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6 May 1903
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
[Deed]
Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.
GLC02167.56
6 July 1900
Jeffery, Annie (fl. 1890-1900)
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
9 March 1901
Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917)
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...
GLC01896.140
22 February 1907
Goodwin, William A.R. (fl. 1890-1907)
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...
GLC01896.145
April 1909
Unknown
[Postcard of Archer house]
"Archer House April 1909_ Norfolk, Va." 1909/04 print.
GLC01896.169
26 July 1918
Dawes, Charles G. (1865-1951)
to my dear mother
GLC01601.04
19 April 1919
to mother
GLC01601.07
1907-1931
[Funeral announcement cards]
Contains three funeral announcement cards. The first announces the death of John L. Lay (1864-1931) and lists the date and location of services. The second lists the death and funeral details for Sarah E. Banes (1839-1907), and the third announces...
GLC01013.33
22 June 1901
Jackson, Giles B., 1853-1924;
to R. C. Burrow
Seeks information for the Negro Business League's attempt to document African-Americans who meet Virginia's voting requirements. Explains that "The Negro Business League of Va. is endeavoring to...assist the constitutional convention in deriving at...
GLC08907
1910
Lincoln Said Women Should Vote
Washington woman suffrage poster, featuring Abraham Lincoln's quote, "I go for all sharing the priviledges of government who assist in bearing its burdens, by no means excluding women."
GLC09103
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