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A.W. Hoag and Associates Records
Creator: A.W. Hoag and Associates.
Dates:  Bulk, 1945-1961
Extent:  64.0 Linear feet
Abstract: Collection contains Survey maps, job tickets, field notes, notebooks, and sketches, photographs, correspondence, title abstracts, and other materials documenting the survey business activities of A.W. Hoag and Associates.
Collamer Abbott Collection
Creator: Abbott, Collamer M., b. 1919
Dates:  1790-1976
Extent:   11 cartons, 8 boxes
Abstract: The Abbott Collection is composed of papers, maps, and photographs on mining and minerals, particularly in Vermont and the Eastern United States.
Fortis Abbott Papers
Creator: Abbott, Fortis
Dates:  circa 1900-1975
Extent:  23.0 Linear feet23 Cartons
Abstract: Property appraisals, mainly Chittenden County.
Abernethy's Store Records
Creator: Abernethy's.
Dates:  1934-1982
Extent:  10.0 Linear feet10 linear ft.
Abstract: Collection contains account books, advertising, architectural drawings, some photos, an employee manual, correspondence, financial statements, tax returns, and building maintenance correspondence and records that document the activities Abernethy's Store of Burlington, VT, as well as the Abernethy Block building from the 1930s to the 1980s.
Richard Adelson Papers
Creator: Adelson, Richard
Dates:  1808-1983
Extent:   1 box
Abstract: Research notes and photocopies of correspondence from manuscript collections dealing with the John Henry affair (1812), an intrigue with the Governor-General of Lower Canada (Quebec), Sir James Craig.
George D. Aiken Papers
Creator: Aiken, George D. (George David), 1892-1984
Dates:  1892-1987
Extent:  360 cubic feet
Abstract: The papers consist primarily of Aiken's senatorial files: bills and amendments, hearings, committee reports and recommendations, statistical studies, press releases, a great deal of correspondence, newspaper clippings, articles, photographs, sound recordings, films, and his senate diaries, as well as some materials from Aiken's gubernatorial years
Allen Family Papers
Creator: Allen family
Dates:  1730-1870
Extent:  12.0 Linear feet29 boxes
Abstract: Correspondence, deeds, land surveys, legal records, bills, receipts, and military and other papers, relating to political affairs in Vermont, military affairs in Vermont, Canada, France, New York, and Pennsylvania, Allen’s land dealings, American Revolution, Haldimand negotiations (1780-83), Directory of the French Republic (1795-99), Napoleon Bonaparte, Allen’s trip to France for arms for Vermont in the 1790’s, and his imprisonment in England.
Lyman Allen Papers
Creator: Allen, Lyman, 1872-1961
Dates:  1942-1971
Extent:  0.2 Linear feet1 box
Abstract: Dr. Lyman Allen, 1872-1961, served on the faculty of the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, was professor of Surgery at UVM, chief of Surgery at the Mary Fletcher Hospital, and attending surgeon at the Mary Fletcher, DeGoesbriad Memorial, and Fanny Allen Hospitals. This collections contains a book of typescript poetry, much of it concerning Christmas, a 1950 travel journal, an audio tape of an interview from about 1960, information about his property, a letter regarding his induction into the UVM Athletic Hall of Fame, his resume, writings on medicine, and his obituary.
American Association of University Women, Vermont State Division Records
Creator: American Association of University Women, Vermont State Division
Dates:  1920-1989
Extent:   11 cartons
Abstract: Papers, correspondence, reports, financial records and publications from the State Division, the University of Vermont Corporate Representative, and the Burlington branch of the AAUW, whose purpose was to foster educational opportunites for women.
Nancy Anisfield Papers
Creator: Anisfield, Nancy
Dates:  1986-1987
Extent:  0.2 Linear feet1 box
Abstract: This collection contains the manuscript of the book Vietnam Anthology, 1987. It also contains release forms from authors and publishers and correspondence between Anisfield and authors.
Warren R. Austin Collection
Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
Dates:  1877-1962
Extent:  110 linear feet
Abstract: The Warren R. Austin papers include correspondence, speeches, and writings, notes and notebooks, legislative bills and drafts, printed and published materials, memoranda, newspaper clippings, documents, and photographs. Organized into seven major series: I. General Correspondence; II. Speeches, speech materials, and writings; III. China period; IV. US Senate; V. United Nations and afterward; VI. Published materials, biographical, personal, and memorabilia; VII. Law career.

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Mortimer R. Proctor Papers
Creator: Proctor, Mortimer Robinson, 1889-1968
Dates:  1945-1946
Extent:  7.5 Linear feet6 cartons
Abstract: Proctor was a businessman who also served as state legislator and Governor of Vermont. Collection includes correspondence, notes, reports, newspapers clippings, printed matter, and other official papers from Proctor's governorships. Includes material relating to Brattleboro Retreat, flood control, Vermont-New Hampshire border dispute, and World War II domestic programs. Correspondents include U.S. Senators George D. Aiken, Warren R. Austin, Ralph E. Flanders, and U.S. Represenative Charles A. Plumley.

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Howard Crosby Rice Papers
Creator: Rice, Howard Crosby, 1878-1965
Dates:  Bulk, 1936-1965
Extent:  7.0 Linear feet7 cartons
Abstract: Rice was a journalist who served time as a member of the Vermont state legislature and as president of the hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont. Collection includes correspondents and other papers relating to the Brattleboro Reformer and Vermont Printing Company, Brattleboro, Vermont, Central Vermont Railway, Rice’s legislative service and political concerns, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and New England Kurn Hattin Homes, both of which he served as president, Vermont Hospital Survey, New Hampshire-Vermont hospitilaztion services, Irish Terrier Club of America, and other topics; and photos of Maine Fishing trips and 1897 European tour.

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Vietnam Ephemera Collection
Creator: University of Vermont. Library. Special Collections Dept.
Dates:  1962-1974
Extent:  12.0 boxes
Abstract: A collection of letters, brochures, newsletters, clippings, and other ephemera on the Vietnam War.
Office of the President (James B. Angell) Records
Creator: University of Vermont. Office of the President.
Dates:  1866-1916
Extent:  0.417 Linear feet
Abstract: James B. Angell served as president of the University of Vermont from 1866-1871. Angell's papers contain a small amount of correspondence relating to his presidency at UVM, including his acceptance and resignation and his inaugural address, August 1, 1866. The collection also includes personal correspondence, lecture notes, published writings, a memorial to his wife Sarah Swoope Casell Angell, and his obituary.

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