1901/06/01

Typed document

Title: "Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Esplanade (right wing) Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]

A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis.

GLC06343.317

1901/06/01

Typed document

Title: "Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Esplanade (left wing) Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]

A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis. Includes strike outs, additions, and corrections.

GLC06343.318

1901/06/01

Typed document

Title: "Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Court of Fountains Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]

A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis. Includes strike outs, additions, and corrections.

GLC06343.319

1901/06/01

Typed document

Title: "Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Bridge Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]

A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis. Includes additions and corrections.

GLC06343.320

1901/06/01

Typed document

Title: "Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Ethnological Building Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]

A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis.

GLC06343.321

1901/06/01

Typed document

Title: "Sculpture Proposed in Connection with Temple of Music Pan-American Exposition of 1901, Buffalo, N.Y." [Carbon Copy]

A detailed proposal with a justification and a cost-breakdown analysis. Includes strike outs, additions, and corrections.

GLC06343.322

1900/10/16

Baird, G. W., fl. 1900

Typed letter signed

Title: to Edward R. Archer Esq.

Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares the soldier of the Civil War to those fighting against America in the Philippines. "Whenever I look at that old 42 pdr gun, I wonder how they ever used it, for its preponderance is great. But the men who fired that gun were in terrible earnest, and not lacking in gameness nor ingenuity. There is a great difference between fighting such men as…

GLC01896.139

1917/07/25

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Document signed

Title: [Membership certificate of The American National Red Cross]

Certificate of The American National Red Cross as a "Life Member." Signed by Red Cross Secretary C.S. Magee and President Woodrow Wilson. With a printed signature of President Wilson.

GLC01896.146

1898/09/20

Kerr, Edwin T., fl. 1890-1898

Typed letter

Title: to unknown

"We are sending you under separate cover a souvenir of the launching of the U.S.S Battleship "Illinois"..." The souvenirs were made from the small pieces punched out of the ship's thinner plates before they were riveted to the ship.

GLC01896.131

1899/05/10

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Document signed

Title: [Cancelled checks]

2 items. Re: two cancelled checks from the Citizens Exchange Bank of Richmond: a. 10 May 1899. Twenty-Nine Dollars to T.A. Cary. Cancelled Red two-cent stamp. b. 10 May 1899. Forty Dollars to Self (Robert W. Jeffrey). Cancelled Red two-cent stamp. Some pencil scribblings and mathmatical calculations are on the back of the $40 check and two stamps are on the back of the $29 check.

GLC01896.132

1900/07/02

Hobson, Fannie, fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the health of Maimie and Aaron [Jeffery], and their baby boy--all of whom are recovering from illness. Also, family members going to Mrs. Morris' funeral, the death of Pem Crenshaw who died from "malarial fever" [malaria], Aaron's bout with "Cholria [sic] Morbus" [Cholera], and Fannie's anxiousness to read the contents of Edward [R. Archer's] last letter to Maimie. Also mentions Fannie's family trip planned to Europe with Richard [Jeffery] and the Archer children [Virginia and Edward], and Mamie Lacy's sugery for her broken nose.

GLC01896.133

1900/07/06

Jeffery, Annie, fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the current heat wave in Richmond, expresses desire to have been with Archer at Westminster Abbey, improving health of Aaron and Maimie Jeffery's baby boy, and news of the family and friends, including Mamie Lacy's successful surgery.

GLC01896.134

1900/07/19

Document

Title: [Menu]

"Banquet given by Messrs. Ludw. Loewe & Co. in honor of the American Mechanical and Civil Engineering Associations." The list of food and drinks being served at the Banquet is in French. Along with several colored engravings there is a small photograph on the inside cover of the menu of a water-side location. A couple of signs in the photograph are in German. Written at Schwedischer Pavilion.

GLC01896.136

1900/08/10

Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899

Autograph letter

Title: to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses pleasure at having read Edward [R. Archer's] letter to Annie [Archer], Annie taking Virginia to go visit with Maimie who is recovering well from her illness. She mentions that Edward Archer has behaved well and is easy to care for. She also mentions Edward [R. Archer's] stay in Berlin, the heat wave in Richmond, family whereabouts, cousin Fannie Hobson's indignation at not having received a letter for some time from Archer, and his next desination--London.

GLC01896.137

1901/03/09

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert W. Jeffery

Archer recounts his acquaintance and satisfaction with Jeffery's good service at Tredegar Iron works and "in the various Depts for 10 years." He offers to vouch for Jeffery to help him get a job with the Proped Steel Car Co in Pittsburgh. Written on Tredegar Iron Works stationary.

