Dug out path with water flowing in forest. Date on back is 21 March 1991.
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Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Backside of Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Sign that says “Mountain Lake Wilderness Area Hiking Trails. Wheeled vehicles and motorized equipment prohibited. Chestnut Trai (with smaller print details) War Branch Trail (with smaller print details) (and a map of trails.) Jefferson National Forest” with trail in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Man on left posing next to sign on cobblestone that says “Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable due to heavy rains and with the confederates harassing his troops, General Crook was forced to abandon part of his supplies in order to get his wagons over the mountain. Lead bullets or “minie balls” are still found along this road where they were discarded in 1864. Jefferson National Forest” Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction. Group of people in background looking at interior construction of barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Siding of Houtz Barn being put up by construction workers. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Underground foundation of building being constructed. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Underground foundation of building being constructed with tractor in background on left and two men working on concrete. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Building under construction with beams and wood paneling surrounding site. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
In clearing, Bern Ewart on left gesturing to ground with woman and man on the right looking to the right. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Bern Ewart on left gesturing towards dirt trail below them with man on right. Woman going down to dirt trail. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Deer grazing in forest. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Bern Ewart on right holding hand out for deer who is coming towards Ewart. Man on right walking towards deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Man on left holding out palm for deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Black snake slithering on forest ground. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area (with badge that says Society of American Foresters 1900) this trail was created by volunteers from the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States.” Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Small tree in forest with group of people huddled around another tree in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and walls. People inside barn. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Rupert Cutler with medal pinned to suit on right standing next to portrait of himself. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Rupert Cutler standing in front of bushes with medal pinned to suit. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Through trees, Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Bern Ewart on left speaking to a group of people in front of Wray Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Bern Ewart with group of people in unfinished Houtz Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Houtz Barn with roof and back wall unfinished. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Through trees, Roanoke River in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
From the bank, Roanoke river with trees in the background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Side view of group of people looking to right of the camera. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Unfinished Houtz Barn with people standing in front of it. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Man on left speaking to group of people on the right with construction materials in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Ground dug out for construction of building. Foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Ground dug out behind Houtz Barn with foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Foliage surrounding stream. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Sign that says “Site of Future Regional Information Center” with yellow tape in background. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Side view of Hofauger House with Wray Barn in background on left. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Trees alongside body of water. Taken from bank of lake. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Side view of Houtz Barn unfinished. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Side view of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under construction. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Dirt path with trees surrounding path. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Clearing with trees cut down. Wray Barn and Hogauger house in background. Tents set up near buildings. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
People surrounding narrow vehicle. On the left, poster with details. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Taken from overhead, a trail behind Wray Barn. Wray Barn in distance. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
From outside of fence, Wray Barn. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Along trail leading to back of Hofauger House, garden on left and Hofauger house on right. Construction materials blocked off on right with tent on right. Sign that says “Appalachian Power” Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Tables with food and people in line for food in front of Hofauger House. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Woman smiling at camera posing behind small tree. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
On left, Rupert Cutler speaking to Dan Abbott who is in Native American attire. On the right, another Native American interpreter is watching scene. Children in background. .
Through trees, side profile of Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and exterior. People on the right..
From trail, group of people with children walking along trail to Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Tent/pavilion set up in background.
Chimney of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with tarp on roof.
Woman in historical attire plowing garden in fenced area behind Hofauger House.
Two women in historical attire (Laurie Spangler on right) in historical attire walking away from Hofauger House.
Underground area of building showing brick and cement foundation. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Kemp’s Ford School house with tarp on roof. Wooden ramp leading to doorway. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete roof and windows. Machine on left. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction taken from front angle. Construction materials and machine in frame on the right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Houtz Barn from the side with incomplete roof and siding. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Front of Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete stone siding on bottom. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Dirt trail dug out surrounding by trees. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
People laying down logs by raising it with rope for construction of Wray Barn. Date on back is 05 December 1992.
Wray Barn with metal structure in middle supporting top beam and attached to rest of barn. Construction materials surrounding scene. Date on back is 30 November 1992.
Hofauger House before porch is finished. Logs laying against porch. Date on back is 23 November 1992.
Hofauger House from distance with porch constructed but not painted. Vehicles in background.
Foundation of building with stone and brick in disarray. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Foundation of building next to Hofauger House with stone being laid down underground. Individual on left with wheelbarrow. Stone and materials surrounding area. Wray Barn in background on left. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Underground stone siding of building next to Hofauger House and Wray Barn. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Woman with shovel in hand digging up dirt around small area with water. Wheel barrow on the right. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
From road, Brugh Tavern (original site) in the snow. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
From outside of fence, Brugh Tavern (original site) with snow melting. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
Foundation of Houtz Barn during construction in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn completed with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Man smiling at camera with camera around his neck. In front of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Road with snow on ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Road with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Three individuals looking at map in woman on the right’s hands who is pointing to map. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Three individuals looking past field towards Blue Ridge mountains. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Bern Ewart on right speaking with two men in glasses on Hofauger House porch. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Bern Ewart on right holding map in hands speaking to two men. Tractor in background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Machine on right with individuals on left on foundation of building under construction. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Three individuals on left looking at abandoned, weathered building.
