"Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Ponce de Leon Hotel and Annex, Roanoke, Virginia."
"New Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres, which accessibility is so desirable. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the city run within two square miles of the Ponce de Leon. 200 beautiful outside rooms, each with individual bath, circulating ice water and electric fan."
"Mill Mountain incline and Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Scenes at Mountain Park by night, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Railway Office Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Campbell Avenue, west from Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Campbell Avenue, looking west at night, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Jefferson Street, looking south, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Trolley car crossing stream near Roanoke, Virginia."
"Bird's-eye view of Roanoke,Virginia from Mill Mountain."
"The Virginia College, Roanoke,Virginia"
"Concrete swimming lake, Lakeside, Roanoke, Virginia. Two million gallons fresh water changing constantly."
Native American mortar and grinding stone found near Cave Spring, owned by M.A. Janney
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Headlight is a special edition periodical featuring Roanoke and scenes along the Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Brigadier is the annual of James Breckinridge Junior High School
The Brigadier is the annual of James Breckinridge Junior High School.
The Brigadier is the annual for James Breckinridge Junior High School.
The Brigadier is the annual for James Breckinridge Middle School.
The Matador is the annual for James Madison Middle School.
The Matador is the annual for James Madison Middle School. Pages 16 and 17 partially missing.
The Matador is the annual of James Madison Middle School.
The Cardinal was the annual for James Monroe Junior High School.
A Guide to the World War II Letters Collection
This is a guide to the World War II letters written by James S. Thomerson to his family in Roanoke while he was deployed during World War II. They chronicle his time abroad and illustrate the hardships that many others faced far from home.
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School
The Jefferson was the annual for Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing. Other names for the yearbook include The Jeffersonian and The Lamplighter.
The Jeffersonian was the annual for Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing. Other names for the yearbook include The Jefferson and The Lamplighter.
The Lamplighter was the annual for Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing. Other names for the yearbook include The Jefferson and The Jeffersonian.
Rendering of original log Laurel Ridge Church by Joey Meador.
A Guide to the Roanoke City-County Centennial Civil War Commission Papers
In 1959 Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke jointly established the City-County Civil War Centennial Commission to work with the Virginia Civil War Commission to coordinate plans for 100th Anniversary activities. John E. Moore took over the chairmanship of the commission in September of 1960. Items in the collection document events sponsored of the commission, including a television program, a display of Currier & Ives prints, commemoration of the Battle of Hanging Rock, and the visit from a Civil War era steam locomotive, “The General.” Information is also included on Moore’s personal visit to the last living Confederate veteran, Col. Walker Williams and the establishment of the Salem Flying Artillery reenactment organization.
John E. Moore, chairman, Roanoke City-County Civil War Centennial Commission
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Report by Landscape Architect, John Nolen, submitted to the Committee on Civic Improvement, which addresses the following: a plan for the city, provisions for business, streets, parkways and thoroughfares, recreation grounds, and examples and methods of achievement.
The Comprehensive City Plan came about with a renewed interest in city planning. that looks to the future and to "visualize the coming needs of the city". As in 1907, John Nolen, landscape architect and city planner, was chosen to develop the plan.
Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.
The Manor House at Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.
A Roanoke landmark, Texas Tavern is located at 114 Church Avenue SW.
The 707 Building, located at 707 S. Jefferson Street.
Stone Printing Company, formerly located at 116 N. Jefferson Street.
Looking east on Church Avenue at 2nd Street. The old YMCA building is seen on the left and Greene Memorial United Methodist on the right.
Home formerly located at 5th Street and Church Avenue.
Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
VPI-VMI Thanksgiving Day game held at Victory Stadium. Once known as the "Military Classic of the South", the match-up was held annually in Roanoke from 1913-1971.
Children ride in model train once part of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (then Roanoke Transportation Museum) when it was located in Wasena Park.
Replica of the "Best Friend of Charleston" at the opening of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (the Roanoke Transportation Museum) in Wasena Park.
Replica of the "Best Friend of Charleston" at the opening of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (then Roanoke Transportation Museum) in Wasena Park.
Crowds line Jefferson Street for the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Replica 1892 Heironimus float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Marines reenact the raising of the American Flag at Iwo Jima in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Roanoke Transportation Museum float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
The groundbreaking of Center in the Square. From left to right: Frank Clement, Mayor Noel C. Taylor, George Cartledge, E.K. Mattern and City Manager Bern Ewert.
E.K. Mattern, Mayor Noel C. Taylor and City Manager Bern Ewert at groundbreaking of Center in the Square.
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
An unidentified vendor prepares produce to sell on the City Market.
Mountain Top Orchards sells produce on the City Market,
Once known as the Barrens, the home of Dr. Francis Sorrel and Letitia Gamble Watts, the property was sold to Peter Huff in 1900. The property, situated within the city limits, was eyed by developers as a prime location for commercial interests. The Huff Family sold the farm in 1981. Construction on Valley View Mall began in 1983 with the mall opening in 1985.
"Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, each with bath - 125 air conditioned. Fine coffee shop. Airlines office in lobby. Bus station nearby. Located on the edge of the business district. Information on Blue Ridge Parkway. Routes US 11, 220, 221. John A. Shires, General Manager."
This document is an alphabetical listing of nearly 10,000 obituaries printed in the Floyd Press from 1944-1990. The Floyd Press is available on microfilm in the Virginia Room for these years.
This is a guide to The Youth Haven Collection, which is comprised of materials relating to the early stages of the organization from 1969 through 1972. The Collection includes 15 folders containing the organization’s founding, financial beginnings, activities, and connections to other government and community organizations. The collection is a single report that has been divided into 15 sections. The collection contains organizational reports, legislative reports, financial reports, pictures, newspaper clippings, and correspondence.
