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Williamsburg, Virginia
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Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
Tyler Family Papers, Group H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
W&M Special Collections Research Center began acquiring and collecting Tyler family papers in 1922 and the collection has grown considerably since. The vast majority of this collection was donated by generous family and friends of the Tyler family between 1922 and 2002, with the bulk of the collection being donated to in 1949 by Mrs. Sue Ruffin Tyler and in 1955 by the children of Lyon G. Tyler. Some materials in this collection were purchased by W&M Special Collections Research Center.
Biographical Information:
Lyon Gardiner Tyler was the son of John Tyler (1790-1862) and his second wife Julia Gardiner Tyler. He received a master's degree from the University of Virginia and was professor at the College of William and Mary and principal of Memphis Academy. He established a law practice in Richmond and served in the Virginia House of Delegates. He became president of William and Mary in 1888, serving until 1919. Tyler married twice, to Anne Baker Tucker Tyler (1860-1921) and to Sue Ruffin Tyler who died in 1953. Tyler founded the William and Mary Quarterly and Tyler's Quarterly and was the author of the Letters and Times of the Tylers, Parties and Patronage in the United States, England in America and History of Virginia: Volume II The Federal Period. He edited Men of Mark in Virginia, Narratives of Early Virginia and the Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography. Tyler served as president of the College of William and Mary from 1888 until 1919.
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1750-1935, which are miscellaneous manuscripts with Tyler family connections. Include a scrapbook which includes correspondence
of John Tyler, Thomas Walker Gilmer and St. George 
Tucker mostly with nineteenth- century Virginia politicians. Papers also include printed material, photographs of people
and buildings and miscellaneous notes perhaps collected by Lyon G. Tyler and Sue Ruffin Tyler.
Related Material
See also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-G, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; Lyon Gardiner Tyler Papers (Acc. No. 1980.123), University Archives, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, and Lyon Gardiner Tyler Papers, President's Office Papers, Acc. No. 1984.19, University Archives, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Lock of Hair and Pressed Plant Material (Mss 65T97GrH.A01a-c), Eyeglasses (Mss 65T97GrH.A02)
Separated Material
Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Lock of Hair and Pressed Plant Material (Mss 65T97GrH.A01a-c), Eyeglasses (Mss 65T97GrH.A02)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Correspondence
- Notebooks
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
- Tyler, John, 1790-1862
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--Politics and Government
General
Other Information:
A PDF document of this inventory is available online.
Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/Tyler_Family_Group_h.pdf
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Gilmer, Thomas Walker
- Tyler, John, 1790-1862
- Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935
- Tyler, Sue Ruffin, 1889-1953
Container List
Scope and Contents Bound scrapbook of letters collected by the Tyler family. Among the correspondents are: St. 
George Tucker, A.P. Upshur, Thomas R. Dew and Charles Yancey. A separate inventory is included with the scrapbook. 138 pp. MsV.
Included, 10 items in a separate folder, loose manuscripts also collected by the Tyler family and included at the end of the
inventory of the scrapbook. 10 items.OCLC #23170451
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id126783
Bricoe G. Baldwin, Staunton to James Barbour, Secretary of War, Washington City.1825 April 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Declines appointment to a position as income would be too low. Scrapbook p. 28.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id126784
Linn Banks, Richmond to James Barbour, Washington.1820 February 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discussion of attitude of State legislaters toward rights of States under the Constitution; admission of territories; property rights, etc. Scrapbook p. 25.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id126785
James Barbour, Washington to "Dear Sir."1825 October 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter requesting more information about some previous matter. Scrapbook p. 32.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id126786
John Strode Barbour, Washington to Gov. James Barbour.1832 June 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Distribution of fascimiles of Declaration of Independence authorized by John Quincy Adams; political comment on the Bank, tariff, Jackson, Van Buren, etc. Scrapbook p. 52.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id126787
Phillip Pendleton Barbour.1810 June 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Receipt to James Barbour for $20. Scrapbook p. 19b.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127005
Philip Pendleton Barbour to "Dear Sir."1831 March 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents The possible appointment of Mr. Southall to be a judge; discussion of Turkish mission. Scrapbook p. 12.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127006
Nicholas? Biddle, Philadelphia to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville.1838 December 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asking for informaion about a purchase. Scrapbook p. 83.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127007
Thomas Barbour.1781 July 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Receipt to Benjamin Johnson for £500, etc. Scrapbook p. 19c.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127008
not used
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127009
Charles Binns, Clerk of Court, Prince William1784 June 16 County , Va. summons to Thomas Atwell to testify in behalf of William Tyler in lawsuit between Tyler and Sampson Turley.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Scrapbook p. 14b.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127010
Geroge E. Boswell, Petersburg to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, "At Mr. John Randolph, near Charlotte C.H."1833 January 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Legal matters involving Batte family; strong comment about Jackson and the Republicans. Scrapbook p. 67.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127011
S.S. Braxton, Richmond to Thomas Walker Gilmer.1838 December 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Distress at reports he opposed Gilmer for Speaker of the House and writes to refute them. Scrapbook p. 84.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127012
Francis Brooke to "Dear Sir."1841 May 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Concerns the recipients' recommendation of Robert Brooke to the secretary of War and requesting information on why it was ineffectual in obtaining for Robert an appointment to West Point. Scrapbook p. 103. Transcript: ? May 15, 1841 Dear Sir I came to town this morning and was informed that you had passed. It would have afforded me great pleasure to have met with you. Will you do me the favor to inquire of the Secretary of War on what ground it was that your warm recommendation of Robert was ineffectual to give him the appointment to West Point. I have great anxiety to know and shall be greatly indebted to you can remove it. Yours with cordial regard Francis Brooke I am writing with horrible materials.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127013
James Brown, Paris, to James Barbour, London.1828 November 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Instructions about mailing letters to insure delivery, etc. Scrapbook p. 34.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127014
Richard T. Brown, Windsor, near Westmoreland Court House, to John Tyler, near Gloucester C. House.1833 April 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Rejection by Senate of Major Lee to be Consul-general in Algiers. Scrapbook p. 61.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127015
Archibald Bryce, Jr., Goochland to Thomas Walker Gilmer, General Assembly, Richmond.1834 February 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Would like a place in the General Court and gives his qualification. Scrapbook p. 69.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127016
John Caldwell Calhoun, Washington to "The President" John Tyler.1841 December 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Writes on behalf of General Carroll of Tennessee for the Mission to Mexico. Scrapbook p. 124.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127017
John Caldwell Calhoun, Fort Hill to Thomas Walker Gilmer.1843 July 28?Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mention of "Clay Whiggery," States' rights, Jefferson's doctrines, etc. Scrapbook p. 9.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127018
Charles Campbell, Petersburg, Va. to John Tyler, President of the U.S.1843 August 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Encloses a copy of the "Bland Papers published in Petersburg. Scrapbook p. 115.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127019
Hill Carter, Shirley, to the President of the United States John Tyler, Washington.1842 February 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Wants warrant in the Navy for son, Robert; with so many sons he wants military education for them as he is sure Union will be dissolved some day and the South will have to fight. Scrapbok p. 107.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127020
"Cassius" to the Editors of the Richmond Enquirer and Thomas Ritchie.undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Political discussion about Van Buren, tariffs, etc. Scrapbook p. 44.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127021
S. F. Chapman, Washington to "The President of the United States" John Tyler.1844 November 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mention of Mr. Charles Anderson Wickliffe (Postmaster General) feeling someone ought not be retained in office; also mention of a desired letter. Scrapbook p. 117.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127022
S. F. Chapman, Washington, to "The President of the United States" John Tyler.1844 November 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Attempt to regain a Tyler letter to him which dealt with the Bank of the United States; not successful. Scrapbook p. 118.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127023
J. B. Christian, Washington, to Judge Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg.1841 September 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Tells of resignations of cabinet men of previous administration and new appointments, etc. Scrapbook p. 125.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127024
Henry Clay to Thomas Walker Gilmer.1832 ?Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discussion "on the project for distributing the proceeds of the public lands." Scrapbook p. 7.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127025
