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A History Of The Origin And Growth Of Sandston Virginia, Paul E. Nauman

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The Emigration Of The French Huguenots To Virginia, Samuel W. Laughon

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The Huguenots, though they were not known by this nomenclature until later, had their origin in France about the middle of the sixteenth century, nearly 400 years ago. As pioneers in the field of absoute libery, the Huguenots probably rendered their greatest sergvice to the world. From the beginning, their slogan has ever been: "An open Bible, freedom of conscience, political and religious liberty."

The Two Ports Of Colonial Williamsburg, Books P. Shetter

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The paper is an attempt to cast light upon two Ports that were of vital importance in the colonial period of Williamsburg, and since have degenerated to mere creeks that lie close this vicinity. in writing this paper, I have tried to knit together, as closely as possible, information on these Ports from the establishing of the Ports in 1698 to around 1818 when the last attempt at progress concerning them was made. The information was not plentiful and did not run in uniformity. Therefore, in this paper one will find gaps and some problems incomplete.

To Swem's index, The …

History Of Education In Loudoun County, Dorsey Ford

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This paper is prepared as an original research monograph in American History. In it the author has tried to give a true account of the schools in Loudon County, Virginia, from the earliest times up to the present.

Development Of Charleston And The Great Kanawha Valley, Cecil Anderson

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The development of the Valley of the Great Kanawha River has been rapid and has not as yet reached its peake in growth. The Valley has been richly endowed with abundance of raw material and the facilities for the changing or these materials in­to useful commodities. Along with the growth of the industry comes civic growth and it is these growth that I wish to present in this monograph.

The Louisa Railroad (1836-1850), Charles W. Turner

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The first railroad built in Virginia was chartered March 8, 1827. By the year 1860, there were 1,350 miles of railroad in Virginia. Among the first to be chartered was the Louisa Railroad from which the great Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad of today has its origin. This paper is a history of this railroad during the years it was known as the Louise Railroad.

A History Of The County Court In Virginia, D S. Rubenstein

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The county court is among the most colorful institutions in Virginia history. Coming into existence a few years after the birth of the colony, it remained almost unchanged in its general character up until the time of the Civil War. Not only was it the keystone about which the administration of local justice was build, but it possessed important legislative and executive functions.

The Life Of Joseph Franklin Deans, D. D., Pioneer In Secondary Education In Virginia, Claud Minton Whitley

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Joseph Franklin Deans was born May 20th, 1839, on a farm, "Spring Hill", one mile north of Churchland in Norfolk County, Virginia. He was a son of William Deans, the grandson of Joseph Deans, a revolutionary soldier and Sarah Graham. His mother was Elizabeth Mary Wise, the daughter of Tully Robinson Wise, the senior son of "Craney Island George."

The History Of The High Schools Of Fluvanna County, Thomas E. Mcgehee

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A history of the high schools of Fluvanna County as of 1935.

The Economic Development Of The South, Howard C. Smith

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An exploration of the Southern economy, examining the slave system, the effects of the Civil War, industry problems, trade unions, and big business.

History Of The Supreme Court Of Appeals Of Virginia, Richard C. Poage

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This paper is an attempt to describe in brief compass the evolution of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals since its beginning in the year 1779. This period, which historically began with the Virginia Constitution in 1776 and extends to the present day, is truly modern history. The problems which it solved and the problems which it left unsolved are of vital concern to the present generation.

It is obvious that such a subject as the one chosen is one about which volumes could well be written; but such a task would requite a great deal of time and a …

The Growth Of Historical Study In American Institutions With Special Reference To Richmond College, Vernon B. Richardson

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A Diary Kept On The Battlefield In The Year Of 1863, John A. Holtzman

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Thursday, January 1, 1863.

Left Mr. James Luttrell for Oak Shade thence to Mr. L. Strigfellow where I staid all night. Heard that the Yankees were at Warrenton, also at Waterloo whick proved not to be so.Quite a warm day.

Friday 2.

Left Mr. Satingfellow for camp whick I Found 6 miles of Fredericksburg.

Saturday 3.

Went out on drill-

Sunday 4.

Moved camp some 2 miles up the plank road, found our tents on an eminence has some singing at night. Our chaplan did not preach.

French Rule In Syria, Theodore M. Whitfield

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"'Eight hundred killed, wounded, and missing, not to mention the loss of three air plains, several tanks, many guns, and many camels, such were the consequences to the French in Syria .... when a horde of infatuated Druses attacked an artillery convoy.'"

Within the last six months the eyes of the world have been focused on this little country east of the Mediterranean. Syrian sympathizers travel the United Stated over seeking our aid in their struggle for independence. General Sarrail,the High Commissioner has been ordered home to explain conditions in his mandate. What is it all about and why? Syria …

Indication Of The Attitude Of Virginia Colleges Toward The Institution Of Slavery, 1800-1860, Katherine Tyler

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It was natural that the Virginia college should concern themselves with the all-important subject of slavery in the sixty years' interval of the widespread discussion which cumulated in one of the most bitter and distressing struggles that the United States has ever experienced. For, had not Virginia always taken the foremost stand in any matter concerning the South's welfare, and was not her heartfelt anxiety representative of all her fellow states?