Date of Birth: May 29, 1884 Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1948 to August 31, 1949 Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1948 to August 31, 1952 Date of Death: March 13, 1956
A Guide to the Katherine B. Murphy Garden Clubs Collection
This collection of material was amassed by Katherine Brooks Murphy (Mrs. John M. Murphy) during the 1960s and early 1970s in her work as an officer in three organizations: the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, the Blue Ridge District of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and the South Roanoke Garden Club. She served on the board of directors and as treasurer and finance committee chair for the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 1964-67, and then remained on the board of directors through 1971. Katherine Murphy was Director and Treasurer for the Blue Ridge District from 1967-69. She was the South Roanoke Garden Club representative to the Roanoke Council 1975-76. Documents cover the period of time when the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs purchased and made upgrades to their Garden Center at “Fairview,” 2713 Avenham Ave. SW, Roanoke. The collection includes the documents that Katherine Murphy amassed in her role as treasurer and board member of the Roanoke Council and Blue Ridge District of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and through her membership in the South Roanoke Garden Club. Items date from the early 1960s through the mid-1970s. The collection includes constitution and by-laws for the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, lists of officers and member clubs, presidents’ reports, financial reports, and minutes of meetings of the board of directors (1964-70), executive board (1965-71), and regular meetings (1965-71). It also includes documents related to the purchase and improvement of the Garden Center at “Fairview,” 2713 Avenham Ave. SW, Roanoke. Other items provide details on the financial aspects of the 1969 Color & Fashion for Living show. Various documents related to other activities of the garden clubs are also included.
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Virginia Mignon Chubb-Hale
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Virginia Mignon Chubb-Hale Interviewer: Kerri Taylor Date: 10 November 2017 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Duration: 8:43
Virginia Mignon Chubb-Hale; Kerri Taylor
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Stephen Niamke
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Stephen Niamke Interviewer: Kerri Taylor Date: 19 April 2017 Location: Melrose-Rugby Center Duration: 54:18
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with English Showalter
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with English Showalter Interviewer: Kerri Taylor Date: 13 May 2017 Location: Mr. Showalter's residence in Chevy Chase, Maryland Duration: 1:05:26
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Ann Turner
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Ann Turner Interviewer: Kerri Taylor Date: 6 April 2017 Location: Ms. Taylor's residence Duration: 45:26
A Guide to the Records of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke
This is a guide to the Records of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke. The records are divided into four sections, some of which are subdivided by record type. There are some gaps in the record, but overall the records are fairly complete. The first section, Club Records, contains meeting minutes and annual reports, along with The Kiwanis News weekly newsletter. These records provide an excellent and detailed record of the club’s activities. There is also a nearly complete set of annual membership rosters, three of which have photos of the members, as well as notes and correspondence from one Club president. The second section, Committee Records, contains committee notes for some of the standing committees. This section is mostly more recent records, and mostly contains selection notes from the Scholarship Committee in the 1980s and 90s. The third section, Historical Information and General Roanoke Club Records, contains information about the Club’s history. There are maps, brochures, correspondence and deeds for Camp Kiwanianna, a summer camp for girls run by the Club from the 1940s to the 1960s. There are also general records, including newspaper clippings about members in the 1970s and assorted event programs, and photographs of Club events (often unidentified.) The fourth and last section, District and International Records, contains some material about the Kiwanis Club International and activities as part of the Capital District. There are Capital District convention programs (some of the conventions were hosted in Roanoke), and a history of the District in the 1920s. There are also ribbons and patches from conventions.
"Group of buildings, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"
"Poff Home, Salem, Virginia" Better known as Fort Lewis Mansion.
"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"
"Mount Regis Sanatorium, Salem, Virginia"
Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.
Aerial view of Woodrum Field taken during its dedication weekend. The photographer was Lambert Martin of the Roanoke World-News.
This family history covers about 300 years of the McCutcheon Family, beginning with John McCutcheon and his five sons.
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Group of women in formal attire in front of a stage with instruments.
The General was the annual of Lee Junior High School.
The General was the annual for Lee Junior High School.
The General is the annual for Lee Junior High School.
The Gale was the annual for Lewis-Gale School of Nursing.
Mary Catherine “Molly” Poage, Sara Poage (standing, left), Harvey Poage (standing, right), Lee Poage (on lap).
The Shield is the annual for Lord Botetourt High School.
A Guide to the Louise Wright Bailey Genealogical Collection
This is a guide to the Louise Wright Bailey Genealogical Collection. The Louise Bailey Collection consists of 12 record storage boxes which include family group sheets, records, correspondence, news clippings, photographs, handwritten research notes, birth, marriage and death announcements and photocopies of publications related to Mrs. Bailey’s research. Some of the primary surnames included in the research are: Bailey, Boyer, Cook, Cornett, Farley, French, Romine, Straley, Thompson, Vaught and Wright, as well as many other connected surnames from the 1600s to the early 1900s. The majority of the collection focuses on Southwest Virginia, though other parts of Virginia, other states and some European connections are represented. Mrs. Bailey maintained excellent organization of her genealogical research materials, which was further maintained in the processing of this collection. It is also important to note that in many cases, source information was provided for this thorough genealogical collection. It should also be mentioned that much of the correspondence included in the collection contains genealogical information, as Mrs. Bailey received research request from individuals all over the country. Records included in the collection are often handwritten transcriptions for official records, but in some cases may include photocopies of the records.
Family tracings of the Callaway, Tilly, Early, Anderson, Franklin and Cook Families of the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell.
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addision High School.