Bern Ewart gesturing to building next to Hofauger Farmstead with two men. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Hill top with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
From hill, trees with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Woman bending over smelling flowers in forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
From Jefferson National forest, individual on right and in background looking out towards mountains. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Sign that says“Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable due to heavy rains and with the confederates harassing his troops, General Crook was forced to abandon part of his supplies in order to get his wagons over the mountain. Lead bullets or “minie balls” are still found along this road where they were discarded in 1864. Jefferson National Forest” Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Overlook in Jefferson National Forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Overlook in Jefferson National Forest with mountains in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Man with camera around neck standing in field next to small tree that is on the left. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Tree with unique shaped branches. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Man on left standing in dirt trail. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Man walking out of underground construction with stone and gravel surrounding the area for building next to Wray Barn and Hofauger house. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction with roof unconstructed. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Daniel Young in historical attire on the left with fire and blacksmith tools on the right. Writing on the back says “Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Daniel Young demonstrates the black-smithing skills that were so important to settlers. This living history museum and nature center is located at Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540) 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Page Chichester.”
Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field with Blue Ridge mountains in the background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Trees in front yard of home with snow covering the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Front of home with snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Powerline with ice on line. Home in background and snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Front yard of home with snow on the ground, road plowed. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Branches on ground with snow covered trees in the background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Snow on yard with ice on fence. Date on back is 11 February 1993 .
Rhododendron plant with mountain in background. Date on back is 24 June 1994.
Rhododendron flowers surrounding siding of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Rhododendron tree in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Spring trees in front of home with driveway to home in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Close up of Rhododendron flowers. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
Rhododendron plant with hill in background. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
Pink spring trees in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Three statues on stone wall. From left to right: child with arms around knees, child sitting on stand with book in lap, cherubim. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
Redbud tree. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
This is a genealogical collection focusing on the Hale/Ahl/All families and connecting families. Many other families of Craig County, Virginia and surrounding areas are also included. Materials in the collection include notes, correspondence, news clippings and copies of official records (births, marriages, deaths, cemeteries, funeral homes, military pensions etc.) along with photographs: both originals and copies and photo negatives. The collection was created between ca. 1970 and 2001; materials included in the collection cover the 16th-20th centuries, with coverage varying for each family name. Names and locations will turn up multiple times throughout the records. Researchers interested in a certain family or locality should make sure to go through the name files as well as the cemetery files and files organized geographically by county or locality. Geographical designations are made at various levels: county, city or town, and cemetery names. Many of the family records include photographs; there are also photographs of buildings and local historical landmarks. Folders with photographs are marked. This includes original photographs as well as the photocopies Mrs. Hale often made of original family photographs. The cemetery records in the collections often include photographs of markers, maps and Mrs. Hale’s handwritten notes; they may also include obituaries. Mrs. Hale recycled paper. Occasionally a small article of importance will be mounted on a larger piece of which the text is not relevant.
First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.
"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Federal Building and Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Fountain and park opposite Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke Electric Railway Offices and Waiting Room, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Commerce Street Graded School, Roanoke, Virginia."
A circular of information including location, railroad facilities, business interests, manufacturing prospects, water power, mineral wealth, fertile lands, healthful climate, social, moral, religious and educational advantages.
The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.
The Oracle is the annual for Salem High School.
Salem, Virginia: Its Advantages and Attractions
A circular of information on Salem as a place of residence, business, investment, and manufacturing.
The Trailblazer was the annual for Salem Intermediate School.
" New grammar school, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The incline railroad, Roanoke, Virginia. Car ascending Mill Mountain."
"Casino & fountain, Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Railroad Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
Oral History Interview with ShaNeika Mitchell-Peters
Oral History Interview with ShaNeika Mitchell-Peters Interviewer: Grace Priddy Date: 9 October 2019 Location: Williamson Road Branch Library Duration: 56:05 Transcription prepared by: Garrett Channell, Grace Priddy, Rebecca Smith
Salvation Army; Roanoke College Public History Program
ShaNeika Mitchell-Peters; Grace Priddy; Garrett Channell, Rebecca Smith
Oral History Interview with J Interviewer: Samantha Meyer Date: 25 October 2019 Location: Salvation Army Duration: 40:42 Transcription prepared by: Liz Lee and Megan Reynolds
Oral History Interview with Nicole Interviewer: Shannon Baker Date: 7 October 2019 Location: Salvation Army Duration: 35:19 Transcription prepared by: Shannon Baker and Paul Martin
Oral History Interview with Amanda Ervin
Oral History Interview with Amanda Ervin Interviewer: Vanessa Dotson and Miu Iwasaki Date: 2 October 2019 Location: Salvation Army Duration: 45:22 Transcription prepared by: Kierra Burda
Amanda Ervin; Vanessa Dotson; Miu Iwasaki; Kierra Burda
Starcropolis Facebook page
The Shawnee was the annual for Shawsville High School.
