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The front of the image (RSI007) shows a white farm house surrounded by farm land. The back of the image (RSI008) shows that this image was produced to be a Post Card. The small bit of handwriting on the back assumedly says, "Pres Hartman's Home Cave…

Front of image (RSI005) shows a man sitting in a low-hanging shed/small covered structure. He is holding what appears to be a large sheet of honeycomb, and is seated next to what is assumedly beehives. The back of the image (RSI006) shows that the…

Front of image (RSI003) shows three people posed for a portrait. A man sits on a wicker chair, and a small boy leans against it. A woman stands in the background. Image has a small emblem at the bottom that reads, "Landes Roanoke, VA." The back of…

Virginia State Graduating Class of 1914. Mattie Bell (Morris) was later a teacher at Gainsboro School.

Harrison School Trip to Washington D.C.

Perry Thomas Keeling, Sr. Boys' Work Secretary. 1955-1956, Executive Director: 1957-1990, the YMCA of Roanoke Valley Family Center Branch.

William A. Hunton Branch YMCA.

Portrait of Dr. F.W. Claytor. Donated by the Gainsboro Family YMCA in 2012.

Small image of the outside of the Hotel Dumas.

Ten unidentified people sitting around an apparent banquet table.

Unidentified man posing for portrait against plain background in patterned suit and bowtie.

Lynhaven Smoke Shop at 125 N. Henry St., 1942. (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Medical complex on Henry Street and Centre Avenue, top left, with the Community Drug Store (Dr. Beverly L. Adams pictured, bottom left) and the offices of dentist Dr. H. T. Penn, right. (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Lincoln Theater on Henry Street with the N&W Veterans Association Colored Division. (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Commonwealth Ave. (Williamson Rd.) at Patton Ave. (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.

Virginia Theater sign. (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Location of Kaiser Record Store on Henry Street. (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Virginia Sanitary Barbershop, on Henry Street. (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Gainsboro Library, exterior, with a children’s class. (Reprint, original is missing.) Small boy standing next to Virginia Y. Lee in top row is Curtis Reeves, nephew of Ms. Lee. Small girl in Little Red Riding Hood costume in third row is Virginia…

Order of the Eastern Star group photograph in front of the Allegany-Dunbar Freemason’s Prince Hall.

“I write to promote understanding, Roy (?) Graham (?), 1958.”

“To the Roanoke City Public Library. Reading is fundamental. Learn to read and your dreams come true. God bless you, Jonelle Allen, ‘Doreen.”

Virginia Y. Lee Collection Dedication.

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Interior of an unidentified auto repair garage. “C. Patterson.”

First Baptist Church of Gainsboro. Rev. Charles Green. “C. Patterson.”

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Gainsboro Library, exterior. Polaroid print.

Side A: “Early Black Baseball Team Roanoke.” N&W Negro League. Side B: Unidentified men riding in an automobile.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Dedication.

Al Holland, Sr. and two unidentified men at the Gainsboro Library.

Plaque Dedication Ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial. Al Holland with unidentified man. Digital print.

Plaque Dedication Ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial. Al Holland with unidentified woman. Digital Print.

Plaque Dedication Ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial. Digital print.

First Baptist Church Gainsboro, interior. Rotogravure print.

Claytor Family photograph; unidentified portrait of a man.

Left to right: Kim Claytor, Dr. Walter Claytor, Dorothy Shepperson Greene, and Ralph Claytor.

Left to right: Dr. Walter Claytor, Ralph Claytor, and Dr. John B. Claytor Jr.

Claytor Family photograph; Victory Stadium.

Claytor Family photograph; Victory Stadium.

Claytor Family photograph; Victory Stadium.

Claytor Family photograph; wedding.

Left to right: Mrs. Curtis (married Cecil Curtis,) James Claytor Charlton “Red,” Nina Bolden (married Rex Bolden.)

Claytor Family photograph; unidentified group photograph in a living room.

Claytor Family photograph; wedding party. “Left to Right: Stephan – 24, Kevin – 30, Eric -27, Pop, Ma, Greggory – 28 Groom, Mike – 39, Roderick – 40, Justin – 41, Maurice – 37, Geoffrey – 28 Best Man.”

Left to right: Dr. Wallace King (Dentist,) Ruth Williams Claytor (married to John B. Claytor Jr.,) Dr. Maynard H. Law, and John B. Claytor Jr.