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraires
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison Junior High School.
That Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison Junior High School.
Bulldogs was the annual for Lucy Addison Junior High School.
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 400 rooms with bath, ceiling fan, circulating ice water. Garage direct entrance to lobby. Fay M. Thomas, Manager."
A Guide to the Magic City Garden Club Collection
The Magic City Garden Club, the second garden club established in the City of Roanoke, was organized in 1927 under the leadership of Kelly Rainey Davis (Mrs. George Maslin Davis). She was the club’s first secretary; its first president was Martha Norton Stone (Mrs. Alvah Stone). There were nine charter members. During the 1970s and 1980s membership ranged from 25 to 40 members. The group provided education to its members about gardening and organized gardening exhibitions, including Roanoke’s first indoor flower show in 1928 and the first show inviting clubs from across Southwest Virginia in 1931. It was the only club from Roanoke to be a charter member of the Virginia State Federation of Garden Clubs in 1932 and was a founding club of the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs in 1934. The collection includes a minute book covering 1969-1988, a booklet documenting the history of the first fifty years of the club, 1927-77, and a club yearbook from 1997-98.
A Guide to the Margaret Lynn Lewis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Collection
The Margaret Lynn Lewis chapter of the DAR was organized in Roanoke in 1894 by Lelia Smith Cocke (Mrs. Lucian H. Cocke), who was its first regent (chapter leader). The chapter was named after Margaret Lynn Lewis, who emigrated from Scotland to near Staunton, Virginia, in 1832 with her husband John Lewis. They were the parents of Revolutionary War General Andrew Lewis. DAR Members must have a documented ancestor who aided in the effort for American Independence. The purpose of the organization is to preserve and memorialize the history of men and women who were active in the effort of obtaining American Independence and to promote education regarding American history and citizenship. The Margaret Lynn Lewis Chapter donated time and money to a wide variety of efforts that furthered these goals. For several decades they sponsored a Good Citizen award to a local high school student. They also erected local monuments to memorialize patriotic causes and individuals. Chapter members of note include Sarah Johnson Cocke (the second Mrs. Lucian H. Cocke) who, when she lived in Georgia, was a national charter member and one of the first vice-presidents general of the national DAR. Sally Smith Rowbotham (Mrs. Arthur Rowbotham) served as state regent and national vice-president of the DAR in the 1930s (though she had moved to Altavista, VA at that time). Willie Walker Caldwell (Mrs. Manley M. Caldwell), author and writer for The Roanoke Times, was a Republican national committee member. Several members were founders of the Roanoke Civic Betterment Club. This collection includes scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other memorabilia amassed by members of the Margaret Lynn Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Items document the activities of the local, state, and national DAR, as well as colonial and local history. Coverage of the chapter’s founding through the 1960s is limited. Materials created prior to the 1970s suffered water damage; there is reference in later documents to the flooding of a bank vault in November 1985 that affected the chapter’s memorabilia trunk. Only portions of early scrapbooks were salvaged and included in the donated items. These and some later items showed signs of mold; once digital copies were made of them, they were discarded. Digital copies were also made of later scrapbooks to document page order and item placement; these were then disassembled to remove newsprint and protect photographs.
A Guide to the Mary Ellen Campagna Manuscript Collection
This is a guide to the Mary Ellen Campagna Manuscript Collection. The materials are largely related to her research into urban renewal in Gainsboro and the articles that she published. Her largest areas of interests are the Dumas Center and Henry Street.
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"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive Number 1218. Norfolk & Western Railway's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218, was built by the Roanoke Shops in June of 1943. After many years of Main Line service with the N&W, Number 1218 served as a stationary boiler for the Union Carbide Corp. at South Charleston, West Virginia. Number 1218 was rebuilt and again is in use on the Main Line, powering excursion trains and is viewed here at the former Norfolk & Western passenger station in Roanoke on June 15, 1987."
"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive 1218. Norfolk & Western's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218 rolls past her birthplace, Norfolk & Western's East End Shops in Roanoke, Virginia, where she was built in June of 1943. After serving the Norfolk & Western, acting as a stationary boiler for Union Carbide Corp. at South Charleston, West Virginia, and being on display at the Roanoke Transportation Museum, Number 1218 is again in use as a power for excursion trains to the delight of rail fans, young and old alike."
The Anchor was the annual for Max Meadows High School.
"Wasena Bridge, Roanoke Virginia. This bridge spans the Norfolk & Western Railroad and the Roanoke River. Just behind the trees on the left is the Transportation Museum and in the background are the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains which surround Roanoke."
"Carvin's Cove, the City of Roanoke, Virginia's watershed, which covers more than 12,000 acres, is a recreational area for camping, boating, and fishing."
"St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1900, this church is known throughout the community for its magnificent Gothic structure and rare imported stained glass windows. Photography in this case was unique in that three different exposures were made to make this true night view possible."
" Roanoke's beautiful new Civic Center. The coliseum, seating 11,000, and the auditorium seating 2,475, are separated by an open plaza which forms the roof of the Exhibit Hall. This $15 million Civic Center attracts sports events and conventions, as well as theatre, dance, rock groups, and many other activities."
"Roanoke Valley looking northward from the 15th green of the Roanoke Country Club, showing some of the lovely mountains which enhance Roanoke, Virginia."
"The old J.B. Fishburn home, Roanoke, Virginia., with its beautiful gardens which was willed to the city and now houses the department of Parks and Recreation."