Starcropolis
A Guide to the Sigma Tau Delta Collection
The collection documents the activities of the Sigma Tau Delta Sorority from 1940 through 1983 and includes a significant number of photographs of club members and events. It consists of the contents of eight traditional scrapbooks and one “magnetic” photo album. Scrapbooks include information about the sorority, including constitution and by-laws, lists of officers, and a few membership lists. Newspaper clippings about the club document its activities and officers, as well as information about members. The scrapbooks also contain correspondence received by the sorority, including numerous thank you notes from members regarding gifts and from organizations the club donated to, as well as marriage, birth, graduation, and death announcements. Of special interest are letters in scrapbooks that document members’ lives during WWII, when several relocated with their husbands to military bases, and one member’s experience in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). While all scrapbooks contain numerous photographs, later scrapbooks have more photographs and less ephemera. Many, but not all, of the people in photographs are identified. Photographs of the sorority’s parties also document the interiors of a variety of venues in the Roanoke region, as well as members’ homes. The 1953-56 Scrapbook includes over thirty pictures of the interior and the residents of Hobday Cottage, Virginia Baptist Children’s Home, Salem, VA, taken from 1953-55 when the sorority sponsored activities and improvements for the young women living there. Digital versions were created of all scrapbooks. Items that could be removed from scrapbooks without damage were placed in folders, including both paper and photographic items. However, most scrapbooks included pages that could not be disassembled; these have been retained within the scrapbook covers. All items were removed from the “magnetic” photo album.
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Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Young couple in formal attire. “Byron Morris and Carolyn C. Patterson.”
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
Lucy Addison High School. Students gathered around a food cart.
Gainboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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Lucy Addison High School. Students in Shop Class.
Lucy Addison High School. “Track meet, Lynchburg, VA.”
Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.
Lucy Addison High School. Students in Home Economics Class.
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students outside.
Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing
Lucy Addison High School, two young women posing
Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women
Lucy Addison High School, Young women dancing
Lucy Addison High School, group of students
Lucy Addison High School, Student leaving school
Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women posing outside of the school with a car.
Lucy Addison High School, Graduation Photograph "Mary Brandon"
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.
Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Gainsboro Neighborhood.
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. on parade near St. Andrews Catholic Church.
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. School Band and Botetourt County School Bus.
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. Students at a school function in the school’s gymnasium.
Lucy Addison High School. Students at a school pep rally in the school’s gymnasium.
Lucy Addison High School. Group of female students in gym clothes.
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of students in formal attire.
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of male students in formal attire.
Lucy Addison High School. Music teachers playing piano. “Finny and Powell.”
Lucy Addison High School. Cheerleaders.
Lucy Addison High School. Dancer. “Joann Smith.”
Lucy Addison High School. Students dancing. “Carolyn Law and Louis Claytor.”
Lucy Addison High School. Dancers. “Olivia Skipper and Carolyn Carpenter.”
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students in formal attire.
Lucy Addison High School. Couple in formal attire.
Lucy Addison High School. Three young women.
Lucy Addison High School, stage performance
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
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Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing, "August 1956, Mary.”
Lucy Addison High School, “Ruth Robinson” posing
Lucy Addison High School, portrait of a young woman
Lucy Addison High School, “Lou Robin Roseboro.”
Lucy Addison High School, “Connie Isabel.”
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Lucy Addison High School. Cheerleaders. "Addison Middle School."
Lucy Addison High School. Football team.
Lucy Addison High School. Two football players and a young woman.
Lucy Addison High School. Students attending a school function in the school's gymnasium.
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Lucy Addison High School. Football player.
Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball.
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball. 1956.
Lucy Addison High School. Football game at Victory Stadium.
Lucy Addison High School. Two young women posing with a child.
Lucy Addison High School. Portrait of a group of young women.
Lucy Addison High School. Burrell Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing student.
Lucy Addison High School. Staff. "Homecoming. Sorrell."
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries,
Lucy Addison High School. Burrell Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing graduate.
Lucy Addison High School. Art class projects.
Marguerite Belafonte, wife of Harry Belafonte, signing autographs. April 7, 1959.
Lillian Paxton (wife of Dr. Paxton?) February 1954.
Two unidentified women and an unidentified man drinking tea.
A woman and a man with a stack of books.
Two men and two women in formal attire sitting at a table.
Group of young adults celebrating. "Claytor, Olivia Skipper (second from right.)"
Group portrait, men wearing boutonnieres and women wearing corsages.
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Two men and a woman in conversation in a library.
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Group portrait, in front of the Gainsboro Library.
Group portrait, in front of the Robert C. Ogden Auditorium at Hampton University
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Group photograph of five women wearing corsages.
