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Nelson's keystone publication in mathematics, Points in Space and General Equations of the Second Degree Between Three Variables, was published in 1892 by the Houston family, who were instrumental in founding the city of Houston, Texas. The Houston…

This device demonstrates “Newton’s Rings,” colorful interference fringes caused by a thin air layer first discussed by Isaac Newton in a communication to the Royal Society in December 1675, and presented an expanded account in his book "Optics"…

This newspaper clipping reports the votes for or against secession by Rockbridge County district.

This clipping describes a successful wheat harvest, which was not damaged during the recent raid by General David Hunter 's troops. It also shared other news related to the invasion, including that the VMI cadets have been temporarily furloughed and…

This newspaper article announces that the 25th Calvary Legion recently left Brownsburg and headed for Harper's Ferry.

This newspaper article announces the names of four men elected as officers for the Confederate States of America's 25th Virginia Legion, which was organized in Brownsburg.

This directory, dated June 1, 1871, lists the newly elected leadership of New Providence Church.

Nelson's reciept from Browning, King, & Co., a clothing company. His specific garments are listed, along with his own personal dimensions.

Ein Transportauto der Italiener auf der "Strasse" von Adigrat nach Makalle an der Nordfront ist im Morast steckengeblieben und muss liegengelassen werden.

Die von schwerem Nordoststurm aufgepeitschten Wasser der Ostsee richteten besonders auf der Insel Usedom grosse Verheerungen an. - Unser Bild zeigt die Steilküste bei Koserow, von der ein Teil weggerissen wurde.

My [Gordon Ball's] last shot of Allen and Peter together,
en route to new 13th Street loft and dinner, June 1996.

im besetzten abessinischen Gebiet. - Italienische Truppen eines Lagers bei Adigrat stellten ein überlebensgroßes Bild des Duce auf, dessen Blick gewissermaßen von der ganzen Landschaft Besitz ergreift.

NOT YET LOCATED. The description below is not for these exact items. It belongs to a very similar item, which might nonetheless be helpful to the viewer. This cardboard aid for astronomy students was published by Henry Whitall, 512 Arch Street,…

Mit Sandsäcken befestigte Stellung der Italiener beim Fort Adirgat im Norden Abesiniens.

bekannter Schauspieler, Leiter der Abteilung VI (Theater) im Reichspropagandaministerium and Präsident der Reichstheaterkammer, starb am 27. Oktober, erst 43 Jahre alt.

NOT YET LOCATED. The effects of electricity on the body can be traced back to 1745 when Pieter van Musschenbroek, testing out the one of the first Leiden jars, stated that "I felt myself struck in my arms, shoulders, and breast. I lost my breath, and…

Colorful marbled papers

Grunmarkt in Dinkelsbuhl

The Magdeburg hemispheres are a pair of large copper hemispheres with mating rims. When the rims were sealed with grease and the air was pumped out through the valve below the lower hemisphere, the lowered pressure within the sphere made it very…

Picture of dress featuring a record print, sewn by Mary Abdoney.

One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely used as a spare page by Nelson, or the work of one of his students, this document is representative of many of the loose pages that were stuffed into the copybook.

One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely the work of Nelson's mother or aunt, this charts the genealogy and family history of the Nelsons and other Rockbridge area families

One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely the work of Nelson's mother or aunt, this charts the genealogy and family history of the Nelsons and other Rockbridge area families.

One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. This document appears to be the itinerary of a trip, though the participants and the date remains unknown.

One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely the work of Nelson's mother or aunt, this charts the genealogy and family history of the Nelsons and other Rockbridge area families