"Hollins College, a liberal arts college founded in 1842, is the oldest chartered women's college in Virginia. The college is located near Tinker Mountain, a landmark to generations of Hollins students and the scene each fall of an all-campus hike and picnic on Tinker Day."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Hotel Roanoke, a completely air conditioned modern version of an Old English Inn, is located on a beautifully gardened tract of land in the heart of the city. It is famed as a convention center and known as the showplace of the South."
"Home of the famous Star of Roanoke and Children's Zoo. The mountain, 1847 ft. above sea level, is 975 ft. above the city."
"Roanoke, Virginia's famous star atop Mill Mountain, which shows part of the City of Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ordinarily white, the star changes to red when there has been a traffic fatality. This picture is taken from a helicopter."
"Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo built especially for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories."
Three Little Pigs, one of many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories."
"Engine No. 2171 just built by the Norfolk & Western Roanoke Shops poses for the camera."
"Norfolk & Western No. 603 Class J passenger engine at Roanoke Shops."
"No. 600, No. 1203 and No. 2123, respresenting the main types of modern Norfolk & Western steam power."
"The Corps of Cadets of Virginia Polytechnic Institute in formation on the football field in a colorful pre-game appearance at the Thanksgiving Day classic between VMI and VPI in Victory Stadium in Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke, Virginia as seen from Mill Mountain. This superb view of Roanoke and surrounding country is taken from Mill Mountain, where the world's largest man-made star is located and gives Roanoke its name as the Star City."
"Downtown Roanoke, Virginia looking north on Jefferson Street with the Main Branch of the Roanoke Public Library in the foreground."
"Veterans Administration Hospital Roanoke-Salem, Virginia. In the foreground is the grandstand and patient recreational area. In the rear center is shown the general medical and surgical ward building and to the right, the administration building."
"Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia - President's Home - This Georgian townhouse, official home of the President of Roanoke College, is one of the most elegant residences in western Virginia. Founded in 1842, Roanoke is a liberal arts college for men and women."
A Guide to the Joshua L. Chamberlain Camp 20, Sons of Union Veterans Collection
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Camp 20, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, was organized in 1995 under the leadership of Robert Eck. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a national organization dedicated to preserving the history of Union Veterans of the American Civil War. Hereditary members are male descendants of veterans of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy who served in that conflict; associate members are men who have a demonstrated interest in the Civil War. Chamberlain Camp members have worked to identify the graves of Union Veterans in and around Roanoke, and participate in ceremonies that honor their service. Its namesake, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, was a Colonel (later Brevet Major General) who commanded the 20th Maine Volunteers at the Battle of Gettysburg. The collection is focused on the founding of the Camp and its activities in the 1990s. Organizational documents, newsletters from 1993-1999, and photographs of ceremonies and events from 1994 to 1999 form the core of the collection. Other documents in the collection cover Civil War commemorations of the 1990s, activities of the Chesapeake District of Sons of Union Veterans in the 2000s and 2010s, and awards presented by the Chamberlain Camp in 2014.
Members of Joshua L Chamberlain Camp 20, Sons of Union Veterans
A Guide to the Wednesday History Club Collection
Organized in 1917 as the “Wednesday Club,” with its first meeting in January of 1918, members changed the name to “Wednesday History Club” in 1921. The organization was a women’s literary study club with programs focused on history, world affairs, and fine arts. With membership originally capped at 20 and expanded to 25 in 1950, it met twice monthly on Wednesdays, September through May. In addition, the organization’s members gifted books to the public library and donated time and money to other civic causes. The club disbanded in 2022. The collection is primarily club yearbooks from 1917-18 through 2013-14, with a few additional items of club ephemera and newspaper clippings. Yearbooks list members, past presidents, program topics and presenters, club constitution and by-laws. A set of yearbooks from 1917-18 through 1986-87 were originally donated within a scrapbook compiled by the club; for conservation purposes they were removed from the scrapbook. The 1917-18 and 1918-19 yearbooks are handmade and fragile. Later yearbooks are professionally printed or typed and copied, though some from the 1930s also have hand-illustrated covers. For most of the years between 1920 and 1990 the library also received and held copies of the yearbooks; many have notations regarding information to support the program topics. The 1977-78 yearbook includes essays on the club’s history, 1917-1977; many later yearbooks include updated club histories.
"Jolly Jay Tea Room and Blue Eagle Tourist Court, also One Stop Service Station. Complete modern equipment. Located on US 11, one mile north of Roanoke, Virginia. D.T. Oyler and sons, proprietors."
"Plaza Motor Court, open all year. 22 rooms - hot water heat, innerspring mattress each bed, high class restaurant adjacent on US 11 and 220. 4513 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. Thomas Scordas, Proprietor, Manager."
A Guide to the Mignon Chubb-Hale Collection
This is a guide to the Mignon Chubb-Hale Collection. The collection contains items related to Mignon Chubb-Hale. While a majority of the collection is comprised of photographs of Chubb-Hale’s sixth grade classes at Lincoln Terrace Elementary School, along with various documents relating to her classes, also included is a booklet written by her, regarding teaching techniques, and City of Roanoke Proclamations referencing her life and activities. The collection dates from 1982 to 2016.
Yearbook for Morningside Elementary School.
Date of Birth: August 21, 1964 Mayor from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2008 Other offices held: City Council July 1, 1996 to June 30, 2004
National Business College: A School of Merit
Descriptive book for National Business College.
The Talon was the annual for National Business College.
The Talon was the annual for National Business College
Window display at Heironimus chronicling the history of Norfolk & Western Railway during Roanoke's Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary.
The Compass is the annual for North Cross School.
The North Star is the annual for Northside High School.
The North Star is the annual for Northside High School
The Norsemen is the annual for Northside Middle School.
Oak Leaves is the annual for Oak Grove Elementary School.