Two young women drinking Coca-Cola at Lucy Addison High School. "Angel Law."
Young woman posing in front of Lucy Addison High School.
Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. August 1956.
Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. "Diana." October 25, 1956.
Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. "Janet." 1956.
Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. 1957.
Young woman posing on a stage. February 6, 1957.
Portrait of a Young Woman Outside Building. February of 1956.
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing.
Grandin Court Student Cowboy group photo
Portrait of Grandin Court Teacher / Staff
Lucy Addison High School. School Choir.
Lucy Addison High School, Group of students
GB04 Lucy Addison High School Girls' Basketball Team
Lucy Addison High School Girls' basketball team.
Oral History Interview with Michelle Bennett
Oral History Interview with Michelle Bennett Interviewer: Sarah Sinoski, Brandon Croci Interviewee: Michelle Bennett Date: 27 February 2017 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 1:21:14 Transcription prepared by: unknown
Southwest Virginia LGBTQ History Project
Michelle Bennett, Sarah Sinoski, Brandon Croci
Oral History Interview with Linny Caldwell
Oral History Interview with Linny Caldwell Interviewer: Megan O'Neill, Brian Fersini Interviewee: Linny Caldwell Date: 23 February 2017 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 66:47 Transcription prepared by: Bridget Reardon, Hannah Listopad
Linny Calwell, Megan O'Neill, Brian Fersini, Bridget Reardon, Hannah Listopad
Oral History Interview with Garland Gravely
Oral History Interview with Garland Gravely Interviewer: Madison Pinckes, Erik Weed Interviewee: Garland Gravely Date: 19 February 2017 Location: Home of Garland Gravely Total Duration: 50:15 Transcription prepared by: Dacotah McGaffic, J.T. Shrader
Garland Gravely, Madison Pinckes, Erik Weed, Dacotah McGaffic, J.T. Shrader
Oral History Interview with Robin Jordan
Oral History Interview with Robin Jordan Interviewer: Nicholas Dillon Interviewee: Robin Jordan Date: 22 February 2017 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 1:06:29 Transcription prepared by: Yvonne Gravely, Hannah Kolcz, Nick Dillon
Robin Jordan, Nicholas Dillon, Yvonne Gravely, Hannah Kolcz
Oral History Interview with Martha Interviewer: Avery Kirkendall, Marcus Stewart Interviewee: Martha Date: 22 February 2017 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 1:03:56 Transcription prepared by: Alexa Doiron, Lorien Santos, Emma Fenton, Marcus Stewart
Martha, Avery Kirkendall, Marcus Stewart, Alexa Doiron, Lorien Santos, Emma Fenton
Oral History Interview with Don Muse Interviewer: Sasha Roberts, Brooke Thacker, Victoria Preston Interviewee: Don Muse Date: 19 February 2017 Location: Home of Don Muse Total Duration: 1:01:18 Transcription prepared by: Victoria Preston, Brooke Thacker, Sasha Roberts
Don Muse, Sasha Roberts, Brooke Thacker, Victoria Preston
Oral History Interview with Rissa Interviewer: Omari Chancellor, Emily Brun Interviewee: Rissa Date: 18 February 2017 Location: Roanoke Diversity Center Total Duration: 56:22 Transciption prepared by: Ta’Tyana Buster, Jac Frost
Rissa, Omari Chancellor, Emily Brun, Ta’Tyana Buster, Jac Frost
Oral History Interview with Nancy Kelly Interviewer: Julia Greider Interviewee: Nancy Kelly Date: 17 January 2017 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 1:38:45 Transciption prepared by: Malinda Britt and Erin Hannon
Nancy Kelly, Julia Greider, Malinda Britt, Erin Hannon
Oral History Interview with Kathryn L. Beranich
Oral History Interview with Kathryn L. Beranich Interviewer: Julia Greider Interviewee: Kathryn L. Beranich Date: 17 January 2017 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Duration: 1:37:03 Transcription prepared by: Kerri Taylor
Kathryn L. Beranich, Julia Greider, Kerri Taylor
A Guide to the Southwest Virginia LGBTQ History Collection.
This is a guide to the the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) History Project began in 2015 as collaboration between Roanoke College, Roanoke Diversity Center and Roanoke Public Libraries in an effort to collect and preserve information on the history of the LGBTQ community in the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. Members of the community were encouraged to donate items relevant to the scope of this collection. Accruals are expected. Also included is a subject index for the project's Oral History Initiative.
Southwest Virginia LGBTQ+ History Project
Collection is open to research. Virginia Room copy fees may apply.