GLC01896.140

1901/03/09

Ferguson, W.G., fl. 1901

Typed letter signed

Title: to whom it may concern

Letter of recommendation for Richard W. Jeffery from the treasurer of the Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works. "It gives me great pleasure to state I have known Mr. Richard W. Jeffery for the past 15 years, and know him to be sober, intelligent and of the highest charcater." Letterhead reads: "Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works. Locomotive Builders."

GLC01896.141

1901/06/15

Swift, A. J., fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Apologizes for not writing sooner but his loss of sight made writing very difficult and his life very miserable. He enquires about the well-being of his "dear Cousin," reports that Mag has been sick with "cold pains in all her limbs" [symptoms of malaria] and the prospects for leaving New Orleans for Alabama on the advice of their doctor who claims that a "change of air" will cure "Mag's" malaria. Mentions news of family and aquaintances.

GLC01896.142

1902/09/26

Cogbill, Philip V., fl. 1902

Envelope

Title: [Envelope]

Envelope is addressed to "Mr. E.R. Archer, Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond, Va." Notation in pen and pencil reads: "Deed of Borjams Sale of Manchester Land Co. & 750.00. 5 lots 150 ft. [illegible]5 & 750 paid for in stock - I Put deed In pockit Book- letter from Adamson & Morton."

GLC01896.143

1907/01/19

Pamphlet

Title: Memorial service program for Robert Edward Lee

Program for Memorial Service of Robert Edward Lee at Saint Paul's Church on the centenniel of his birth [1807/01/19]. Contains mostly prayers and hymns.

GLC01896.144

1907/02/22

Goodwin, William A.R., fl. 1890-1907

Pamphlet signed

Title: to Edward R. Archer

Circular aimed at raising funds to support the restoration and renovation of the Bruton Parish Church. "Bruton Parish, restored, will be one of the most interesting historical monuments in America . . . [T]he general public has cordially co-operated in the work done to preserve the ancient building, and restore it to its colonial form and appearance." Includes historical notes on the church, and memorial contributions [both in the form of artifacts and money] and the contributers.

GLC01896.145

1917/10/16

Phinizy, Leonard, 1854-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Aaron] Jeffery

Letter thanking Jeffery for his hospitality on Phinizy's recent visit to Richmond, and mentions that "[t]he poor boy is now at rest here at our cemetery & he sleeps between his 2 little brothers who died here many years ago."

GLC01896.147

1864/01/01-1864/12/31

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Diary

Title: [Diary] London

Archer's 1864 diary written mostly while in London and also while travelling throughout Europe. Lists daily activities and other happenings such as disease spreading on board ships, etc. Green patterned book cloth with gold stamped titles. (22 Jan) "Called on Mr. Mason and delivered letter of introduction from Pa"; (15 Feb) "Went to Argyle Rooms - a negro was put out. I was glad...that the English do not put the negro on the same footing as the white man," (22 Feb) "5 Pirates were hanged today at Newgate prison." (23 Feb) "Went to Blakleys Ordnance Works to look at guns and &c."; (26…

GLC01896.158

1864/03/18-1864/11/15

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Letterbook

Title: [Copy Book of E. R. Archer]

"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and fellow officers in the C.S.V.N. [Confederate States Volunteer Navy] with index of letters copied. Written while visiting London and Bermuda. On the cover it indicates the number of the book as '1'. Blue and white printed paper covers, product label pasted to front cover, tissue paper leaves. (18 Mar) "Some of my letters have been destroyed whist running the Blockade … You are now ready to supply Genl Beauregard with a 15" gun."; (29 Mar) "[Allow] us to make our sortie amongst the enemies fleet which…

GLC01896.159

1878/07/20-1878/12/31

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Diary

Title: Memorandum book of E.R. Archer

Front cover: "Notes on a trip to Europe in 1878--" Inside back cover: "Memorandum book of E. R. Archer Richmond, Virginia July 20, 1878." From the front [to back], the book acts as a narrative diary, and includes drawings and descriptions of machinery for water works, steel manufacturing, and other industrial pursuits. From the back [to front], the book is an expense account beginning shortly before Archer embarked on the trip. The middle of the book recounts vacation in Ireland, Scotland, London, Paris and Germany with a list of purchases made in these countries. Calf bound, title…

GLC01896.161

1878/08/04-1878/10/01

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Letterbook

Title: [Copy book of E.R. Archer]

"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and friends. The index of letters copied on the inside front cover indicates a much longer list of correspondence [and a longer journey] than is presently contained in the copy book. Index includes 39 letters dating 1878/08/02-1878/12/05. Also, includes one loose sheet of paper reading: "Kirkwood's book on Filtration contains descriptions of the following water works (Contents)". Blue and white printed paper covers, product label, 12.5 x 9 cm pasted to front cover, tissue paper leaves.

GLC01896.162