1 500 5 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10084/RSI001.jpg ea77a9b127d87e30401642152249053d https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10084/RSI002.jpg 355ef39a5237aa415a548a646bd62407 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roanoke Story Initiative Description An account of the resource The Roanoke Story Initiative is a community-based project created by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and Roanoke Public Libraries to highlight historic communities and sites across the Roanoke Valley that are considered endangered due to threats to their physical survival, architectural integrity, or cultural value. This ongoing project includes story-sharing events where neighbors are asked to share documents, photographs, and their oral histories. The first event was held on August 4, 2026 and highlighted the community of Cave Spring, which was listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2026 List of Endangered Sites, due to an influx of commercial development. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roanoke Public Libraries and Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 and Ongoing Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral Histories - Sound Original Documentation and Photographs - Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RoanokeStoryInitiative Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Roanoke Valley Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Post Card Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RSI001-RSI002 Description An account of the resource Front of image (RSI001) shows three children posed for a photograph. A small baby is seated on a large fur while a young boy stands at the back, and a young girl stands to the right. Back of image (RSI002) states that image was used as a post card which came from "Davis Photo Co., 104 W. Salem Ave., Roanoke, VA." A small bit of handwriting on the back assumedly identifies the three children as, "Clarence Mattery Doris Mattery Moris Mattery". Image was discovered with note that states, "Henry P. McGuire 1910 Census Cave Spring". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davis Photography Studio Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digital Donation by Private Donor. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540-853-2073 for permission to use. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RSI001-RSI002 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10085/RSI003.jpg 33d3962468be05e50aedaf5819fb3a49 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10085/RSI004.jpg cb2ef862b67512acb5eed30bc16b03fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roanoke Story Initiative Description An account of the resource The Roanoke Story Initiative is a community-based project created by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and Roanoke Public Libraries to highlight historic communities and sites across the Roanoke Valley that are considered endangered due to threats to their physical survival, architectural integrity, or cultural value. This ongoing project includes story-sharing events where neighbors are asked to share documents, photographs, and their oral histories. The first event was held on August 4, 2026 and highlighted the community of Cave Spring, which was listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2026 List of Endangered Sites, due to an influx of commercial development. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roanoke Public Libraries and Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 and Ongoing Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral Histories - Sound Original Documentation and Photographs - Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RoanokeStoryInitiative Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Roanoke Valley Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RSI003-RSI004 Description An account of the resource Front of image (RSI003) shows three people posed for a portrait. A man sits on a wicker chair, and a small boy leans against it. A woman stands in the background. Image has a small emblem at the bottom that reads, "Landes Roanoke, VA." The back of the image (RSI004) assumedly says, "Uncle Pres Hartman Aunt Sally Guy Lived at Cave Springs Property of [torn and illegible address label]". Image was discovered with note that states, "Henry P. McGuire 1910 Census Cave Spring". Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digital Donation by Private Donor. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540-853-2073 for permission to use. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RSI003-RSI004 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10086/RSI005.jpg 12f11ccd342b615a2eef6f8b6baa19ec https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10086/RSI006.jpg f12e73fa336be373763b3f81c0ee821d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roanoke Story Initiative Description An account of the resource The Roanoke Story Initiative is a community-based project created by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and Roanoke Public Libraries to highlight historic communities and sites across the Roanoke Valley that are considered endangered due to threats to their physical survival, architectural integrity, or cultural value. This ongoing project includes story-sharing events where neighbors are asked to share documents, photographs, and their oral histories. The first event was held on August 4, 2026 and highlighted the community of Cave Spring, which was listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2026 List of Endangered Sites, due to an influx of commercial development. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roanoke Public Libraries and Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 and Ongoing Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral Histories - Sound Original Documentation and Photographs - Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RoanokeStoryInitiative Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Roanoke Valley Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Post Card Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RSI005-RSI006 Description An account of the resource Front of image (RSI005) shows a man sitting in a low-hanging shed/small covered structure. He is holding what appears to be a large sheet of honeycomb, and is seated next to what is assumedly beehives. The back of the image (RSI006) shows that the picture's intended use was a postcard. A small bit of handwriting assumedly says, "Pres Hartman Cave Spring". Image was discovered with note that states, "Henry P. McGuire 1910 Census Cave Spring". Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digital Donation by Private Donor. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540-853-2073 for permission to use. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RSI005-RSI006 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10087/RSI007.jpg 77798e0aa2498ae13649fd44ca390af6 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10087/RSI008.jpg 482f31f46677c56038fa695506e7d746 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roanoke Story Initiative Description An account of the resource The Roanoke Story Initiative is a community-based project created by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and Roanoke Public Libraries to highlight historic communities and sites across the Roanoke Valley that are considered endangered due to threats to their physical survival, architectural integrity, or cultural value. This ongoing project includes story-sharing events where neighbors are asked to share documents, photographs, and their oral histories. The first event was held on August 4, 2026 and highlighted the community of Cave Spring, which was listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2026 List of Endangered Sites, due to an influx of commercial development. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roanoke Public Libraries and Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 and Ongoing Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral Histories - Sound Original Documentation and Photographs - Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RoanokeStoryInitiative Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Roanoke Valley Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Post Card Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RSI007-RSI008 Description An account of the resource The front of the image (RSI007) shows a white farm house surrounded by farm land. The back of the image (RSI008) shows that this image was produced to be a Post Card. The small bit of handwriting on the back assumedly says, "Pres Hartman's Home Cave Spring Area". Image was discovered with note that states, "Henry P. McGuire 1910 Census Cave Spring". Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digital Donation by Private Donor. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540-853-2073 for permission to use. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RSI007-RSI008 https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/110/10088/Sellers_Kaye_Roanoke_Story_Initiative_Cave_Spring.mp3 ccbb0a605ee6aadf44fa8a0448fd6f6c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roanoke Story Initiative Description An account of the resource The Roanoke Story Initiative is a community-based project created by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and Roanoke Public Libraries to highlight historic communities and sites across the Roanoke Valley that are considered endangered due to threats to their physical survival, architectural integrity, or cultural value. This ongoing project includes story-sharing events where neighbors are asked to share documents, photographs, and their oral histories. The first event was held on August 4, 2026 and highlighted the community of Cave Spring, which was listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2026 List of Endangered Sites, due to an influx of commercial development. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roanoke Public Libraries and Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 and Ongoing Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use. Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral Histories - Sound Original Documentation and Photographs - Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RoanokeStoryInitiative Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Roanoke Valley Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data mp3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roanoke Story Initiative Interview with Kaye S. Sellers Subject The topic of the resource Cave Spring Description An account of the resource Roanoke Story Initiative Interview with Kaye S. Sellers Interviewer: Whitney A. M. Leeson Date: 04 August 2026 Location: Raleigh Court Library - Roanoke Story Initiative Cave Spring Program Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roanoke Public Libraries Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Roanoke Public Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04 August 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kaye S. Sellers; Whitney A.M. Leeson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Please contact the Virginia Room at 540-853-2073 for permission to use. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KayeSSellers