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DR-A478 Winter Wonderland, c. 1951

FILES

Dublin Core

Title

DR-A478 Winter Wonderland, c. 1951

Subject

Gainsboro; Gainsboro Branch Library; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; David Ramey.

Description

This image depicts the Gainsboro Branch Library after snow has fallen. There are many children playing in the Library Yard, building snowmen and throwing snowballs. The William A. Hunton Branch YMCA can be seen on the far right. A note on the back of the piece reads, "The Negiborhood would meet at the Libary when it snowed we would clean the walkway,, Build snowmen. Ride sled off hill and just have a good time 33. Hours $220.00 No # (16)".

On loan from the collection of David Ramey, Jr.

Creator

David A. Ramey

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

n.d.

Contributor

Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries

Rights

Copyright Status: Copyright is held by David A. Ramey, LLC.

Conditions Governing Publication and Other Uses: All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted in writing to David A. Ramey, LLC. Contact repository manager for further information.

Format

22x30" (framed)

Identifier

DR-A478

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Drawing

Citation

David A. Ramey, “DR-A478 Winter Wonderland, c. 1951,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed August 14, 2026, https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/DR-A478.