A Guide to the Omnia Bona Club Collection
This is a Guide to the Omnia Bona Club Collection. This collection consists of materials donated after the disbandment of the club in 2025. The materials collected are largely related to their scholarships, recipients, and history.
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, located at 215 Church Avenue.
Mick or Mack, formerly located in the 5300 block of Williamson Road in what is now Williamson Road Plaza.
MiniBank in Mick or Mack, formerly located in what is now Williamson Road Plaza.
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
The entrance of a newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
A newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
J.W. Burress Construction and Industrial Equipment, formerly located at 1701 Shenandoah Avenue, NW.
Interior view of men's department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
Interior view of Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
Interior view of fabric department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
Interior view of salon in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
Second Presbyterian Church junior choir.
Class graduates of Ferrum College in front of Vaughn Chapel.
Colonial Tourist Home, formerly located at 3824 Williamson Road.
Virginia Employment Commission, formerly located at 1204 Franklin Road, SW.
Universal Ball Company, formerly located in the 1900 block of Progress Drive, SE.
Ched's Department Store, possibly located on Route 460 in Blacksburg.
Ched's Department Store, possible located on Route 460 in Blacksburg.
Gulf Service Station, formerly located at the corner of Plantation Road and Williamson Road. . Tinker Mountain is seen in the background.
Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located at 924 S. Jefferson Street.
Propst-Childress Shoe Company window display. Store was located at 306 S. Jefferston Street.
Employees of Whitehead Plumbing next to trucks at 1114 Moorman Avenue, NW.
W.P. Swartz & Company, formerly located at 421 Luck Avenue, SW.
Group photograph of the Oak Hill Academy Board of Trustees.
The Hitching Post Motel, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.
View of Oral Roberts revival campaign taken from the top of Victory Stadium.
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church junior choir.
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 21 in the old Boy Scout room at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Pictured are Henry Deaton, Jr., Jimmy King, Alton B. Parker, and Joe Wright.
Julian H. Rutherfoord Family portrait in front of home located at 412 King George Avenue, SW.
Reenactment of the Last Supper at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
Group photograph of Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Employees working in drafting room at Hayes, Seay, Mattern, and Mattern.
Hayes, Seay, Mattern, and Mattern architecural firm, formerly located at 1615 Franklin Road, SW.
Group photograph of Greene Memorial United Methodist Chuch choir.
Group photograph of Roanoke Youth Symphony.
Liberty Limestone Corporation office building, formerly located at 19857 Main Street in Buchanan.
Noland Company's former location at 1226 Centre Avenue, NW.
Interior view of W.T. Grant department store, formerly located at 27 Campbell Avenue, SW.
Composite photograph of Jefferson National Forest Supervisor's Headquarters Staff. Pictured are: Mildred M. Hann, Gertrude W. Carter, Betty A. Nelms, Marian V. Hall, Grace M. Shelton, Grace G. Easter, Lessie Moore, Mamie E. Nichols, Helen E. Lorenzen, Hanna R. Thomas, Richard B. Betchel, Robert E.Lines, Allan R. Cochran, Ward H. Robens, Joseph G. Kelley, Charlotte Smith, Thomas A. Steger, William W. Taylor, Theodore G. Fearnow, Edward K. Gienty, John C. Claman, Claude W. Bowman, Elgar H. Stabler, Raleigh D. Baker, Thomas S. Fox, Robert Bain, Walter W. Keller, Raymond B. Vice, John T. Waters, Samuel N. Goller, Edwin R. Young, Martin G. Taylor, James W. Leftwich, John Q. Adams, Charles P. Larrick, Herbert T. Stoddard, James Woods, and John W. McNair.
Composite photograph of personnel of the Roanoke United States Post Office. Pictured are: E.M. Wright, B.S. Sisson, C.D. Spangler, I.C. Barnhart, J.P. Broughman, O.E. Hammer, C.H. Owen, John Robertson, R.W. Adams, R.P. Grogan, D.T. Alley, W.A. Clark, C.A. Taylor, R.L. Via, T.H. Hale, E.D. Gryder, R.E. Thompson, B.R. Saunders, M.H. Alexander, R.W. Basham, H.R. Bates, J.W. McManaway, H.C. Gore, C.D. White, R.H. Robertson, S.T. Teel, B.V. DeWeese, G.C. Martin, R.J. Salmons, Charles Robertson, R.D. Cundiff, R.N. Foster, J.B. Poff, J.L. Johnson, P.J. Phipps, M.S. Raikes, D.H. Fisher, W. P. Sowder, J.B. Clark, W.H. Calvert, Theodore Poff, J.R. Roland, A.A. Link, J.C. Webster, M.C. Slone, C.E. Salmons, C.L. Troutt, F.N. Morgan, C.L. Patton, E.L. Turman, E.C. Turner, M.C. Akers, G.T. Bryant, A.B. Troutt, L.C. Hardy, Charles Poff, N.E. Martin, P.W. Keaton, H.S. Black, J.W. Wright, F.W. Beahm, S.J. Wolfe, R.H. Bible, T.D. Saunders, E.A. Sowder, Harold Ross, L.B. Hudgins, C.H. Wickham, H.C Cregger, E.B. Reed, L.B. Murray, P.S. Hall, J.C. Overstreet, J.J. Childress, A.J. Hoback, L.H. Anthony, R.W. Bible, L.F. Ridenour, C.A. Wright, P.F. Hutchins, H.C. Hatcher, P.P. Daniel, J.H. Fisher, R.S. McClure, J.S. Boston, W.C. Eanes, W.D. Barbour, H.K. Davy, C.W. McCown, G.W. Gray, W.W. Johnson, R.D. Foutz, W.V. Findley, K.B. Williams, R.L. Kidd, R.H. Patrick, R.M. Rader, H.L. Johnston, H.C. Spangler, R.C. McManaway, G.M. Bates, W.W. McGeorge, C.G. Steele, Glenna Hoge, Bertha West, Frances West, Lucille Johnston, Florence Beecher, Perry Carden, J.H. Moorman, K.H. Cooper, E.W. Ramsey, J.D. Johnson, R.E. Myers, H.F. Powell, W.C. Meadow, J.R. Jamison, E.M. Keesey, G.L. Ashworth, C.M. Thomas, A.E. Echols, J.K. Poindexter, N.R. Smith, H.O. Weaver, G.H. Sanderson, R.B. Jones, J.A. Lee, H.E. Driscoll, C.P. Brogan, E.G. Bateman, H.R. Lunsford, F.D. Charlton, B.H. Hackley, W.A. Gilliam, J.L. Sherman, Elizabeth Smith, R.W. Bond, and W.J. Majors.
