".

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647934447 View

Radwin, George. Letters of George Radwin [manuscript], 1930 October 10 and 11.

Title: Letters of George Radwin [manuscript], 1930 October 10 and 11.

Include letter, 1930 October 10, George Radwin to "Sweetheart" concerning her health, development of a cardiotachometer, and a horoscope she is casting for him; and letter, 1930 October 11, Radwin to "Sweetheart" concerning his plans for the day and his attempt to locate the Clark family English lineage.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647813179 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Oral history interview of Bernard P. Chamberlain by Robert C. Light [manuscript], February 14, 1973.

Title: Oral history interview of Bernard P. Chamberlain by Robert C. Light [manuscript], February 14, 1973.

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647919951 View

Monticello Grape Growers Cooperative Association (Charlottesville, Va.). Report to Association members, 1939 February 15.

Title: Report to Association members, 1939 February 15.

Bernard P. Chamberlain, President, reports on an open forum held to discuss the future of viticulture in Virginia; the accomplishments of the Association; immediate plans; the industry in Washington; and finances. This copy of the report was sent by Chamberlain to Dr. [Douglas Southall] Freeman.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49050489 View

Kilham, Austin D. Austin D. Kilham letter to Bernard Peyton Chamberlain [manuscript] 1963 January 9.

Title: Austin D. Kilham letter to Bernard Peyton Chamberlain [manuscript] 1963 January 9.

Austin quotes an advertisement for business in the St. Louis Commercial Bulletin, 1836 July 1, by William S. Woods, attorney, Helena, Arkansas Ter., formerly of Albemarle Co., Va.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226818996 View

University of Virginia. Office of Information Services. Papers of the University of Virginia Information Services [manuscript], 1958.

Title: Papers of the University of Virginia Information Services [manuscript], 1958.

Material re the re-enactment of the laying of the cornerstone at the University of Virginia includes letters between William H. Wranek, Jr. and Laurence G. Hoes, a press release and a copy of the speech given by University president, Colgate Darden, on the occasion.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647814680 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Artifacts of Bernard Peyton Chamberlain [manuscript] ca. 1840, & n.d.

Title: Artifacts of Bernard Peyton Chamberlain [manuscript] ca. 1840, & n.d.

The collection contains four laths, ca. 1840, used in the plastering of rooms in the original section of Midmont, Charlottesville, Va., and two nails, n.d., used in the construction of the Charlottesville, Va. Eagle Tavern, on Court Square.

ArchivalResource: 6 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647934540 View

Albemarle Confederate Memorial Association. Papers of the Albemarle Confederate Memorial Association [manuscript] 1933-1943.

Title: Papers of the Albemarle Confederate Memorial Association [manuscript] 1933-1943.

The papers contain correspondence of Association treasurer Norma Doswell with Bernard Peyton Chamberlain, A.J. Davis, and Frank L. Hartman regarding the maintenance of the cemetery, some receipts, checks, and bank statements, two bank books, and a ledger of accounts.

ArchivalResource: 33 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647947667 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Papers of Bernard Chamberlain, 1810-1988 [manuscript].

Title: Papers of Bernard Chamberlain, 1810-1988 [manuscript].

Personal, legal, business and family papers of Bernard Chamberlain; also awards and drafts of writings of Mr. Chamberlain.

ArchivalResource: 25000 Items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647840306 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Programs and papers relating to events held at Madison Hall [manuscript], 1921-1942.

Title: Programs and papers relating to events held at Madison Hall [manuscript], 1921-1942.

Programs and papers relating to events held at Madison Hall, from YMCA events to dances and theology lectures. Also included are newsclippings regarding the YMCA at Madison Hall. Includes a circular letter from President Bernard P. Chamberlain inviting the University to hear missionary Sherwood Eddy. Of interest is a flier for a song recital by Betty Booker.

ArchivalResource: 25 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/402677909 View

Brown, Bernard, d. 1800. Maupin family papers [manuscript], 1790-1956.

Title: Maupin family papers [manuscript], 1790-1956.

The collection contians an indenture, 1790 September 8, Daniel Maupin, Jr., to Bernard Brown and Brightberry Brown, executors for the estate of Henry Hallet, for 150 acres in Albemarle County. The collection also contains a copy, circa 1955, of the will of Gabriel Maupin the immigrant, probated 1719 in Williamsburg. This copy is in turn a copy of an 1865 transcript made by Socrates Maupin shortly before the fire that destroyed Richmond records. The collection also contains a Maupin family genealogy and letters between Mrs. R. Corbin Maupin and Bernard Chamberlain.

ArchivalResource: 5 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226294426 View

Mulholland, Elizabeth Caldwell Brown. Random recollections of Ivy hockey [manuscript], 1962 September 12.

Title: Random recollections of Ivy hockey [manuscript], 1962 September 12.

