Speeches given at Albemarle County Historical Society meetings [manuscript], 1960-1974.

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

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After elected president, Thomas Jefferson wanted a direct and practicable water communication across the continent and US sovereignty over the land occupied by the many different Indian tribes along the Missouri River. In 1803, Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery and named Army Captain Meriwether Lewis its leader. Lewis selected William Clark as second in command. The Corps of Discovery departed from Camp Dubois (Illinois) on May 14, 1804, and met up with Lewis in St. Charles, Missour...

Langhorne, Elizabeth Coles, 1909-2004

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Albemarle County, Virginia, resident and author. From the description of Research material for "Nancy Astor and her friends", 1920-1975. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32136553 Albemarle County, Va., author. From the description of Papers of Elizabeth Coles Langhorne [manuscript], 1870-1973. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833153 Virginia author. From the description of Papers of Elizabeth Coles Langhorne, 1976...

Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849

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Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American author, poet, and critic. In 1834 Poe married his cousin Virginia, who was not quite fourteen at the time, and began seriously seeking a means of supporting "his family." In the spring of 1835, the family moved back to Richmond where Poe took a position with the Southern Literary Messenger . Poe used the opportunity to publish several of his poems and short tales in the paper, but he also began developing his reputation as a pugnacious critic by contr...

United States. Army. Evacuation Hospital, 8th

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Paschal, George W. (George Washington), 1812-1878

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Howell, Hampton.

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Wilson, James Southall, 1880-1963

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Professor of English, University of Virginia. From the description of Papers of James Southall Wilson, [manuscript], 1931-1942. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647809599 American author and editor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Charlottesville, Va., to Stark Young, 1934 Sept. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872999 University of Virginia English professor. From the description of Papers of James Southall...

McIntyre, Paul G. 1860-1952.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...

Shackelford, George Green

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute history professor. From the description of Papers of George Green Shackelford [manuscript], 1955-1985. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647806773 From the description of Papers, 1955-1985. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32958877 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University history professor. From the description of Papers of George Green Shackelford and the Shackelford family [manuscript],...

Davis, Arthur Kyle, 1897-1972

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University of Virginia professor. From the description of Papers, 1956-1963 pertaining to "More traditional ballads of Virginia" [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647825695 ...

Chaucer, Geoffrey, d. 1400

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William Morris' Kelmscott Press published The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now newly imprinted [edited by F. S. Ellis; ornamented with pictures designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, and engraved on wood by W. H. Hooper] in 1896. From the guide to the Proofs and drawings for, The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now newly imprinted, 1892-1896., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) William Morris' Kelmscott Press published The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now ne...

Nichols, Frederick Doveton.

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N.Y. times, 4/13/1995, Frederick D. Nichols, 83, preservationist; d. 4/9/1995; native of Trinidad, Colo.; joined Univ. of Va. faculty in 1950; estab. dept. of architectural history; supervised 1976 restoration of Jefferson's celebrated Rotunda. From the description of Papers of Frederick D. Nichols [manuscript], 1940s-1990s. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647982206 From the description of Papers of Frederick D. Nichols [manuscript], 1940s-1990s. (University of...

Bishko, Lucretia Ramsey.

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Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964

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Born Nancy Witcher Langhorne, of Richmond, Va., and "Mirador," Albemarle co., Va. Married Robert Gould Shaw, 1897; divorced, 1903; one son, Robert Gould. Married Waldorf Astor (1879-1952) of Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, Eng., 1906; five children: William Waldorf (b. 1907), Nancy Phyllis Louise (b. 1909), Frances David Langhorne (b. 1912), Michael (b. 1916), and John Jacob (b. 1918). Elected first woman to Parliament, 1919, serving twenty-five years. From the description of Pa...

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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James Madison (1751-1836) was the fourth president of the United States, born in Port Conway, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia legislature from 1776 to 1780 and from 1784 to 1786, and the Continental Congress from 1780 to 1783. His proposals at and management of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 earned him title "father of the U.S. Constitution." He cooperated with Alexander Hamilton and Jay in writing a series of papers (pub. 1787-88 under title of The Federalist) explaining the ne...

Bear, James Adam

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Author and historian; curator and resident director of Monticello. From the description of Index to Thomas Jefferson's account book, 1767-1789, and chronological index of Jefferson's whereabouts, 1769-1789 [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647882199 From the description of Index to Thomas Jefferson's account book, 1767-1789, and chronological index of Jefferson's whereabouts, 1769-1789, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 5772664...

Landes, Ora Page, Mrs.

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Barbato, Paul Parmalee,

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University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

Skinner, John R. (John Rezin)

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Hoffman, Michael A., 1944-

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Agricultural Society of Albemarle (Charlottesville, Va.)

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Albemarle County Historical Society (Va.)

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Hench, Atcheson Laughlin, 1891-1974

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Professor of English at the University of Virginia. From the description of Letter of Atcheson Laughlin Hench to Dr. and Mrs. Edward Harper Rynearson [manuscript], 1950 October 26. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647821141 Professor of English at the University of Virginia, 1922-1962. From the description of Oral history interview of Atcheson L. Hench by Ann L.S. Southwell [manuscript], March 15, 1972. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 6...

Rutland, Robert Allen, 1922-....

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Historian. Editor, The papers of James Madison, University of Virginia. From the description of Robert A. Rutland [manuscript], 1981. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647814660 From the description of Papers of Robert Allen Rutland [manuscript], 1979 August-October. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647914391 From the description of Papers of Robert Allen Rutland [manuscript], ca. 1972. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647914386...

Boyd, T. Munford (Thomas Munford), 1899-1985

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Professor of Law at the University of Virginia. From the description of Oral history interview of Thomas Munford Boyd by Charles E. Moran [manuscript], July 26, 1976. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647919850 ...

Moore, John Hammond

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John Hammond Moore was an author and a professor at Georgia State University. In 1967, he wrote the book, Research Materials in South Carolina: a guide. Additional biographical information on John Hammond Moore is not available. From the description of John Hammond Moore correspondence, 1966. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 298522239 Author, journalist, and editor, of Columbia, S.C.; native of Aroostook County, Maine; born, 1924; served in U.S. Navy, 1944-1946;...

Miller School (Albemarle County, Va.)

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McCue, Edward Overton.

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Jackson, Donald Wilson, 1938-....

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Gay rights activist and journalist. From the description of Don Jackson papers, 1969-1970. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 81891857 ...

Betts, Mary Hall

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Hostess at the Rotunda, known as "Mama Rotunda." From the description of Drawings of Rotunda, 1976. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 56781545 Rotunda Hostess at the University of Virginia. Teacher and artist. From the description of Oral history interview of Mary Hall Betts by Charles E. Moran [manuscript], May 16, 1978. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647919818 ...

Jouett, Jack, 1754-1822

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Runk, B. F. D. (Benjamin Franklin Dewees), 1906-1994

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University of Virginia Dean and Professor of Biology. From the description of Papers of B. F. D. Runk [manuscript], 1935-1976. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647841971 From the description of Papers of B. F. D. Runk [manuscript], 1969-1973. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647976147 Professor of Biology, Dean of the University and Chairman of the Sesquicentennial Committee. From the description of Additional Papers of B.F.D. R...

Leavell, Byrd Stuart, 1910-1979

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University of Virginia physician; member of the 8th Evacuation Hospital. From the description of Jeffersonian ideals endowed the University of Virginia [manuscript], [1977?]October. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647999431 ...