Composite photograph of Schulte-United personnel. Pictured are: Sibil White, Evelyn Reynolds, Elizabeth Drumheller, Fern Blanton, Mary Baker, Gaphred Jones, Mable Burke, Sylvia Dent, Pauline Giesen, Naomi Wyne, Polly Martin, Virginia Dickerson, Dovie Layton, Irene Kirtley, L.O. Sprouls, J.R. Dulmage, Alfred Taurig, V.N. Smith, Anne Smith, Mary Hinkle, Dorothy Hurd, Myrtle Burgess, Grace Via, L. May Taylor, W.E. Kennett, V.M. Brugh, J.J. Rutrough, L.L. Eanes, Nell Johnston, Rema Seagle, Bernice Carter, Nettie Board, Pauline Martin, Oneita Grubb, Eugene Taylor, W.G. Jowers, Mildred Hansbrough, Susie Bowling, Vera Calhoun, Ruth Campbell, Maude Meyers, Corrine Ayers, Grace Ratliff, Addie Wiggington, Martha Stump, Bee Moore, Bonnie Linkous, Eva Kahle, Sarah Schuff, Gorgie Routt, and C.W. Eichlin.
Composite photograph of Christiansburg-Blacksburg Rotary Club members. Pictured are: Bob Begg, D. DeHart, Russ Jones, Burky Grimes, Dick Bolton, John Whittemore, Arch Cromer, Billy Byrne, Gratton Jones, Ben Warriner, Lee Cole, Doc Marshall, Mike Kipps, Ike Mensh, Shuler Snidow, Cullen Murray, Charlie Graybeal, Lee Humbert, Ralph Hunt, Fred Grant, Jule Burrus, Jack Word, Armistead Rust, Tom Hutcheson, Cal Phippins, Irby Hollans, Lonnie Roberts, Pat DeHart, Claude Shelburne, Hop Hopkins, Andy Hall, Joe Hornbarger, Ben Hagan, Jack Hutcheson, Red Roop, Dan Kite, Skinny Hyslup, Val Sowder, Si Richardson, Ed Pierce, Gray Mannoni, Bentley Hite, Merle Showalter, and Julius Goodman.
Composite photograph of F.W. Woolworth Roanoke employees. Pictured are: Mable Plunkett, Pearl Johnson, Evelyn Atkins, Rethia McKinney, Nadine James, Zola Plunkett, Erma Hollins, Josephine Jordan, Edna Dearing, Lucille Wright, Thelma Price, Elizabeth Pillow, Rowena Jones, Ruby Cochran, Evelyn Cummings, Libby Nichols, F.G. Taylor, J.W. Holland, M.H. Roberson, Ruth Whittaker, Eva Helm, Ruby Dearing, Adelle Watson, Nellie Sarver, Vivian Correl, Robbie Elmore, Pearl Strickler, Mary Catron, Lena Poage, Louise Flora, Kathleen Goodwin,. Willie Mae King, Hazel Smith, Elizabeth Falls, Lucy Gribbs, J.R. Billingsley, K.A. Saville, Fred Bostick, Louise Layman, Marie Hollins, Margaret Wilson, Evelyn Cronise, Pauline Shelor, Elizabeth Strickler, Ora Beane, Inez Miller, Anne Wingfield, Lois Plunkett, Doris Wilkerson, Geneavee Paige, A.A. Brown, Ruby O'Brien, Bernice Howell, and Edna Helm.
Composite photograph of McLellan employees. Pictured are: Lois Carter, Thelma Stewart, Dorothy Dillon, Blanche Webb, Hazel Trew, Helen Whitesell, Hazel Bryant, Gladys Pollard, Sallie Hunt, Elsie Higgins, Helen Harris, Vera Hamilton, W.J. Edwards, T.E. Summers, Barbara Eanes, Marguerite Bradley, Estelle Bishop, Elsie White, Thelma Hamblin, Madeline Mitchell, M.L. Mason, B.A. Plewes, Arline Smith, Helen Grubb, Minnie Wade, Gladys Gibbs, Mary Sue Wolfe, Eloise Smith, Esterleen Nash, Elizabeth Riggins, Christine Mercer, Dorothy Forbes, Virginia McBride, Jessie Stultz, Bessie Trainor, Francis Fox, Hazel Lovelace, Margaret Obenchain, Audrey Wade, Nolia Hodges, Thelma Robinson, and Louise Workman.
