Papers of the Virginia quarterly review [manuscript] 1920-29.

Virginia War History Commission

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On 7 January 1919, Governor Westmoreland Davis created the Virginia War History Commission whose goal was "to complete an accurate and complete history of Virginia's military, economic and political participation in the World War." The Commission consisted of sixteen leading citizens appointed by the governor including: Reverend Collins Denny, Brigadier General Jo Lane Stern, Adjutant General of Virginia, Douglas Southall Freeman, editor of the Richmond News-Leader, State Librarian ...

Burruss, Julian Ashby, 1876-1947

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Julian Ashby Burruss was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1876. He was the first alumnus-President, having graduated with honors in civil engineering from VPI in 1898. A hallmark of his long tenure in the presidency was a major administrative reorganization, which included: abolishing four deanships; broadening the scope and authority of the Deans of Agriculture and Engineering; establishing post of Dean of the College; abolishing College surgeon office and hiring full-time health offi...

Frost, Robert, 1874-1963

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American poet from New England. Winner of the 1932 Pulitzer Prize. From the description of Letters, 1931-1943. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122464432 American Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. From the description of Letter to Mr. Beggen [?], 1928. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 86129842 Robert Frost was an American poet. From the description of Papers concerning the Kenned...

Rand, George

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Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922

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Author, diplomat. From the description of Papers of Thomas Nelson Page [manuscript], 1878-1923. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647823870 From the description of Papers of Thomas Nelson Page [manuscript] 1891. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647949629 Virginia author; U.S. ambassador to Italy. From the description of Papers of Thomas Nelson Page [manuscript], 1889-1899. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647813209 ...

Blackwell, Robert Emory, 1854-1938,

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Professor of English, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va. From the description of Letter : Ashland, Va., to R.H.T. Adams, Jr., Lynchburg, Va., 1895 August 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 31448297 From the description of Letter to R.H.T. Adams, Jr. [manuscript], 1895 August 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647841736 ...

McVea, Emilie Watts, 1867-1928,

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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...

Bruce, Philip Alexander, 1856-1933

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Smith, Henry Louis, 1859-1951

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Henry Louis Smith, 1859-1951, was born in Greensboro, N.C. He graduated from Davidson College in 1881. He accepted a position of the faculty of Davidson College in 1886 and began graduate work at the University of Virginia. Smith taught physics and astronomy and was superintendent of grounds and buildings. While a professor, Smith performed the first X-ray experiment in the U.S. in 1896. Smith was president of Davidson College from 1901 to 1912 and president of Washington and Lee Un...

Anderson, Joseph R. (Joseph Reid), 1813-1892

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Joseph R. Anderson (1813-1892) was associated with the Tredegar Company, a major iron works and armorer in Richmond, Virginia. He was a Confederate brigadier general and friend of Robert E. Lee. From the description of Papers, 1861-1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122395576 Native of Botetourt County, Virginia; graduate of West Point; associated with and owner of Tredegar Iron Works from 1841; served in the Confederate Army from 1861-1862, then was reassigned to keep the...

Cocke, Matty L., 1855-1938,

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Beaty, John Owen, 1890-1961

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College professor and author, of Dallas, Tex., who was active in the conservative movement; d. 1961. From the description of Papers, 1949-1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154691238 Professor at Southern Methodist University. From the description of John Owen Beaty antisemitic material, 1950-1954. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 709766099 Educator and author who was active in the conservative movement. From the description of Papers, 1949-1...

Cooke, John Esten, 1830-1886

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Novelist, historian, lawyer, and Confederate Army Officer, of Millwood (Clarke Co.), Va. From the description of Papers, 1840-1896. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19490602 Virginia novelist and historian. From the description of Letter to William E. Quimby [manuscript], 1883 March 22. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647807855 From the description of Papers of John Esten Cooke, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record i...

Egan, John Joseph

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Hart, Harris, 1878-

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Maphis, Charles G. (Charles Gilmore), 1865-1938

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George, Miles.

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Barr, Stringfellow, 1897-1982

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Historian, author, and former president of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. From the guide to the Stringfellow Barr letters to Broadus Mitchell, 1952, 1954, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) University of Virginia professor; co-founder of St. John's College's "New Program" based on the classics; president of the Foundation for World Government. From the description of Papers of Stringfellow Barr [manuscript], 1915-1958. (...