Oral History Interview with Daniel Jones
Oral history interview with Dan Jones Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal Interviewee: Daniel Jones Date: 20 February 2016 Location: Roanoke College History Department, 223 E. Main Street, Salem Total Duration: 95:28 Transcription prepared by: Gregory Rosenthal
Oral History Interview with Gerry Jennings
Oral History Interview with Gerry Jennings Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal Interviewee: Gerry Jennings Date: February 23, 2016 Location: Gerry Jennings’s home, Roanoke, Virginia Total Duration: 1:15:59 Transcription prepared by Erin Hannon
Gerry Jennings; Gregory Rosenthal; Erin Hannon
Oral History Interview with James Best Interviewers: Caitlyn Allen (Madison Kunstman also present) Interviewee:James Ernest Best Date: February 21, 2016 Location: Roanoke College, Miller Hall, 221 College Lane Salem, VA Total Duration: 58:37 Transcription prepared by: Cara Cline
James Ernest Best; Caitlyn Allen; Madison Kunstman; Cara Cline
Oral History Interview with Larry Bly Interviewer: Meghan Kennedy (and Caroline Allison) Interviewee: Larry Bly Date: 1 March 2016 Location: System 4 Advertising, 322 Bullitt Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA Total Duration: 34:52 Transcription prepared by: Brittany Piro and Emily Lyons
Larry Bly; Meghan Kennedy; Caroline Allison; Brittany Piro; Emily Lyons
Oral History Interview with Whitney B. Conley
Oral History Interview with Whitney B. Conley Interviewer: Julie Frymier Interviewee: Whitney B. Conley Date: 26 February 2016 Location: Roanoke College, Miller Hall, Room 219, 221 College Lane, Salem, VA Total Duration: 55:46 Transcription prepared by: Christina Taylor and Victoria Sage
Whitney B. Conley; Julie Frymier; Christina Taylor; Victoria Sage
Oral History Interview with Daddy Sam Interviewer: Marlee Wertz Interviewee: Daddy Sam Date: 24 February 2016 Location: Interviewee’s private residence, Roanoke, VA Total Duration: 60:07 Transcription prepared by: Micheala McDonald, Rachel Barton, and Brittany Peterson
Daddy Sam; Marlee Wertz; Micheala McDonald; Rachel Barton; Brittany Peterson
Oral History Interview with Ron Davidson
Oral History Interview with Ron Davidson Interviewer: Sydney Brennert Interviewee: Ronald “Ron” Davidson Date: February 28, 2016 Location: Mill Mountain Coffeehouse, 117 Campbell Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA Total Duration: 52:04 Transcription prepared by: Becca Johnson and Christian Sullivan
Ron Davidson; Sydney Brennert; Becca Johnson; Christian Sullivan
Oral History Interview with Virginia Lindsey
Oral History Interview with Virginia Lindsey Interviewer: Alexis Rixner Interviewee: Virginia Lindsey Date: 25 February 2016 Location: Roanoke College Fintel Library, 221 College Lane, Salem, VA Total Duration : 80:04 Transcription prepared by: Sabrina McIntyre
Virginia Lindsey; Alexis Rixner; Sabrina McIntyre
Oral History Interview with Kim O'Donnell
Interviewers: Caitlyn Allen and Madison Kunstman Interviewee: Kim O’Donnell Date: 25 February 2016 Total Duration: 77:42 Transcription prepared by: Will Lucas
Kim O'Donnell; Caithlyn Allen; Madison Kunstman; Will Lucas
Oral History Interview with Rodger Saunders
Oral History Interview with Rodger Saunders Interviewer: Holly Thompson Interviewee: Rodger Saunders Date: 25 February 2016 Location: Roanoke Diversity Center Total Duration : 59:02 Transcription prepared by: Laura Groves and Craig Walker
Rodger Saunders; Holly Thompson; Laura Groves; Craig Walker
Oral History Interview with Peter Thornhill
Oral History Interview with Peter Thornhill Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal Interviewee: Peter Thornhill Date: 22 February 2016 Location: Peter Thornhill’s home in Roanoke, Virginia Total Duration: 56:57 Transcription prepared by: Martha Sadler and Shannon Mace
Peter Thornhill; Gregory Rosenthal; Martha Sadler; Shannon Mace
Oral History Interview with Trish Valentine
Oral History Interview with Trish Valentine Interviewer: Kerri Dalton (and Teddy Melnik) Interviewee: Trish Valentine Date: 25 February 2016 Location: Roanoke College, Fintel Library, 220 High Street, Salem, VA Total Duration: 47:57 Transcription prepared by: Becca Brown
Trish Valentine; Kerri Dalton; Ted Melnik; Becca Brown
Oral History Interview with Edna Whittier
Oral History Interview with Edna Whittier Interviewer:Tessa Pleban Interviewee: Edna Whittier Date: 2 March 2016 Location: Floyd Public Library, Floyd,VA Total Duration: 1:37:59 Transcription prepared by: Mahmoud El-­‐Hazzouri and Jessica Hopkins
Edna Whittier; Tessa Pleban; Mahmoud El-­‐Hazzouri; Jessica Hopkins
Oral History Interview with Rosemary Wyman
Oral History Interview with Rosemary Wyman Interviewee: Rosemary Wyman Interviewer: Rachel Barton Date: 27 February 2016 Location: Floyd, Virginia Total Duration: 50:13 Transcription prepared by: Rachel Barton