Charles Cocke, Esmont, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville.1827 November 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Advocates numerous large Jackson meetings in opposing Adams (referred to as "Johnny Q); declines offer to write for the Advocate. Scrapbook p. 33.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127026
Charles Copland, Richmond1797 June 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Receipt to John Dandridge for a fee, Scrapbook p. 18b.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127027
William Crump, Powhatan, to John Tyler1836 February 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Tyler's nomination for Vice President. Scrapbook p. 77.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127028
List of Custom House & Land Officers rejected by the Senate during the 1st Session 28th Congress1844 May-JuneScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Note on the back apparently by John Tyler: "The rejections proceeded on the ground that those men sustained by administration." Scrapbook p. 116.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127029
Thomas Roderick Dew, Wm & Mary College, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Sec'y Navy, Washington1844 February 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Writes in behalf of John B. Peachy for a government job. Scrapbook p. 126.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127030
John l. Dorsey, Washington, to "The President of the United States" John Tyler1844Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Calls his attention to a report of L.W. Tazewell of 28 April 1828 on principles of the Constitution concerning acquisition of foreign territory. Scrapbook p. 119.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127031
William Downman to his brother Rawleigh ? Downman, England ?1752 May 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family news of illnesses, births, deaths, etc. Scrapbook p. 13.AG35
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127032
E. S. Duncan, Baltimore, to "Dear Sir"1842 December 17
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127033
F. B. Dyer, Old Store ?, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Burgesses i.e., House of Delegates, Richmond.1834 January 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Advises about disposal of an estate; comment on Jackson -- some believe he "can do no wrong, or has the right to do wrong." Scrapbook p. 73.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127034
1780 March 22
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Request for invoices of goods imported in Brig Dispatch, and bills of loading for tobacco shipped. Scrapbook p. 17.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127035
Benjamin Estill, Abingdon, to James Barbour, Secretary of War, Washington1827 August 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Request of a relative in the Army at Pensacola to be discouraged; discussion of Buchanan and Jackson. Scrapbook p. 10.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127036
Edward Everett to the President of the U.S.184? January 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Declines invitation to dinner on account of health. Scrapbook p. 100.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127037
Richard H. Field, Nelson, to "Dear Sir."1832 March 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Promoting a Jackson-Barbour ticket and arranging political meetings. Scrapbook p. 53.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127779
Franklin Literary Society, Franklin Hall, Randolph Macon College, to John Tyler, Washington.1834 February 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents LS. 1 p. Letter inviting Tyler to be honorary member with names below of Charles H. Blake, Walter F. Blount & Wm. R. Drinkard. Scrapbook p. 72.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127780
John H. Fulton, Abingdon, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia1829 April 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Proposal to compromise a controversy between Capt. Francis Smith and Loyal Co. Scrapbook p. 39.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127781
James Mercer Garnett to John Tyler, U.S. Senate, Washington.1833 February 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Thanks for copy of Senate speech; comment on "Jacksonism." Scrapbook p. 62.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127782
1844 January 22
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Wants to correct report of expense of his office of Commissary General of Subsistence. Scrapbook p. 131.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127783
Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Representatives, to his wife1843 March 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter of affection. Scrapbook p. 121.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127784
William F. Gordan, Washington, to Thomas W. Gilmer1832 December 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comment on the President's proclamation and State power; also business matters. Scrapbook p. 56.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127785
William F. Gordon, Washington, to "Dear Sir"1834 January 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Political comment; "Mr. Calhoun yesterday delivered a most powerful speech."" Scrapbook p. 70.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127786
Duff Green, Washington, to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Fauquier Springs, Virginia1837 September 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comment on President Van Buren's message about separation of the Government from the banks; past "betrayal by Jackson. Added note of family news by Lucy Tucker. Scrapbook p. 80.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127787
Duff Green, Washington, to Judge Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Fredericksburg.1833 October 24 and November 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Political discussion; states rights; hopes for new edition of his father's Blackstone. Scrapbook p. 66.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127788
Kenton Harper, Staunton, to John Tyler, Gloucester Court House1836 July 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Notice of nomination by Central Corresponding Committee to be Vice President. Scrapbook p. 76.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127789
David K. Hitchcock, Boston, to Julia Gardiner Tyler1844 October 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Condemns a Mr. Williams, Collector of the Port; asks Mrs. Tyler to intervene with the President in behalf of a relative. Scrapbook p. 123.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127790
Henry Holmes, Winchester, to James Barbour1819 August 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Agreement as to wages to be paid a distiller. Scrapbook p. 20.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127791
Joseph Hopkinson, Philadelphia, to "Dear Sir"1840 December 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comment on slavery and the abolitionists. Scrapbook p. 89.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127792
Joseph Hopkinson, Philadelphia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond1840 December 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Correspondence with the Governor of New York, William Henry Seward, by Gilmer as to constitutional matters. Scrapbook p. 90.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127793
Robert D. Johnson, Galveston, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington1843 December 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Purchase of some Texas Treasury notes for Gilmer as speculation; comment as to possible annexation. Scrapbook p. 120.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127794
Kate Lefebvre?, Richmond, to Mr. M. J. Smead1845 February 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter of social news of Richmond and news of family and friends printed in 23W(1)285-286. Scapbook p. 142.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127795
General William Lambert, Richmond, to John Tyler, Washington1833 February 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Political discussion, Thomas Jefferson Randolph; Jackson. Scrapbook p. 60.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127796
Isaac Leffler to John Tyler, Washington1833 January 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comment on forthcoming election to U.S. Senate and promise of votes; also note on outside by Tyler. Scrapbook p. 65.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127797
1828 July 14
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Financing of a printing press of Mr. Reinhart's purchased by ? Hall in Danville; bears note by E.W. Reinhart signed "E.W.R." Scrapbook p. 38.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127798
P.S. Loughborough, Louisville, Kentucky, to John Tyler, President1841 September 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Praise for his veto of "the Bank schemes of Mr. Clay even though unpopular there; more political comment. Scrapbook p. 102.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127799
Samuel P. Lyman, New York, to John Tyler, President of the United States1841 October 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Recommends John C. Spencer, New York, being called to Tyler's cabinet Secretary of War. Scrapbook p. 99.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127800
Robert McCandlish, Williamsburg, to John Tyler, President of the United States1841 June 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asks the appointment of a friend and relations, C.S. Todd, to the mission to Vienna. Scrapbook p. 98.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127801
Dolley Payne Madison to "my beloved sister"1842 November 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter about health, has no fixed prospect of going to Washington, overseer has ruined prospect for crop, William Temple will stay and supervise this winter. Scrapbook p. 5.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127802
James Murray Mason, Winchester, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville1832 November 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Decision of ousting speaker, discussion of Gilmer's prospects of becoming Speaker. Scrapbook p. 58.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127803
Daniel L. Miller, Jr., Philadelphia, to John Tyler, President of U.S., Washington1844 May 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents On direction of a Committee of the Association of Friends, presents copy of a "Narrative if a visit to the West Indies." Scrapbook p. 134.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127804
N.M. Miller, Columbus, Ohio, to Robert Tyler, Washington1843 August 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents ALS. 3 pp. Advice as to how the President should handle Ohio politicians. Scrapbook p. 111.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127805