A paper read to the Albemarle County Historical Society at "Spring Hill" on hockey games in Ivy, Va., from 1902-1962. Players mentioned in the speech included Demetra Vaka Brown, Bernard P. Chamberlain, Junius Fishburne, Bert Gasgoyne, Robert Gooch, Jack Greaves, Allan Gwathmey, Chris Greene, Jack Higginson, Chic Moran, Geza Teleki, Dr. David Wilson, Alice Worthington and David Yalden-Thompson. Of interest is the comment that Ivy Hockey is referred to in H. G. Wells' "Mr. Britling sees it through" with information furnished him by Ronald Trees of "Mirador." Also 25 certificates, 1886-1888, awarded by Pantops Academy, Albemarle Co., Va., to George L. Lyman.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647937122 View

Williams, Blair Stanton, d. 1954. Postmark collection assembled by Williams and Bernard Peyton Chamberlain [manuscript] 1806-1980.

Title: Postmark collection assembled by Williams and Bernard Peyton Chamberlain [manuscript] 1806-1980.

Among the letters found in the envelopes were an 1845 letter from John Barbee Minor to John Staige Davis regarding shopping in Richmond for books and a shawl; an 1853 letter from Lewis Crenshaw to John Rodes Woods regarding swine breeding in Albemarle County; an 1843 letter from Peregrine S. Buckingham to William Cabell Rives requesting copies of Cabell's published speeches; an 1853 letter to Woods from G.S. Harper regarding horse training; an 1852 letter from Samuel G. Henkel to Absalom Coiner regarding a shipment of catechisms, and a petition to the President, 1913, for a safe conduct pass for John Armstrong Chaloner.

ArchivalResource: 2.5 ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647927096 View

Long, William Fife. Papers of William Fife Long, ca. 1909-1966.

Title: Papers of William Fife Long, ca. 1909-1966.

Poetry of William Fife Long and Bernard Peyton Chamberlain comprises most of the collection. Some of the poetry has been collected into two issues of The Chirp. The collection also contains an essay by Chamberlain against massive resistance; a settlement of accounts, 1911, from the estate of W. Otto Nolting; a fee schedule, 1953, from the Charlottesville and Albemarle Bar Association; some "Boost Charlottesville" stamps; and a numerical telephone directory.

ArchivalResource: 50 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31448210 View

Shackelford, George Green. Papers, 1955-1985.

Title: Papers, 1955-1985.

The majority of the papers concern the Monticello Association and the publication of their "Collected papers of the Monticello Association," Volumes I and II. In addition to correspondence re: the editing and publication of the volumes, there are Association minutes and some manuscripts. There are also letters from George Scott Shackelford, 1955-1978, re: family and personal matters, the Shenandoah Club, and the restoration of Smithfield Plantation, and a blueprint plat and an electrostatic copy of a topographical map of the graveyard property at Monticello, 1975.

ArchivalResource: 350 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32958877 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-,. The papers of Base Hospital 41, 1905-1983 / [collected by Bernard P. Chamberlain and other members of Base Hospital 41].

Title: The papers of Base Hospital 41, 1905-1983 / [collected by Bernard P. Chamberlain and other members of Base Hospital 41]. 1905-1983.

The Base Hospital 41 collection includes; photographs and negatives of Base Hospital 41; photocopies of photos held by the National Library of Medicine, History of Medicine; Base Hospital 41 newsletters; news clippings; medals; excerpts from Glenn B. Updike's wartime diary; documents relating to Chief Nurse Margaret Cowling; a history of Base Hospital 41; "The University of Virginia Base Hospital Forty-One," by the Commanding Officer, Julian M. Cabell; a historical sketch of Base Hospital 41 by Deming J. Shear; correspondence and photos related to reunions; and other archival material.

ArchivalResource: 1.75 linear ft. (4 boxes, ca. 1,100 items)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61710906 View

Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-. Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial Tape Recording [manuscript], 1953 Apr 30.

Title: Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial Tape Recording [manuscript], 1953 Apr 30.

Audiotape of ACHS Program on WINA includes speeches by Thomas J. Michie, Bernard Chamberlain, Edward Younger, and Thomas Hammond.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/648010650 View

Shackelford, George Green. Papers of George Green Shackelford [manuscript], 1955-1985.

Title: Papers of George Green Shackelford [manuscript], 1955-1985.

The majority of the papers concern the Monticello Association and the publication of their "Collected papers of the Monticello Association," Volumes I and II. In addition to correspondence re: the editing and publication of the volumes, there are Association minutes and some manuscripts. There are also letters from George Scott Shackelford, 1955-1978, re: family and personal matters, the Shenandoah Club, and the restoration of Smithfield Plantation, and a blueprint plat and an electrostatic copy of a topographical map of the graveyard property at Monticello, 1975.

ArchivalResource: 350 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647806773 View