Composite photograph of Roanoke Police Department. Pictured are: F.A. Gates, F.H. Webb, D.H. Jamison, L.C. Bailey, J.J. Field, A. Anderson, W.F. Tickle, R.S. Cassell, A.M. Butler, O.H. Mason, C.M. Porter, W.D. Adams, R.M. Harris, J.E. Lemon, E.R. Sowder, W.W. Wimmer, E.J. Jenkins, H.L. Baird, W.E. Carter, S.G. Atkins, W.H. Mitchell, I.S. Belcher, T.K. Wilson, J.E. West, N.M. McDaniel, W.W. Hight, E.I. Douthat, H.L. Britt, G.H. Carroll, W.B. Carter, H.E. Sower, W.S. Newton, R.T. Riley, H.L. Stanley, W.L. Penn, J.C. Harmon, J.E. Leslie, M.W. McKinney, F.B. Moore, E.C. Moore, H.T. Stewart, H.L. Agee, O.M. Edwards, R.H. Sutphin, S.A. Bruce, A.W. Cooper, W.D. Jones, J.E. Robertson, G.L. Wills, A.P. Brickey, A.A. Brown, M.L. Harvey, F.O. Donell, C.R. Allman, J.W.D. Carter, F.S. Copenhaver, J.P. Cralle, H.A. Deering, Z.G. Huffman, S.H. Weddle, H.A. Thomas, J.G. Harris, R.E. Callis, J.H. Puckett, E.E. Houston, B.E. Ferguson, J.L. Thomason, R.C. Johnson, H.H. Kirkner, J.W. Grow, R.L. Moore, C.L. Hubbard, E.J. Gorin, J.M. Francis, R.P. Arnold, J.D. Sink, J.E. Newman, R.E. Kirby, M.O. Hensley, J.B. Jennings, C.W. Mattox, and W. Willis.
Group photograph of the William Fleming High School band.
Unidentified men stand outside the Capitol Saloon once located at 23 Salem Avenue, SW.
Composite photograph of Roanoke Railway & Electric Company/Safety Motor Transit Corporation employees. Pictured are: R.M. Pendleton, L.O. Kesler, R.C. Richards, R.B. Crider, B.F. Spencer, E.R. Mitchell, J.W. Hale, E.H. Hammersley, R.C. Nimmo, T.H. Brugh, O.A. Bowman, H.H. Brown, H.H. Wieringo, H.H. Mitchell, W.R. Zollman, T.E. Forbes, J.C. Lawhorn, F.L. Martin, J.S. Cooper, A.B. Karlow, M.W. Meador, J.G. Thomas, B.W. Robertson, J.L. Boitnott, F.M. Kiser, O.C. Cundiff, W.L. Anderson, E.J. Lewis, N.C. Nunn, C.O. Pendleton, B.R. Ferguson, D.E. Vipperman, Frank Hale, R.T. Breeden, O.L. Reed, E.F. Fuller, Clyde Bowles, W.W. Adams, R.L. Shoemaker, C.F. Law, J.P. Ferguson, H.W. Smith, O.L. Turner, B.W. Graham, J.H. Guthrie, R.E. Crowder, J.D. Aker, E.W. Akers, J.C. Nichols, A.R. Robertson, W.M. Wilson, W.B. Fridley, J.L. Brooks, J.C. Flora, F.D. Parrish, J.H. Wilson, A.G. Boothe, K.C. Ferguson, R.L. Spradlin, E.D. Angle, W.E. Harbour, J.L. Newbill, H.W. Ferguson, R.E. Gross, G.W. Glass, C.M. Bryan, G.B. Sheppe, G.R. Snedegar, W.H. Horn, Lucille Horn, Louise Buckland, C.B. Pockler, W.I. Woody, J.H. Watkins, H.S. Turner, H.C. Hammersley, W.H. Hale, R.L. Richardson, W.F. Poindexter, T.G. Cooper, O.H. McBride, R.P. Holdren, C.A. Nunn, J.S. Winter, R.W. Meador, Jane Williams, Clara Neff, J.R. Thomas, C.W. Childress, H.H. Barton, R.E. Smith, A. Ferguson, J.B. Fitzhugh, T.D. Robinson, D.A. Thomas, J.P. Simpson, P.D. Eggleton, O.S. Wright, J.T. Cassell, S.R. Arthur, W.R. McGee, E.C. Richardson, R.D. Cassell, G.E. Thornhill, L.C. Kessler, D.H. Kesler, C.C. Crowder, M.T. Holland, V.J. Witt, S.A. Simpson, M.E. Catron, J.M. Mitchell, B.T. Martin, E.C. Baker, A.A. Isdell, L.M. Neighbors, W.F. Carter, S.B. Robertson, C.C. Bradford, W.M. Horn, A.L. Crantz, O.M. Brown, J.R. Arthur, R.K. Neighbors, L.F. Cundiff, James Mearns, S.H. Boitnott, W.S. Chitwood, J.W. Thompson, E.J. Craighead, Beverley Perdue, W.T. Spradlin, A.A. Bragasso, Everett Ayers, Guy Young, P.L. McGrow, T.S. Wilkinson, E.L. Baker, E.J. Marshall, R.M. Cook, J.H. Buck, D. Isdell, J.W. Van Miller, L.A. Perdue, S.E. Burns, J.E. Cook, M.H. Carter, W.D. Boitnott, Henry Allen, J.M. Martin, E.L. Boitnott, J.J. Hoffman, E.S. Whorley, W.H. Matthews, Charles Hayes, and Ben Tyree.