Thomas Miller, Powhatan, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington1831 December 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter of encouragement as to political matters. Scrapbook p. 50.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127806
Thomas Miller, Powhatan, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Delegates, Richmond1832 November 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Advises against his trying for the Speaker's chair to turn out Banks; political comment; Tazewell's resignation. Scrapbook p. 57.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127807
John Minge, Petersburg, to John Tyler, President1844 March 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Criticizes Tyler for not appointing personal friends to offices; cites Jackson as one who did. Scrapbook p. 132.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127808
1836 September 23
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sale of a Mr. Moon's Negroes and prices, commission, etc. Scrapbook p. 79.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127809
William Sumter Murphy, Legation of the U.S., Washington, Texas, to John Tyler, President of the Unites States1844 February 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Introduces a Mr. Miller, friend of Pres. Houston of Texas; concerning ? Henderson who is sent to negotiate annexation of Texas which Houston is in favor of; requests additional naval force in Gulf to check movement by Mexico. Scrapbook p. 130.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127810
R. Patton, Fredericksburg ?, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville.1830 May 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Claim against the Taylor estate by the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 45.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127811
Edmund Pendleton, Caroline, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottessville.1829 August 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Response to letter from Gilmer regarding the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 40.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127812
Philadelphia Committee (Thos. Dunn English, Jas. R. Hayman, Wm. B. Whitecap ?,1844 June 29 George Spackman, ? M.D., Jacob Allbright, William F. Harrison, T.W. Lane) to John Tyler
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Applauds his actions and invites him to a meeting July 4th. Scrapbook p. 122.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127813
John H. Pleasants, Williamson's, to James Barbour1824 April 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Request for settlement of an old account. Scrapbook p. 27.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127814
Joel Roberts Poinsett, Washington, to Governor Thomas Walker Gilmer1840 September 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Notifies Gilmer of his election to be a corresponding member of the National institution in Washington. Scrapbook p. 97.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127815
1832 September 21
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Settlement of claims against the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 54.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127816
William Pope, Montpelier, to John Tyler?1830 March 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Thanks for courtesies on visit to Washington; request for appointment for Eustace Robinson; appeal to have Geo Washington remains moved from Mount Vernon where they are neglected to Washington. Scrapbook p. 43.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127817
William Pope, Montpelier, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville1831 April 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Supports Gilmer's favoring Calhoun; urges him to send out more "subscription papesr for the "Virginia Times' which is about to come out competing with theEnquirer." Scrapbook p. 48.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127818
Samuel H. Porter, chairman, Inauguration Ball Committee, Washington, to John Tyler, President1845 February 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Invitation to Inaugural Ball for James K. Polk on March 4th. Scrapbook p. 138.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127819
Alfred H. Powell, Winchester, to Thomas W. Gilmer ?1831 June 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Regarding subscription to proposed paper. Scrapbook p. 51.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127820
Francis Preston, Abingdon, to Francis Gilmer, Charlottesville1830 August 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Inquires about validity of a claim by Henry Dixon, son of John Dixon & Hunter Printers, against the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 46.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127821
William Ballard Preston, Christiansburg, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville1832 May 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Political discussion of Virginia and Van Buren. Scrapbook p. 59.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127822
William Campbell Preston, Columbia, South Carolina, to Thomas Walker Gilmer?1831 May 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Encourages publication of the Virginia Times. Scrapbook p. 49.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127823
William Campbell Preston, Washington, to Governor Thomas Walker Gilmer1840 December 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents ALS. 4 pp. Report cabinet appointments to be made by Harrison and desires Southerners; conversation with Webster, etc. Scrapbook p. 93.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127824
J. W. Quiggle, Lock Haven, to William Wilkens, Washington1844 May 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Approves of Tyler and Texas policy. Scrapbook p. 128.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127825
J. Randall, Philadelphia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville1835 April 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has taken deposition of an unwilling witness. Scrapbook p. 74.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127826
John Randolph of Roanoke, Washington, to Thomas Walker Gilmer1828 January 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Thanks Gilmer for his letter and care respecting his remarks. Requests he not republish anything from National Intelligencer imputed to Randolph; states the paper Telegraph is equally inaccurate. Scrapbook p. 11.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127827
1837 January 24
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Caustic comment about Jackson and Benton; reports that Jackson wll purchase Texas. Scrapbook p. 81.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127828
C.J. Richards, Richmond, to John Tyler, Richmond.1839 January 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents As chairman of the Committee of Curators of the Richmond Lyceum, Richard invites Tyler to speak at future meeting; explains aims, etc. of the Lyceum. Scrapbook p. 86.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127829
William Cabell Rives to "Walker"1828 February 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Unsuccessful results of a lottery, etc. Scrapbook p. 30.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127830
William Cabell Rives, Fredericksburg, to Thomas Walker Gilmer1832 December 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asks for Gilmer's advice in connection with possible condidacy for Senate. Scrapbook p. 37.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127831
Spencer Roane, Richmond, to James Barbour1819 December 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents ALS. 3 pp. War, Missouri question, Bank of the United States, James River Canal Co., etc. Scrapbook p. 23.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id127832
John Robinson appointed guardian to John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, orphans of Daniel Parke Custis children of Martha (Dandrigde) Custis, Washington1750 November 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Robinson to defend them all in suits. scrapbook p. 14a.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128097
Thomas Jefferson Rusk, President of the Convention, Austin, Republic of Texas, to Mrs.1845 July 9 George W. Gilmer, widow of the late Secretary of the Navy sic, i.e. Mrs. Thomas Walker Gilmer
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sends condolences. Scrapbook p. 137.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128100
Thomas Rutherford, Duffields, Virginia, to Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer (widow of Thomas Walker Gilmer), Charlottesville, Virginia1847 June 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents News and encouragement from her cousin. Scrapbook p. 144.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128102
Maria Henry Seawell, Gloucester, to Mrs. Letitia Tyler.1816 July 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family letter. Scrapbook p. 22.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128104
Maria Henry Seawell, Gloucester, to Mrs. Lettitia Tyler, near Charles City Court House1816 October 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family matters; birth of a son to Mrs. Tyler. Maria H. Seawell--Pres. Tyler's sister. Scrapbook p. 21.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128119
Joseph Segar, Hampton, to Messrs. R.H. Armstead, M. Bowers, A.G. Southall, Edwin Shield, James A. Semple, and John J. Jones, Committee, Williamsburg, Virginia1840 June 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Accepts invitation of Williamsburg Guards and Troops of Cavalry to address 4th of July celebration; usurpation of power by Jacksonites deplored; hero of Tippecanoe flavored. Scrapbook p. 91.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128120
Samuel Shepard, Richmond, to James Barbour, Swan Tavern1804 December 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Thanks for a favor. Scrapbook p. 19.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128121
Thomas Smith, Abingdon, to "Sir"1829 July 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discussion of Loyal Company business. scrapbook p. 42.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128122
Thomas Smith, Richmond, to John Tyler, U.S. Senate, Washington1836 February 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Action of House of Delegates on controversial legislation; meeting of States Rights party which named Tyler for Vice President. Scrapbook p. 78.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128124
Valentine Wood Southall to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Richmond1833 February 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Advocates a road to Harrisonburg and requests support; comments on the government, states rights, nullification, etc. Scrapbook p. 68.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128127
Andrew Stevenson, Washington, to Henry Curtis, Hanover Court House1823 January 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Will communicate with the President about the lady's request; the "next session promises to be busy...a session of business, while the next one...of intrigue and cabal." Scrapbook p. 3b.