Interviewer: Mariana Araujo Interviewee: Mary Boenke Date: 6 October 2016 Duration: 1:01:49 Transcription prepared by: Erin McWethy, Chelsea Hutton, and Mariana Araujo
Mary Boenke, Erin McWethy, Chelsea Hutton, and Mariana Araujo
Oral History Interview with Barbara Maberry
Interviewer: Zacch Wooten Interviewee: Barbara Maberry Date: 5 October 2016 Duration: 58:59 Transcription prepared by: Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey
Barbara Maberry, Zacchariah Wooten, Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey
Oral History Interview with Peggy Shifflett
Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal Interviewee: Peggy Shifflett Date: 14 October 2016 Duration: 56:15 Transcription prepared by: Julia Greider
Peggy Shifflett, Gregory Rosenthal, Julia Greider
Oral History Interview with Sally Seagraves
Interviewers: James Stoneking Jackie Landon Interviewee: Sally Seagraves Date: 7 October 2016 Duration: 46:08 Transcription prepared by: David Franczak, James Stoneking, and Jackie Landon
Sally Seagraves, James Stoneking, David Franczak, Jackie Landon
Oral History Interview with Erika Joyner
Interviewers: Rebecca Proctor, Kalyn Fowler Interviewee: Erika Joyner Date: 29 September 2016 Duration: 57:17 Transcription prepared by: Kalyn Fowler and Sarah Groft
Erika Joyner, Rebecca Proctor, Kalyn Fowler, Sarah Groft
Oral History Interview with Anonymous1 Interviewers: Roanoke College students Date: 24 February 2017 Location: Downtown Roanoke Duration: 52:17
Oral History Interview with Larry Forrest
Interviewer: Princess Carter Interviewee: Larry Forrest Date: 15 March 2018 Duration: 50:08 Transcription prepared by: Princess Carter
Interviewer: Caitlyn Lewis; Kitty Bridgewater Interviewee: Anton Black Date: 22 February 2018 Duration: 66:22 Transcription prepared by: Caitlyn Lewis
Anton Black, Caitlyn Lewis, Kitty Bridgewater
Oral History Interview with Miss Grace Kelly
Interviewer: Ashleigh Griffin; Princess Carter Interviewee: Miss Grace Kelly Date: 24 February 2018 Duration: 1:41:40 Transcription prepared by: Ashleigh Griffin
Miss Grace Kelly, Ashleigh Griffin, Princess Carter
Oral History Interview with Carolyn Sue Wilson
Interviewer: Kitty Bridgewater Interviewee: Carolyn Sue Wilson Date: 25 February 2018 Duration: 1:22:48 Transcription prepared by: Kitty Bridgewater
Oral History Interview with Gail Burruss
Oral History Interview with Gail Burruss Interviewers: Michelle Eimen Interviewee: Gail Burruss Date: February 18, 2019 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 59:20 Transcription prepared by: Katie Thaxton, Michelle Eimen, Christian Delaney, Marley Gonzalez
Gail Burruss, Michelle Eimen, Katie Thaxton, Christian Delaney, Marley Gonzalez
Oral History Interview with Yoedie Cleveland Swain
Oral History Interview with Yoedie Cleveland Swain Interviewer: Elbisa Lindov Interviewee: Yoedie Cleveland Swain Date: February 25, 2019 Location: Diva’s House of Hair Total Duration: 1:02:17 Transcription prepared by: Cameron Sammons and Nikki Phelps
Yoedie Cleveland Swain, Elbisa Lindov, Haleigh Ardolino, Cameron Sammons, Nikki Phelps
Oral History Interview with Riley Chattin
Oral History Interview with Riley Chattin Interviewer: Jillian Barnard Interviewee: Riley Chattin Date: February 22, 2019 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 57:35 Transcription prepared by: Becca Horton, Alanna Higdon, Catherine Cone, Aeryn McMurtry, and Jillian Barnard
Riley Chattin, Jillian Barnard, Becca Horton, Alanna Higdon, Catherine Cone, Aeryn McMurtry
Oral History Interview with Reverend Catherine Houchins
Oral History Interview with Reverend Catherine Houchins Interviewer: Joel Bowers Interviewee: Rev. Catherine Houchins Date: March 11, 2019 Location: Metropolitan Community Church of the Blue Ridge Total Duration: 56:00 Transcription prepared by: Joel Bowers, Claudia Dodd, Shamira James, Dalton Rogers, Khira Smith
Rev, Catherine Houchins, Joel Bowers, Claudia Dodd, Shamira James, Dalton Rogers, Khira Smith
Oral History Interview with Myer S. Reed
Oral History Interview with Myer S. Reed Interviewer: G.S. Rosenthal Date: 21 October 2019 Location: Roanoke Public Library Duration: 1:13:49 Transcription prepared by: Megan Reynolds and Kierra Burda
Myer S. Reed; G.S. Rosenthal, Megan Reynolds; Kierra Burda
Oral History Interview with Nathaniel Preston
Oral History Interview with Nathaniel Preston Interviewer: Sebastian Harlow Interviewee: Nathaniel Preston Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia Date: 22 February 2020 Total Duration: 64:59 Transcription prepared by: Cody Doherty, Cara Totten, Sebastian Harlow, and Kerensa McElrath
Nathaniel Preston, Cody Doherty, Cara Totten, Sebastian Harlow, Kerensa McElrath.
