John Toole papers [manuscript] 1838 (1846-57) 1892.

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John Toole papers [manuscript] 1838 (1846-57) 1892.

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Letters, 1840-57, to his wife Mary Jane Suddarth Toole describing his life as an itinerant portrait painter whose home was in Albemarle Co. He discusses his travels, his subjects and working conditions, local politics and social events. Working in Central Va. his visits incl.: Louisa, Madison, Orange, & Hanover Cos., and Richmond-- with an informative description of the "art colony" there [78 items. holographs signed] Also, Toole's scrap book which contains 3 pencil sketches. There are letters from Mrs. Toole, their children, George Henry Toole who describes life as a V.M.I. cadet in 1855, and Mary Jane "Jennie" Toole Hobgood; and a friend, Tom Moore of Harper's Ferry. A diary, 1867, of Mrs. Toole's, various indentures, accounts, 1872-92, of John Legrand Toole, and other Tooles. Also genealogical records for Mary Jane Suddarth Toole, 1903, undated, envelopes addrressed to John and [Mary] Jane Toole (missing stamps).

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Toole, John Legrand, 1845-1872,

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Hobgood, Mary Jane "Jennie" Toole, 1841-1917,

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Moore, Tom, 1915-

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Toole, George Henry, 1837-1856,

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Toole, John, 1815-1860.

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Itinerant painter, portraitist, miniature painter; Piedmont, Va. Was an Irish immigrant to Virginia and a self-taught painter. Worked during the ante-bellum period. From the description of John Toole collection, [undated] and 1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515046 ...

Virginia Military Institute

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On March 29, 1839 the General Aslsembly passed the final version of the act establishing a military school at the Lexington arsenal, where the students would protect the arms while pursuing educational courses. The School was named the Virginia Military Institute and is the nation's oldest state supported military college. The governor appointed nine members to the Board of Visitors to oversee the new school and they elected Claudius Crozet as president of the board and named Franci...

Toole, Mary Jane Suddarth, 1817-1902.

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