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Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart, Staunton, to Gov. Thomas Walker Gilmer1841 January 27
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Edward Stubbs, Dept. of State, Washington, to "The Secretary of State"1842 March 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discussion of the cost of publishing the laws in newspapers and pamphlets. Scrapbook p. 8.
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John Taliaferro, Washington, to Thomas Walker Gilmer1838 May 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Inquires about possible dividend from the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 64.
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John Taliaferro, Hagley, to Col. James Barbour1843 August 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Is sending him eight pills with directions about taking them. Scrapbook p. 109.
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Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter, Loyds, to F. Minor, Charlottesville1839 July 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents General political discussion about states rights, etc. Scrapbook p. 85.
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Littleton Waller Tazewell, Norfolk1804 January 24
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John Thompson, Jr. Richmond, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, Virginia1837 February 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents ALS. 1 p. Comment on politics; land scrip. Scrapbook p. 82.
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Lucas P. Thompson, New Glasgow, to Thomas W. Gilmer, House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia1832 December 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents As a judge he complains of the low salaries paid to judges; also has political comment. Scrapbook p. 55.
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Lucas P. Thompson, Staunton, to Mrs. Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville1844 March 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on death of her husband. Scrapbook p. 133.
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Waddy Thompson, Greenville, South Carolina, to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia1841 September 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discussion of politics of the day involving Webster, Harrison, Tyler, and his not being appointed to the mission to Mexico. Scrapbook p. 4.
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Waddy Thompson, Greenville, South Carolina, to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia1841 November 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Politics and states rights; comment on Calhoun; may send his son to study under Tucker. Scrapbook p. 104.
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John Timberlake, Charlottesville, to Mrs. Anne Gilmer1844 March 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter of condolence to Mrs. Gilmer on death of her husband. Scrapbook p. 129.
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Richard H. Toler, Lynchburg, to Thomas Walker Gilmer1839 July 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter introducing a friend Wm. S. Reid, Jr. Scrapbook p. 88.
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Nicholas Philip Trist, Washington, to "My Dear Sir"1833 May 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Warrants for land and issuance of scrip. Scrapbook p. 63.
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Francis A. Tucker, Charles W. Boteler, Jr., I.M. Burke--Committee in behalf of the "Young Men's Cold Water Association," Washington, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, House of Representatives1842 December 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Invitation to deliver a lecture to the Association. Scrapbook p. 114.
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1829 December 31
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Seeking a job for unnamed person. Scrapbook p. 41.
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Henry St.1841 December 11 George Tucker, University of Va., to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Representative in Congress, Washington
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asks that navy order one Henry Hunter into service; comments on Federal fiscal affairs, bills of exchange, etc. Scrapbook p. 101.
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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, to John F. Jones1842 May 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Writes to this student to correct some misunderstanding, mediated by President Dew. Scrapbook p. 110.
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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, to Thomas Ritchie. Cop.L.1845 July 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses states rights, Tyler's attitude toward his suggestions, etc. Scrapbook p. 139.
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Elizabeth Priscilla Tyler, Bristol, to her husband's mother Mrs. Letitia Tyler.18? October 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Letter giving family news. Scrapbook p. 87.
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Elizabeth Priscilla Tyler, Bristol, to Robert James Walker, Secretary of the Treasury.1846 September 22?Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Writes asking if Mr. Walker has any business( legal?) that can be given to her husband Robert Tyler, son of Pres. John Tyler to help out financially. Scrapbook p. 143.
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1778 May 6
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Scrapbook p. 15.
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Julia Gardiner Tyler, Sherwood Forest, Virginia to Mother1847 June 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Her health; gaiters don't fit plan for trip to Wetmore; news of acquaintances. Incomplete. Scrapbook p. 147.
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Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, to Robert James Walker, Sec. Treasury, Washington.? October 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Writes about some prospective appointment and those supporting him. Scrapbook p. 148.
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Robert Tyler, Washington, to his wife1841 April 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Comment on first day of Tyler's succession to Presidency after death of Harrison; funeral plans, etc. Scrapbook p. 105.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128201
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, to Robert James Walker, Sec. of Treasury, Washington1845 August 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Long comment on persecution of the "Tyler men;" political discussion. Scrapbook p. 140.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128202
Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, to James Buchanan1847 November 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents General political comment on people and questions of the day including Mexico. Scrapbook p. 145.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id128203
William Tyler to Henry Curtis, Hanover1830 May 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Wants to get a loan to qualify as sheriff with real estate as security. Scrapbook p. 47.
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William Tyler to Henry Curtis, Hanover1830 May 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Regarding estate of a Dr. Dixon. Scrapbook p. 36.
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Abel Parker Upshur, Richmond, to Governor Thomas Walker Gilmer1840 November 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reports Doctor Peachy wants Gilmer in his message to Legislature to read them the last year's report from the College of Wm & Mary; Upshur describes the College, its 100 students, and its great need for help. Scrapbook p. 92.
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Abel Parker Upshur, Washington, to N. B. Tucker.1841 November 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Political and business discussion. Scrapbook p. 94
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Abel Parker Upshur, to "The President" John Tyler1844 February 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Acknowledges letter and says he "gave directions yesterday about the foreign ministries." Scrapbook p. 135.
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Thomas E. Waggaman, Washington, to "Dear Sir"1828 November 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Talk of Jackson politics and the duel between Charles Dickinson and Andrew Jackson. Scrapbook p. 35.
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Commodore Warrington, Navy Department, to Mrs. Thomas Walker Gilmer, Washington1844 March 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Following death of Sec. of Navy Gilmer in gun explosion, writes note of condolence and sends letters addressed to her husband, and requesting that she return any of a public nature. Scrapbook p. 127.
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Joseph S. Watkins, Dover Mills, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville.1835 December 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Objects to editorial remarks in Charlottesville paper; and asks Gilmer to have correction made; refers to "most vexations season of the year, it is the time for hiring my negroes and a host of them are now belaboring me with their complaints of their bad treatment of the last year, etc." Scrapbook p. 75.