Claytor Family photograph; unidentified man sitting in a chair.

Claytor Family photograph; birthday celebration.

Claytor Family photograph; birthday celebration.

Claytor Family photograph; unidentified man at graduation.

Claytor Family photograph; unidentified man at graduation.

Large group at a long table. Dr. Harry Penn, second from right, back row, plaid suit.

Dr. Justin Plumber and unidentified woman.

Della Williams, front far left (married E.D. Downing), and unidentified group photograph.

Virginia Y. Lee posing with trellis flowers.

Virginia Y. Lee with flowers.

Virginia Y. Lee, about 1982.

Freemason group.

Group drinking Coca-Cola in a grocery store.

From left to right: Clarence Dunnaville Jr. and Cabell Brand at Oliver Hill’s 100th Birthday Celebration.

Unidentified Polynesian-style group photograph.

“To the fellow I love most of all, my husband, love and kisses, Del.”

Young boy wearing a graduation cap and gown in front of the Gainsboro Library. “Hugh Ennis.”

The Randolph Street Market was located at the corner of Williamson Road (Randolph Street) and Campbell Avenue.

Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is located at 402 2nd Street SW.

Birds-eye view looking northeast toward the Norfolk & Western General Offices and Hotel Roanoke.

Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

Group photo of National Business College students.

A penmanship class in National Business College.

"The student body assembled at the college building on Church Avenue and with well-filled baskets marched to the Norfolk & Western where they boarded a special train chartered for the occasion by Professor Coulter. The management of the Norfolk &…

Group photo of National Business College students.

The President's house at Virginia Tech.

Young Business Men's Class of First Baptist Church.

Mountain Lake in Giles County.

Cascade Falls located in Giles County.

Mountain Lake in Giles County.

For many years, Salem had also benefited from passenger service provided by the Virginian Railroad. Virginian passenger service in Salem ended in 1954, five years prior to its merger with the N&W.

The old First Baptist Church, formerly located on opposite side of 3rd Street from the current building.

Prominent on the left is a sign for W.B. Dillard Drug Co., Prescription Druggists, Soda and Mineral Waters. Watts Dillard was a prominent Salem business man involved in numerous civic projects. His drugstore, at the corner of Main and College, got a…

Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road where Anthem is now located.

Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.

The Hotel Pierce was located on the site that would be become the Hotel Dumas.

West Building on the campus of Hollins University.

A panoramic view of the Hollins University campus.

An interior view of the reception, reading, and music room in connection with Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor. Sheen's was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.

An interior view of Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor, formerly located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.

Wills & Willauer was located at 111-113 Campbell Avenue SW.

Crowds watch as the Mill Mountain Incline makes its journey.

Mountain Park. Caption reads, 'The last Sunday here soldiers were in Roanoke.'

Footpaths in Mountain Park.

Some concession stands at Mountain Park.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Entrance of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Men stand on the tracks of The Thriller roller coaster during construction.

Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain park had a casino, dance pavilion, shooting gallery, and bowling alley.

Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain Park had a casino, shooting gallery, dance pavilion, and bowling alley.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

The Thriller roller coast under construction at Mountain Park.

Group photograph of the construction crew at Mountain Park.

Men work on building structures in Mountain Park.

Workers raise the infrastructure for The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

A view of Roanoke from the Mill Mountain Incline.

Passengers ride the Mill Mountain Incline down Mill Mountain.

Looking west on a flooded Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection.

State Farm Insurance Company once had an office at 5005 Williamson Road.

The Mexican Craft Shop was located across from the entrance to Hollins University on Route 11.

Dr. J. Harry Martin performs an eye exam in his office located at 134 Campbell Avenue SW.

Thurman & Boone was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of The Hobbie Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SW.

The Elks National Home in Bedford.

The Corps of Cadets of VMI parades on the football field in a colorful pregame appearance at the Thanksgiving Day classic between VMI and VT at Victory Stadium.

A view of Wasena from the north entrance of Wasena Bridge.

The Virginia College for Young Women was located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue. The college closed in 1933.

Walter S. Slicer's Hospital was located at 601 S. Jefferson Street. The building was later occupied by National Business College.

Jefferson Hospital, which was founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was a predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.

Jefferson Hospital, which was founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was a predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.

Roanoke Hospital was built in 1893 with the aid of Norfolk & Western and the Roanoke Gas and Water Company. Carilion Roanoke Memorial now occupies the site of the old hospital.