Composite photograph of Roanoke store employees of Martha Washington Candies, Inc. Pictured are: Christine Bailey, Minnie Markham, Ethel Cecil, Evelyn Harris, Edith Bennett, Alberta Anderson, Patsy Bishop, Ruby Parsons, Frances Pace, Juanita Fisher, Ruth Booth, Eleanor Hobbs, Georgia Ingram, Irene Booth, Happy Scott, Sylvia Robinson, C.J. Marechal, W.B. Zollman, Lillian Pearson, Ruth Fielder, Mildred Wade, Moreland Bradford, Florence McCue, Athaleen Barnett, Mistie Sink, Ruth Sink, C.M. White, J.D. Logan Jr., Lucille Greenwood, Mayola Miller, Virginia Cundiff, Edith Patterson, Bernice Hoy, Grace Powers, Kathleen Elliott, Thelma Doss, Marie Black, Harry Whitehouse, S.T. Hanks, Gilbert Smith, Elvin Jones, Mary Guill, Thelma Hankins, Ida Dowdy, Pearl Blount, Hattie Butcher, Janie Thomas, Frances McPherson, Mary Burke, Essie Holt, Margaret Cummings, Virginia Blackwell, Pearl Barnhart, Ruth Huddleston, Virginia Caldwell, Edith Spencer, Dorothy Key, E.M. Magruder, Frederick Allen, James Spencer, O.B. Terry, Kathleen Terry, Viola Kirtley, Beatrice Comer, Mae Cheatwood, Dorothy Dudley, Margaret Hamilton, Dorothy Garst, Mildred Cunningham, T.C. Whitmore, J.W. Godsey, Corinth Noel, Doris Speight, Dorothy White, Marguerite Palmer, and Blanche Hauldren.
Composite photograph of Roanoke Junior Woman's Club members. Pictured are: Florence Chick, Naomi Wade, Louise Simmerman, Frances Parrish, Catherine Phipps, Terecia Wingate, Mildred Stickley, Helen Lorenzen, Dorothy Snedegar, Betty Norris, Vivian Tucker, Christine Purdue, Sarah Hall, Mildred Oakey, Kathleen Blankenship, Gertrude Richardson, Dorothy Nolen, Dorothy Terrell, Mary Abbott, Marie Lewis, Mildred Hann, Evaline Youse, Kizzie Burnett, Frances Hatcher, Mollie Whately, Amber Thomas, Ernestine Vinyard, Inez Wiley, Reva Dixon, Connie McAffee, Dorothy Russ, Mary Minichan, Louise Garland, Helen Smith, Addie Noell, Ena West, Inez Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Edith Prince, Nell Mattern, Geraldine McVeigh, Mary Crouch, Rachel Thomas, Louise Angell, Thelma Dixon, Virginia Thompson, Audrey White, Buelah Carter, Marie Casey, Betty Nelms, Eunice Williams, Jane Clements, Audrey Iseminger, Frances Reed, Marguerite Carder, Mildred Irvin, Lelia Marshall, Lena Beamer, Ellasue Carr, Ruth Knies, Ardath Plybon, Frances Wellons, Sue Swartz, Dorothy Holland, Grace Clarkson, Hazel Lorenzen, Carolyn Reynolds, Myrtle Shively, Reba Lindsey, Elizabeth Conwell, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Mary Jane Hallonquist, Evelyn Miller, Kathleen Roberts, Virginia Meadows, Lillian Parsons, Helen Moorman, Effie Crain, Marsh Shull, Pat McNickle, Betty Urquhart, Nancy Ellison, Margaret Knight, Irene Corbin, Sarah Willson, Grace Smith, Gladys Moore, Jestine Cutshall, Dorothy Bryant, Cathryne Johnson, Virginia Grow, Mildred Tolley, Helen Akers, Mary Schwartzell, Helen Zollman, Louise Sanders, Margaret Haley, Virginia Montague, Odessa Bailey, Juanita Claman, Martha Rice, Irma Nash, Martha Hesser, Iris Martin, Neal Horton, Sallie Stevens, Mildred Ballard, Jim Peters, Pauline White, Elaine Renick, Elizabeth Dixon, Evelyn Smith, Nellie Duncan, Henrietta Russ, Janey Chick, Myrtle Rush, Lelia Stalker, Anna Louise Haley, Mildred Peck, Kathryn Kesler, and Elizabeth Aldrich.
Interior of Glenn-Minnich after a recent remodel.
The College Shop in Glenn-Minnich shown after a recent remodel.
Street-level entrance of Glenn-Minnich, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue.
The Patriot is the annual of Patrick Henry High School.
The Patriot is the annual for Patrick Henry High School.
The Patriot is the annual for Patriot Henry High School.
This work has been compiled in an attempt to trace the Craghead (Craighead) Family members who lived predominately in Franklin and Montgomery Counties, Virginia. Includes an index.
The Conner Family of Floyd County, Virginia
Genealogical research compiled on the Conner Family of Floyd County, Virginia.
The Owl is the annual for Penn Forest Elementary School.
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "Leo B. Marsh"
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "Father and Son Banquet, Look Almost Alike, 1957."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of Photograph: "'56 Father and Son Banquet."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of Photograph: "Founders Day."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "Star City Auditorium."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "YMCA Miss Harvey Concert 1952."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "YMCA Membership Campaign 1953."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "Education Committee Presentation 1953."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "1956 Banquet, Father and Son."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Dr. Harry Penn on right
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Sixth from Left: Dr. E. D. Downing Eighth from Right: Dr. Harry Penn
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Photographer: Scott L. Henderson Photography, Richmond, VA
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: Father and Son Banquet 1960." Second from Left: Mr. Bean Sr., Winner of the Award for Oldest Son Present Second from Right: Lewis Peery First on Right: Walter Wheaton
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "L. B. Allen, Father and Son Banquet 1962."
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: Oldest Father, Father and Son Banquet 1962." Middle: Mac Barlow