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John K. White, Shepherds Town, to William S. White, Charlottesville1845 February 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Asks that Mrs. Gilmer be notified of the death of her mother that morning. Scrapbook p. 141.
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Baltimore Committee (1844), J. Hampden Williams for the Committee of Arrangements, Young Men's Democratic Convention, to John Tyler, President.1844 March 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Invites him to celebration of General Jackson's birthday March 15th. Scrapbook p. 136.
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Henry Alexander Wise, House of Representatives, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Valentine Wood Southall, D.F. Carr, etc.1834 June 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Response to invitation to public dinner at Charlottesville opposing the President Jackson. Scrapbook p. 71.
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Charles Yancy to James Barbour, Washington1820 February 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sentiment as to the Missouri Compromise. Scrapbook p. 26
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Charles Yancey, Richmond, to James Barbour, Washington1820 February 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Constitutional questions; rights of the people of the South. Scrapbook p. 24.
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Charles Yancey to James Barbour1820 February 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents The Missouri Compromise; quotes from President Monroe. Scrapbook p. 2.
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Archibald Yell, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Judge Edward Cross, House of Representatives1842 July 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Fears Whig majority; further political comment. Scrapbook p. 108.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id128682
John Dandridge, New Kent, to John Hopkins, Richmond1781 December 16 and 1788 January 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Concerning sale of Hopkins' grey horse and legal matter in Charles City Co. Court.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id128683
John Tyler, Green Way, to William Branch Giles, Senator, Washington1808 December 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Writes in behalf of Collier Harrison for post.
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1853 April 16
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Will excercise his best influence in behalf of Mr. Carr; DeWitt is publishing the lives of the Governors of Va.; asks that minor write the article about Gilmer.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id128685
John Tyler, Villa Margaret near Hampton, to L.W. Wheeler1858 September 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Autograph in answer to Wheeler's request.
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Ann E. Gilmer, to Cousin, Franklin Minor, Ridgeway1853 January 6
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id128687
1860 May 2
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Crayon portrait of his father, Patrick Henry which hung in capitol for several months and was lost; understands there is a portrait of his father in the Tyler family; please send him a description of that one.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id128688
John Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to John Henry1860 May 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Reply to Henry's letter of 2 May 1860 regarding the portrait of his father.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8 id128689 1861-1862 and undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9 id128690
Thomas Walker Gilmer, to his wife, Shepherdstown, VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Family news; mentions he has seen the President.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id128691
Julie Gardiner Tyler to G.L. CustisundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Her husband's papers destroyed in the burning of Richmond; relationship between Tyler and Webster re Ashburton Treaty.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 11 id128692 undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id128694
Printed material including documents concerning federal government legislation, articles on Civil War heroes, a Directory and Handbook for the City of Williamsburg and James Cityundated County , and pamphlets concerning education.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents .
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Assorted printed materialundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Includes documents, a brochure on Southern flags, Southern historical notes, a pamphlet from the Senate of the United States concerning reduction of federal expenditures, history notes on Latin America, and other historical notes primarily concerning the South and Southern people.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id128698
Printed material including a copy of The Covenant of the League of Nations , and othersundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Includes an announcement of the publication entitled Career Women of America; a justification for calling the Civil War the "War Between the States;" and two announcements from the New York Peace Society concerning events in 1939.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id128699
Printed materialsundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Materials including a publication concerning the expunging from official records of any defaming statements towards David Minton Wright, M.D., a doctor during the Civil War, articles concerning religious devotion, an announcement of the publication of Genealogies of the Presidents of the United States, and other historical papers from the College of William and Mary and other places of interest in Virginia.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id128701
Printed materialScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Materials including a Virginia Senate roll call from 1932, a pamphlet from the North Carolina Historical Review concerning the origin of the Franklin-Lee imbroglio, a blank form from the Genealogical Bureau of Virginia, the 36th annual report from the Packard Motor Company, postcards of St. John's Church in Hampton, a postcard of the marriage of Pocahontas to John Rolfe, a postcard of the baptism of Pocohontas and a pamphlet entitled "Additional Charter of the College of Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania."
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id128702
Printed materialScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Materials including a card stating the rules of operation for Tyler's Bureau of Genealogy, a pamphlet from the State Board of Health of West Virginia, a copy of an article, entitled "Daniel Boone and the American Pioneer" written by Archibald Henderson, which has been signed by the author for Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, a copy of an address delivered before the Colonial Dames of America by Hon.
George L. Christian on the subject of John Tyler, a piece of paper with a printed picture and explanation of South Carolina's "Black"
Republican Legislature of Reconstruction Days, and a copy of the Alumni Gazette of the College of William and Mary.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id128703
Printed material including a copy of the Southern Churchman , and othersScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Materials include an article taken from the Virginia Journal of Education on Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, an article from the Virginia Institute of Mechanics on Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, a copy of The Christian Thinker, copies of The Pine Needle, a flyer calling for a protest against the passage of the president's bill to reconstruct the Supreme Court and two booklets of the Kyvala Dream Books series.
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Carte-de-visite of F.A. Barksdale1873-1874Scope and Contents
2 1/2" x 4 3/16", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of F.A. Barksdale with inscription on the verso "Yours in K ," taken by Tyson and Perry, Charlottesville, Va. No negative available. (P1)
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Photographic print of Johanna Tyler BouldinundatedScope and Contents
4 3/8" x 6 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Johanna Tyler Bouldin, aunt of President John Tyler, photographer unknown. No negative included. (P2)
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Photographic print of Carter Braxton1919 May 2Scope and Contents
3 1/4" x 4 1/2", black and white, photograph of frame painting profiled head and shoulders of Carter Braxton, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P3)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id128708
Carte-de-visite of B. Callaghan1876 May 22Scope and Contents
2 1/2" x 4 1/8", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of B. Callaghan from San Antonio, Texas apparently taken while he BC attended the University of Virginia, taken by Eugene A. Perry, Charlottesville, Va. No negative available. (P4)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id128709
Carte-de-visite of Henry Page DyerundatedScope and Contents