Oral History Interview with Joe Cobb Interviewer: Eve Allen Interviewee: Joe Cobb Date: 21 February 2020 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia Total Duration: 82:58 (in four parts) Transcription prepared by: Miranda Lawhorn, Buck Parrott, and Eve Allen.
Joe Cobb, Eve Allen, Miranda Lawhorn, Buck Parrott.
Oral History Interview with Ashley Rhame
Oral History Interview with Ashley Rhame Interviewer: Julian Edwards Interviewee: Ashley Rhame Date: 23 February 2020 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia Total Duration: 66:45 Transcription prepared by: Julian Edwards, Saja Alexander, and Sophia Morales
Ashley Rhame, Julian Edwards, Saja Alexander, Sophia Morales
Oral History Interview with Michael Blankenship
Oral History Interview with Michael Blankenship Interviewer: Monica Taft Interviewee: Michael Blankenship Date: 21 February 2020 Location: Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 301 Patton Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia Total Duration: 75:38 Transcription prepared by: Monica Taft, Kayla Coursey, and Thomas Ziegenmeyer. Note: Transcription and audio must be accessed on site in the Virginia Room.
Michael Blankenship, Monica Taft, Kayla Coursey, Thomas Ziegenmeyer
Oral History Interview with Toya Jones Interviewer: Alexis Ebbrecht Interviewee: Toya Jones Date: 21 March 2021 Location: Online via Zencastr Duration: 55:30 Transcription prepared by: Tatiana Cherry-Santos, Caitlin Sharkey, Dylan Sheck, and Mary Rose Stark
Toya Jones, Alexis Ebbrecht, Tatiana Cherry-Santos, Caitlin Sharkey, Dylan Sheck, and Mary Rose Stark
Oral History Interview with Catina Lowery
Oral History Interview with Catina Lowery Interviewee: Catina Lowery Interviewer: Alexis Mattson Date: 24 March 2021 Location: Online via Zencastr Duration: 59:49 Transcription prepared by: Lucy Perry
Catina Lowery, Alexis Mattson, and Lucy Perry
Oral History Interview with Price Interviewer: Steph Zemba Interviewee: Price Date: 18 March 2021 Location: Online via Zencastr Duration: 94:18 Transcription prepared by: Erica Gudino, Hannah Brotton, Charlie, Steph Zemba, and Alexus Smith
Price, Steph Zemba, Erica Gudino, Hannah Brotton, Charlie, Steph Zemba, and Alexus Smith
Oral History Interview with Shamaill Ross
Oral History Interview with Shamaill Ross Interviewer: Michelle Ogutu Interviewee: Shamaill Ross Date: 23 March 2021 Location: Online via Zencastr Duration: 1:19:43 Transcription prepared by: Liz Ragsdale, Avery Monahan, and Alejandra Carino
Shamaill Ross, Michelle Ogutu, Liz Ragsdale, Avery Monahan, and Alejandra Carino
Oral History Interview with Dr. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal
Oral History Interview with Dr. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal Interviewer: Catherine Jessee Interviewer: Dr. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal Date: 6 April 2021 Location: Online via Zencastr Duration: 1:29:39
Dr. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal, Catherine Jessee
Oral History Interview with Liza Interviewer: Ashley Werner Interviewee: Liza Date: February 25, 2022 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 1:09:25 Transcription prepared by: Baillee Heatwole, Da’Vaun Lee, Isabella Moritz, Ashley Werner, and Reagan Westphal
Liza, Ashley Werner, Baillee Heatwole, Da’Vaun Lee, Isabella Moritz, and Reagan Westphal
Oral History Interview with Tommy Feazell
Oral History Interview with Tommy Feazell Interviewer: Ellasen Spangler Interviewee: Tommy Feazell Date: February 26, 2022 Location: Private residence Total Duration: 1:35:33 Transcription prepared by: Amanda Fox, Abbie Lewis, Samantha Meyer, and Adam Reedy
Tommy Feazell, Ellasen Spangler, Amanda Fox, Abbie Lewis, Samantha Meyer, and Adam Reedy
Oral History Interview with Lisa Lamphier
Interviewer: Katie Stueckle Interviewee: Lisa Lamphier Date: 17 July 2023 Duration: 34:09 Transcription prepared by: Katie Stueckle
Oral History Interview with L Saunders Interviewer: Madelyne Culkin Interviewee: L Saunders Date: February 27, 2022 Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College Total Duration: 59:14 (in two parts: 45:57 and 13:17) Transcription prepared by: Andrew Austin, Mel Staton, Madelyne Culkin, and Barney
L Saunders, Madelyne Culkin, Andrew Austin, Mel Staton, and Barney
A Guide to the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society Records
This collection consists of records generated by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society. Included are administrative records and pedigree charts. In addition, issues of Virginia Appalachian Notes were originally included with the collection. Issues were removed from the collection and housed with existing issues in the Virginia Room’s holdings. Digital copies of Virginia Appalachia Notes may also be accessed in the Virginia Room Digital Collection. Pedigree charts were contributed by society members as a way to share genealogical information with the public. Charts arranged alphabetically by surname in each volume. Indexes for each volume are included. Items in the collection range from July 1975 through December 2009.
Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Soceity
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 1, Number 1
Phlegar/Phlüger Family; John Huff, Sr.; Moores of Russell County;
Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.
Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 1, Number 2
"The Peopling of Virginia"; Grayson County, VA Order Book, 1793-1794; Ancestors of Elva Irene Wade Howell
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 1, Number 3
Pine Creek Church Cemetery Survey; "The Peopling of Virginia"; Ancestors of Francis Augustus Howell; Russell County, VA Law Order Book #1, 1786-1791; Grayson County, VA Order Book, 1811-1832
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 1, Number 4
Weddle Family History; Old Blacksburg; Deserters of the 3rd Regiment of Rifleman from the Lynchburg Press; Eddy/Edde Family;
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 2, Number 1
The Andersons of Montgomery County, VA: An Appalachian Afro-American Genealogy; Wysong/McMullen/Wilcox; Copper Creek; Notes from the Lynchburg Press: June 1817-January 1822
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 2, Number 2
Marriage Bonds and Ministers' Returns of Roanoke County, VA, 1838-1852; Rule Family Bible Record; Hoge/Haig Family; Lee County Wills, 1794-1832; Darsts of Virginia
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 2, Number 3
Brick Union Cemetery Survey; The Mysterious Life of Caty Sage; Marriage Bonds and Ministers' Returns of Roanoke County, VA, 1838-1852 (continued from V2N2); 1850 Mortality Schedule for Floyd County, VA; Jones Family; Litten Family Bible Records; Todd and McKee Families of Rockbridge County, VA; Will of Samuel Newberry; Old Stoneroad Church Cemetery Survey; Old Morgan Cemetery Survey
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 2, Number 4
Lipes Family Cemetery Survey; "Some Freedmen Identities: "; McClaugherty Family Cemetery Survey; Marriage Bonds and Ministers' Returns of Roanoke County, VA, 1838-1852 (continued from VAN V2N3); Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Member List; Franklin County, VA Will Book 2, 1804-1901; Gillespie Ancestors
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 3, Number 1
The Bush Family of Southwest Virginia; Henley Gruber Henderson Bible Record; Furnaces of Botetourt County; "Some Freemen Identities: Some Slaveowners and Their Former Slaves"; Harvestwood Cemetery Survey;
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 3, Number 2
Preisch-Price Family; Halls Church Cemetery Survey; "Some Freemen Identities: Selected Slaveowners 1860"; Death Book of Roanoke County, 1853-1857;
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 3, Number 3
William Weaver; Notes on the Hicks Family; Death Book of Roanoke County, 1857-1864; Giles County, Virginia; Bible Record of Parkinson Shumate
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 3, Number 4
Diary of Jesse Green Karr; Pettit-Thomas Bible Record; Descendants of Battaile Fitzhugh Taliaferro Conway; Death Book of Roanoke County, 1864-1867;
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 4, Number 1
Vincent Hobbs, Sr.; Ninevah Union Church Cemetery Survey; Will of Christian Kuntzy; 1850 Mortality Schedule of Russell County, Virginia; Death Book of Roanoke County, 1867-1874;
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 4, Number 2
Floyd County Personal Property Tax List, 1831; Achilles Womack; Death Book of Roanoke, 1874-1881;
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 4, Number 3
William Cooper; Obituary of Col. Andrew Johnson; Chapman Cemetery Survey; Marriage Bonds and Ministers' Returns of Botetourt County, 1770-1790 (Akins-Goodson); Walker Family Cemetery Survey; Giles County 1850 Mortality Schedule
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 4, Number 4
Proceedings of Militia Court Martial: Botetourt and Montgomery Counties; White Cemetery Survey; Marriage Records of Botetourt County, 1770-1790 (Goodson-McRoberts); Patricks Who Served in Confederate Organizations in the War Between the States;
Virginia Appalachian Notes, Volume 5, Number 1
Bedford County Taxable Property & Tithes for 1782; Pittsylvania County Insolvents Tax List, 1785; Rockbridge County 1850 Mortality Schedule; Marriage Records of Botetourt County, 1770-1790 (Machan-Yocuum).