Box Misc. MS Box 3

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This collection consists of a letter dated 1914, written by Richard Laracy, veteran, recounting his Civil War experiences to a friend. The letter outlines Laracy's experience at the Battle at Gettysburg. He was a Union soldier in Culter's 1st Division, 1st Corps. Included are the original letter and a photocopy.

Scope and Contents This copy of a memoir, written as an historical legacy for children and grandchildren is important in revealing a clear and emotional narrative of the harshness of life for Jews in Russia, under two Czars. As the daughter of an upper middle class business man, Vera Lisovkaia Budnitzky and her family enjoyed many privileges not known to most Jews until the death of her father. Her account of the survival of a woman without the protection of a man as father or husband, and the harsh class...

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This collection contains material related to Wilmington native Dr. Edwin A. Alderman, an educator who worked at what is now UNC Greensboro, UNC Chapel Hill, and was the first president of the University of Virginia. A book of photographs from the University of Virginia book store, a photograph of Charles D. McIver--the founder and first president of what is now UNC Greensboro, and a newspaper article announcing the death of Dr. Alderman in 1931.

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Contains an undated news clipping with tribute to Dr. E.A. Alderman; a document titled, Biographical Dictionary of Educators; a photo of Charles D. McIver.

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1861 Confederate $50 note featuring the picture of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate State of America. This note was produced on paper imported from England and bears the C.S.A watermark when held up to a light source.

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Never signed or issued.

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This collection includes Confederate currency from Louisiana and two international newspapers from World War II.

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This collection includes Confederate currency from Louisiana and two international newspapers from World War II.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains letters from John F. Schrank, who in 1912 attempted to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt, to his doctor, Dr. Adin Sherman, during 1914-1918 when Schrank was committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin. Schrank's letters contain his gratitude for and desire to maintain his friendship with Dr. Sherman, his commentary on World War I, and general observations and revelations on the current status of his life. A selection...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains letters from John F. Schrank, who in 1912 attempted to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt, to his doctor, Dr. Adin Sherman, during 1914-1918 when Schrank was committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin. Schrank's letters contain his gratitude for and desire to maintain his friendship with Dr. Sherman, his commentary on World War I, and general observations and revelations on the current status of his life. A selection...