2 7/16" x 4 1/4", black and white, head and shoulders view of Henry Page Dyer. Photo taken by Kuhn and Cummins, Artistic Photographers, Baltimore, Maryland. No negative available. (P5)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id128710
Photographic print of Patrick HenryundatedScope and Contents
7 1/2" x 9 1/2", black and white, head and shoulders view of Patrick Henry taken from a painting, taken by Cook. No negative available. (P6)
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Photographic print of Abraham Lincoln1857Scope and Contents
8" x 10", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of Abraham Lincoln mounted copied from the original taken in Chicago and owned by Oliver R. Barrett, photographer unknown. No negative available. (P7)
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Photograph of an engraving taken from a magazine of President James MonroeundatedScope and Contents
3" x 4 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of President James Monroe, engraver unknown. No negative available. (P8)
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Photographic print of an engraving of Col. B.G. ScottundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 3/4" x 5 1/2", black and white, head and shoulders view of Col. B.G. Scott, engraver unknown, negative included. (P9). Also included photographic print of an engraving, 3 3/4 x 5 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view, Brig-Gen
George Weedon, engraver unknown, negative included. (P10)
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Carte-de-visite of Miss Ellie SeawellundatedScope and Contents
2 1/2" x 3 3/4", sepia and white, portrait of Miss Ellie Seawell seated, taken at Lee Gallery, Richmond, Va., no negative available. (P11)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id128715
Print of etching of Harry C. SempleundatedScope and Contents
8" x 11", black and white, head and shoulders view of Harry C. Semple, artist unknown. (P12)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id128716
Cabinet photo of John Tyler, Jr.1899Scope and Contents
4 1/4" x 6 1/2", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of John Tyler, Jr. at age 12, photographer J.H. Faber, Norfolk, Va., no negative available. (P13)
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Print of an engraving of President John TylerundatedScope and Contents
8 1/4" x 11", black and white, head and shoulders view of President John Tyler, painted by Healy, engraved by H.B. Hall's Sons. (P14)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id128719
Cabinet photo of John TylerundatedScope and Contents
4 1/4" x 6 1/2", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of John Tyler when Governor, taken from a painting by Jarvie, no negative available. (P15)
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Carte-de-visite of Julia G. Tylercirca 1868Scope and Contents
2 1/2" x 4", sepia and white, full length view of Julia G. Tyler?, taken by Y. Merz, New York, no negative available. (P16)
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Photographic print of Mrs. Lyon Gardiner TylerundatedScope and Contents
4 7/8" x 7 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Mrs. Lyon Gardiner Tyler (Julia Gardiner Tyler), taken by Boice, no negative available. (P17)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id128722
Cabinet photo of Lyon G. Tylercirca 1895
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Photographic print of Lyon G. Tylercirca 1919Scope and Contents
4 3/4" x 8", black and white, head and shoulders view, Lyon G. Tyler as President of the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va, photographer unknown. (P19)
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Carte-de-visite of Pearl Tyler Ellis1876Scope and Contents
2 1/2" x 3 7/8", sepia and white, head and shoulders view of Pearl Tyler Ellis at age 16, photographer unknown, no negative available (portion at bottom of photograph is torn off). (P20)
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Print of Robert Tyler, Jr.undatedScope and Contents
5" x 8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Robert Tyler, Jr. held in folder, printed by Stanley Paulger, Montgomery, Alabama. (P21)
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Cabinet photo of Henry TylerundatedScope and Contents
4 3/8" x 6 5/8", black and white, head and shoulders view of Dr. Wal? Henry Tyler, Brother of President John Tyler, photograph by Miley, Lexington, Virginia, no negative available. (P22)
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Carte-de-visite of unidentified childundatedScope and Contents
2 1/2" x 4 1/8", black and white, photograph of unidentified child laying on reclining couch, photograph by Johnston, Waco, Texas, no negative available. (P23)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129379
Photographic print of unidentified femaleundatedScope and Contents
2 7/8" x 4 1/4", sepia, seated portrait of an unidentified female, photographer unknown, no negative available. Photograph is matted. (P24)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129381
Carte-de-visites of unidentified female and maleundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 2 1/2" x 4", sepia, head and shoulders profile view of unidentified female, photographed by William Klauser, New York, no negative available. (P25). Including carte-de-visite, undated 2 1/2 x 4, sepia, head to waist of unidentified male, photographed by Tyson and Perry, Charlottesville, Va., no negative available. (P26)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129383
Carte-de-visite of unidentified manundatedScope and Contents
2 1/2" x 4 1/4", sepia, head and shoulders view of an unidentified man, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P27)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129384
Engraving of unidentified maleundatedScope and Contents
7" x 10", black and white, head and shoulders view, unidentified male, engraver unidentified. (P28)
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Carte-de-visite of unidentified maleundatedScope and Contents
2 1/2" x 4 1/4", sepia, head and shoulders view of unidentified male, photographed by Tyson and perry, Charlottesville, Va., no negative available. (P29)
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Photographic print of familyundatedScope and Contents
3 1/4" x 4 3/8", sepia and white, group portrait of family all identified on verso of photograph, but there is no family name included, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P30)
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Photographic print of group shot taken in front of Casa Grande Ruins1927Scope and Contents
4 7/8" x 6 3/4", sepia and white, group shot taken in front of Casa Grande Ruins discovered by Father Kino in 1693, twelve miles from Florence, AR., Scott White is at the center of the group, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P31)
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Photographic print of group of unidentified peopleundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3" x 4 7/8", black and white, group of unidentified people outside gathered around cooking pots in a field, photographer unidentified, no negative available. (P32). Including undated, photographic print, 3 x 4 7/8, black and white, group shot of a white family and several Indians, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P33) Also including undated, 3 x 4 7/8, black and white, group shot of unidentified people walking along a pathway, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P34)
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Photographic print of unidentified group1937 December 13Scope and Contents
7 1/8" x 9", sepia and white, group shot of unidentified group possibly celebrating the anniversary of the settlement at Jamestown, photograph purchased by the Norfolk Advertising Board, photograph credited to "Acme Photo," no negative available. (P35)
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Photographic print of unidentified groupundatedScope and Contents
3" x 4 3/4", sepia and white, unidentified group of people seated around outdoor tables; photographer unknown, no negative available. (P36)
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Photographic print of unidentified group of peopleundatedScope and Contents
4 3/8" x 11 5/8", black and white, unidentified group of people attending an outdoor lecture of some type; photographer unknown, no negative available. Photograph mounted on mat board. (P37)
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Engraving of picture of biblical figureundatedScope and Contents
3 1/4" x 4 1/8", black and white, head and shoulders view, mounted by W.A. Wilde Company, picture of biblical figure. (P38)
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Photographic print of Bruton Parish ChurchundatedScope and Contents
7 1/2" x 9 1/2", sepia, Bruton Parish Church before the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, Wlliamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P39)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129415
Photographic print alabasten effigy of Bishop Theophilus Field1929 October 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6" x 7 5/8", black and white, photograph of the alabasten effigy of Bishop Theophilus Field at Hereford Cathedral, Hereford England, photographed by W.H. Rustine, no negative available. (P40). Inscribed on verso: "To my kinswoman, Mrs. Charles Doumus, from Katharine M. Murphy."
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Photographic print of Old Donation Church1919 May 6Scope and Contents
3 1/2" x 4 1/2", black and white, Old Donation Church built in 1694, restored in 1916, in Lynnhaven Parish, Princess Anne Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P41)
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1919 May 2
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 4 3/8", sepia, showing the site of the graves of
George Braxton and his wife Mary Carter at Mattapony Church in King and Queen Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P42). Including photographic print, May 3, 1919, 3 1/2
x 4 3/8, Mattapony Church (which became Baptist in 1828) in King and Queen Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P43)
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Cabinet photo of Merchant's Hope Church1896Scope and Contents
4 1/4" x 6 1/2", sepia, Merchant's Hope Church built in 1657, photographed by C.R. Rees, Petersburg, Va., no negative available. (P44)
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Photographic print1919 April 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 4 1/2", black and white, two men standing in two spots both known as the site of
George Wythe's grave, St. John's Church, Richmond, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P45). Including photographic
print, April 26, 1919, 3 5/8 x 4 5/8, black and white, a plan of St. John's Church, Henrico Parish, Richmond, Va., photographer
unknown, no negative available. (P46)
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Photographic print of the tomb of Benjamin Harrison III and his wife Evelyn Byrd1919 May 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 1/4" x 4 3/8", black and white, the tomb of Benjamin Harrison III and his wife Evelyn Byrd in Westover Churchyard, Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P47). Including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white,"Tombs of William Byrd, wife Mary, and Evelyn (granddaughter)," Westover Churchyard, Old Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P48) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, the tombs of Benjamin Harrison III and wife - Evelyn Byrd, Mr. and Mrs. Byrd and Theodore Bland, Westover Church - old site - Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P49) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, gravemaker of Theodore Bland's (1630-1671) grave, Westover Churchyard, Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P51) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, picture of Westover Church "after the removal from river bank to present site," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative abailable. (P52)
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Photographic print of the Ballard and Exchange Hotels1890Scope and Contents
7 3/4" x 10 3/4", black and white, the Ballard and Exchange Hotels, Richmond, Va., site of John Tyler's death in 1862, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P53)
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Photographic print of Bear Point1919 May 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Bear Point" "rear and north end of house of Edward Thruston II (1705?)," Norfolk Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P54). Including photographic print, May 8, 1919, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, black and white, "Bear Point "Burial ground 500 yards S.E. of Edward Thurston II's house, 14 graves in 2 rows each marked by cedar posts," Norfolk Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P55)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129441
Photographic print of Berkeley1919 May 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 1/4" x 4 1/4", black and white, "Berkeley" "Beginning 1676 was home to 5 generations of Benjamin Harrison. Benjamin IV, 1726-1791, Signer and his son William H. Harrison, President U.S., both born here," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P56). Including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4, black and white, "Berkeley," "burial ground 500 yards southeast of residence, no evidence that older generations were buried here," Charles City Co., va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P57) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4, black and white, "Berkeley "looking across lawn towards garden on a lower terrace and James River beyond," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P58) Also including photographic print, May 12, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, "Berkeley," "in the garden looking towards residence," Charles City Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P60)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129442
Etching of Carter's CreekundatedScope and Contents
5 3/4" x 8", brown and beige, "Carter's Creek," Gloucester Co., Va., artist unknown, torn. (P61)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129443
Photographic print of Carter's CreekundatedScope and Contents
8" x 10", black and white, "Carter's Creek" (Built 1694), Fairfield, Gloucester Co., Va., printed by Cook, Richmond, Va., no negative available. (P62)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id129444
Photographic print of Chericoke1919 May 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Chericoke," "Former home was built by Carter Braxton and was burned shortly before he died in Richmond, Va., in 1797,"
King William Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P63). Including photographic print, May 1, 1919, 3 3/8 x
4 3/8, "Old burial ground at "Chericoke," if Carter Brxton's grave is at "Chericoke it is here and unmarked," King William Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P64)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130177
Photographic print, 2 1/8" x 3", black and white, a house which was Cornwallis' headquarters in Yorktown, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P65)undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130178
Photographic print of ElimundatedScope and Contents
2" x 3 1/2", sepia and white, "Elim," "home of Keil as it appears today," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P66)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130179
Photographic print of Elsing Green1919 May 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 1/2", black and white, "Elsing Green," "200 yards from the Pamunky River and bought and remodelled by Carter Braxton, Signer in 1758 - Now home of Judge R. Gregory," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P67). Including photographic print, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, May 1, 1919, "Elsing Green,"
King William Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P68)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130180
Photographic print of Greenway1939Scope and Contents
3 3/8" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Greenway," "Charles City, Court House, Va., view of Mansion House as seen from Highway at Entrance Gate," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P69)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130181
Photographic print of Newington1919 May 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 3/8", black and white, "Newington," "Riverside of old abandoned frame building, Kling and Queen Co., Va.," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P71). Including photographic print, 3 1/2 x 4 3/8, black and white, "Newington," "Riverside of old abandoned frame building,
King and Queen Co., Va.," photogapher unknown, no negative available. (P71)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130182
Photographic print of Pear Park Jr.undatedScope and Contents
3 3/8" x 4 3/8", sepia and white, "Pear Park Jr.," no location listed, inscribed on verso of photograph "For Annie dear, with love from Lucy," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P72)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130183
Photographic print of Brick end of 1758 house - sides frame new home of Clarence M. Cruser1919 May 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 1/4" x 4 5/8", black and white, "Brick end of 1758 house - sides frame new home of Clarence M. Cruser," Princess Anne Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P73). Including photographic print, May 6, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 1/2, black and white, "This house was raised September 30th 1758 by AS on Truston's Creek and called Malachy Thruston house," Princess Anne Co., Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P74)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130184
Photographic print of Ringfield, built by early settlers in Va., before 1680undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 5 7/8" x 8 1/8", black and white, "Ringfield, built by early settlers in Va., before 1680," Richmond, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P75). Including photographic print same as P75. (P76)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130185
Photographic print of the Peyton-Randolph homeundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 5" x 7", black and white, The Peyton-Randolph home, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P77). Including Photographic print, undated, 5 x 7, black and white, The Tucker House, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P78) Also including Photographic print, undated, 5 x 7, black and white, The Blair house, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P79) Also including Photographic print, 5 x 7, black and white, The Taylor House, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P80)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130187
Photographic print of Adam Thoroughgood's HouseundatedScope and Contents
3 1/2" x 5 1/2", black and white, Adam Thoroughgood's House, Lynnhaven Bay, Virginia, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P81)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130188
Photographic print of house in which President John Tyler lived in Williamsburg, VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
3 3/4" x 5 1/2", sepia, on front of photograph is written, "house in which President John Tyler lived in Williamsburg, Va. before removing to Bassett House in said city," and on verso of photograph is inscribed: "House in Williamsburg of Washington and Lafayette headquarters," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P82)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130190
Photographic print of residence of John Tyler as Vice PresidentundatedScope and Contents
5" x 7", black and white, "Residence of John Tyler as Vice President - when he became President in 1841, (Pictured preserved by Dr. Lyon G. Tyler in William and Mary Library), Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P83)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130191
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Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 6 7/8" x 9 3/4", black and white, landscape view of river with house in background and in the foreground is seen a marker with the inscription "Here the 11th of February 1732
George Washington was born," Wakefield, Va., F. Ltz. Studio, Savannah, Ga., no negative available. (P84). Including Photographic
print, 5 x 7, black and white, enlargement of the marker in P84 with the inscription "Here on the 11th of February 1732 George Washington was born," F. Ltz. Studio, Savannah, Ga., no negative available. (P85) Also including September 7, 1933, William
Harden, Savannah, Ga., to Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, Editor, Holdcroft P.O., Charles City Co., Va. Writes concerning the photographs
(P84 and P85) which were printed in a book entitled The Landscape Album, hopes he LGT finds the photographs both interesting
and useful. 1 p. TCy of ALS.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130193
Photographic print of the College of William and Mary Library erected in 1908undatedScope and Contents
5" x 7", sepia and white, The College of William and Mary Library erected in 1908, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P86)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130194 1919 May 9
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130195
Photographic print of unidentified houseundatedScope and Contents
3 1/4" x 4", black and white, unidentified house, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P88)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130196
Photographic print of unidentified houseundatedScope and Contents
3 1/4" x 4", black and white, unidentified house, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P88)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130198
Photographic print of unidentified houseundatedScope and Contents
3 1/8" x 5 1/2", sepia and black, unidentified house, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P89)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130199
Photographic print of unidentified Legislation ChamberundatedScope and Contents
3 1/8" x 3 1/8", sepia, unidentified Legislation Chamber, photographer unknown, no negative available. (P90)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130200
Photographic print of pieces of Churchill Silver owned by Mr. J. Churchill Cooke1919 May 2
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130201
Photographic print of tomb of Col. David BrayundatedScope and Contents
7" x 9 1/8", black and white, tomb of Col. David Bray, located in Bruton Parrish sic Parish Churchyard, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130202
Photographic print of grave of Parson Blain Bruton Parish Churchyard, Williamsburg, VirginiaundatedScope and Contents
7 7/8" x 9 7/8", black and white, grave of Parson Blain Bruton Parish Churchyard, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P93)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130203
Photographic print of grave of "John Tyler, President of the United States 1841-1845"undatedScope and Contents
8" x 10", black and white, grave of "John Tyler, President of the United States 1841-1845," Richmond, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P94)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130205
Photographic print of slab marking "grave of Thomas Nelson, Jr. 1738-1789, Signer"1919 May 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 1/2" x 4 3/8", black and white, granite slab marking the "grave of Thomas Nelson, Jr. 1738-1789, Signer," Yorktown, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P95). Including Photographic print, May 9, 1919, 3 3/8 x 4 3/8, black and white, "Granite slab over grave of Thomas Nelson, Jr.," Yorktown, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P96)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130206
Photographic print titled ""The University at Henrico. Destroyed in the Massacre 22 March 1622"undatedScope and Contents
6 1/2" x 7", sepia, plaque depicting battle scene between white settlers and Indians with inscription "The University at Henrico. Destroyed in the Massacre 22 March 1622," photographer unknown, no negative available. (P97)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130207 undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130208
Postcards depicting various historical scenes and persons of the Colonial Era (P99-P125)undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130209
Postcard of monument commemorating the Battle of CowpensundatedScope and Contents
3 1/2" x 5 3/8", black and white, monument erected by the Congress of the United States commemorating the Battle of Cowpens which occurred on January 17, 1781, Cowpens, South Carolina, photographer unknown. (P126)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130210
Postcard titled "Looking through Plate Glass Window at the Crawford House, White Mountains, N.H."undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 3/8" x 5 1/2", black and white, "Looking through Plate Glass Window at the Crawford House, White Mountains, N.H.," photographer unknown. (P127). Including undated, postcard, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2, color picture of Commerce Trust Building and Commerce Garage, Kansas City, Missouri, photographer unknown. Included with an envelope addressed to Sue Ruffin Tyler (Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler). (P128)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130211
Photographic print of the painting of the Review of the Army at Fort CumberlandundatedScope and Contents
8" x 10", sepia and white, photograph of the painting of the Review of the Army at Fort Cumberland which took place October 16, 1794, Cumberland, Md., artist unknown, photographed by C.A. Hoppin, no negative available. (P129)
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id130212
Photographic print of the statue of Lord BotetourtundatedScope and Contents
3 3/4" x 5 1/2", black and white, the statue of Lord Botetourt, Williamsburg, Va., photographer unknown, no negative available. (P130)
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id130215
Miscellaneous notes collected by Lyon G. Tyler concerning such topics as: John Tyler, the Civil War, feminism, colonial homes, and Civil War societies.undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents D.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id130217
Various newspaper articles covering such topics as the Centennial celebration of Sesqui, palmistry, first-aid, tips on what housekeepers should remember, the White house and famous vases of the world.Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Also included in this folder is a ribbon commemorating the unveiling of the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Richmond, Va. Nwscl.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id130218
Historical notes on events such as: a hurricane in 1667, Huguenot refugees, slave trade, the French and Indian War of 1754, the American Revolution, and education. PM.undated
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id130219
Miscellaneous papers including a list of points of interest near Richmond, Va. Battlefield Park, and othersundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Includes a list of the books presented in 1784 by Louis XVI of France to the library of the University of Pennsylvania and a list of Virginia Historical Magazines.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id130220
Miscellaneous papers including a listing of libraries in various states, and othersundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Includes a list of school superintendents in Virginia, a list of leading newspapers in various states, a list of historians of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and a list of state regents of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 6 id130221
Miscellaneous papers including a list of suggested reading for U.D.C. Study, and othersundatedScope and Contents
Includes a list of papers offered to the Virginia Historical Society, a list of some of Lyon G. Tyler's works, a list of "the officers and founder of the Jamestown Society," and notes on the slave trade. Ds.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 7 id130222
Miscellaneous papersundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Papers including a list of the flowers at the funeral of Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, notes on the life of John Tyler, a summary of the first volume of Revolutionary War Records, a radio address by Walter W. Van Kirk concerning impending war in 1939, and a copy of a book dedication to Lyon Gardiner Tyler given by the Williamsburg chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
- Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 8 id130224
Miscellaneous papersundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Including notes concerning the life of Dr. Lyon G. Tyler and Joseph Ferdinand Zeilling's life, receipts, cancelled checks, a poem written by Lyon G. Tyler, a proposal for a fireproof library building and notes on Charles City Co., Va.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 id130226
A portion of a Scrap and Writing Book of Lyon G. Tyler in which are included poems, sentence translations and a time-table for studying.undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 16 pp. D.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 id130229
Notes concerning wills, deeds, land leases, and other settlements taken from Yorkundated County Records and perhaps from other unidentified county records, too.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 16 pp. Ms.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 id130232
1668 September 8 -1756 March 17 County records including reports of Indian attacks, wills, deeds, and records, from the register of St. Stephen's Parish, noting
births and deaths.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 42 pp. Ms.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 id130233
The R-S portion of a court register including information concerning wills, marriages, deaths, and deeds.circa 1758-1778Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 11 pp. Ms.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 id130235
Scrapbook of newspaper articles concerning such people as: John Milton, Alexander Pope, William Wordowrth, and other famous poets.circa 1850Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents These articles are placed in a volume that was once a journal of accounts. 97 pp. MsV #137.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 id130237
Scrapbook of newspaper articles concerning subjects such as: the Tyler family, Early America, and Civil War Period, and Robert E. Lee.circa 1925-1931Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Many of the articles are loose inside the volume. 50 pp. MsV #138
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id130239
Box 7, Folder 1
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id130240
Various business and personal cards many of which express sympathy to Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler at the death of Dr. Lyon G. Tyler (February 12, 1935)undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents AC.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id130241
Scrapbook of newspaper articles primarily written by Dr. Lyon G. Tyler concerning various historical figures and events.1931Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 78 pp. MsV #139
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id130240
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id130242
Box 7, Folder 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Items transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03).
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id130244
Lock of Hair and Pressed Plant MaterialundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Lock of hair and pressed plant material from envelope with inscription "My mother's hair and flowers from her grave and my father's hair." Transferred from Box 7, Folder 2 of the Tyler Family Papers Group H. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65T97GrH.A01a-c
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id130245
EyeglassesundatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents One pair of pince nez style of eye glasses. Poor condition with a broken lense. 4 in. (width). Transferred to Manuscripts Artifact Collection from Box 7, Folder 2 of the Tyler Family Papers Group H. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65T97GrH.A02
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id130244