The Shenandoah Hospital was located at 712 Campbell Avenue SW.

A view of the dining room inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium…

A view of the reception hall inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium…

A view of the parlor inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed…

Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.

Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.

The Academy of Music was located in the 400 block of West Salem Avenue. The Academy opened 7 October 1892. After World War II, it fell into disuse and was razed in 1953.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973.

The Jefferson Theatre was located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.

Strobel's Airship at the Roanoke Fair. The airship was designed by Charles J. Strobel, after the general idea of the Zeppelin, and took a championship at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The airship was filled with hydrogen and had a gas engine that…

Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works

Adams, Payne, and Gleaves was located along the south end of Jefferson Street.

Encampment of the 2nd Virginia Regiment of the National Guard at Maher Field.

Fairland Lake Club was located at 2611 Ordway Drive NW.

Vinton Roller Mills, along Glade Creek, grew out of mills originally built by David Gish that pre-dated the Civil War. By the Twentieth Century, the remaining mill was owned and operated by James Bowie and produced three kinds of flour. By 1924, the…

A view of First Street in Vinton.

The bottling department of the Virginia Brewing Company. Virginia Brewing was located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.

Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Martha Washington Candies was located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of China, Art, & Book Store, formerly located at 15 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of Byrne & McCorkle Drug Store, formerly located at 207 S. Jefferson Street.

An interior view of Keyser-Warren Drug Company, formerly located at 106 Salem Avenue SW.

An interior view of E.S. Becker's Grocery, formerly located at 209 S. Jefferson Street.

An aerial view of Wildheim Game Farm, a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

Roanoke Country Club was originally located in South Roanoke.

Interior view of Burrell Pharmacy, formerly located at 510 Gainsboro Road NW. Dr. Isaac Burrell is on the left.

People's Furniture Company was located at 118-120 Salem Avenue SW.

Nelson Hardware Company warehouse. The building is located at 207 Bullitt Avenue SE.

Interior view of Roanoke Jewelry Company, formerly located at 107 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.

Interior view of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.

Interior view of the first floor and mezzanine of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.

Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson in front of their grocery store, Hunter & Company at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW.

Interior view of Hunter & Company grocers was located at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW. Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson were proprietors.

Hunter & Company grocers was located at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW. Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson were proprietors.

A view of the valley from McAfee Knob.

Twins Billy and Hiram Fenster were newsboys for the Union News Company. The boys sold newspapers and magazines aboard trains.

Richard Poff is given a pen by President Dwight Eisenhower. The pen was used to sign the bill enabling railroad men who have paid into the Railroad Retirement Fund and Social Security to draw from both.

Main Building on the campus of Hollins University.

Main Building on the campus of Hollins University.

Burney Edward Witt was known as the Elliston Yodeler.

Lawrence Campbell, Walter Dale, and Gertrude Dale at 6 Campbell Avenue SE.

Hunter Coal Company was located at 1600 Cleveland Avenue SW.

Group photo of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan Rajah Temple No. 195 band on the steps of the Elks Club once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.

Thomas Raike and William Massey stand next to their truck, Raike and Massey sold beauty supplies for Belle-Terra Products.

The Frederick J. Kimball Memorial Fountain, carved out of red granite, was erected in 1907 by Kimball’s friends in a Shenandoah Avenue Park near the N&W passenger station. It provided water for "man and bird and beast". Horses drank from the front…

Looking north from the 900 block on Franklin Road SW

Hock's Meats was located at 15 Salem Avenue SW.

Roanoke Notion Company was located at 210 Salem Avenue SW.

C.A. Berry Painting, Paper Hanging, and Decorating was located at 28 Church Avenue SW.

Silverman & Heyman Clothiers was located at 11 Salem Avenue SE.

An interior view of Jefferson Pharmacy, located at 315 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis & Stephenson was an insurance agency located at 112 Kirk Avenue SW.

Crystal Spring reservoir.

Roanoke Hardware Company was located at 22 Campbell Avenue SW.

Fire engulfs Michael's Bakery at 501 2nd Street SW. The fire started in Crystal Spring Laundry next door to the bakery and quickly spread to other buildings.

An unidentified couple walks in the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SW.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street SW.

Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.

Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.

Roanoke Police Chief Moore speaks to an unidentified man in front of the Terry Building.

Crowds bustle at the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Group photo of Roanoke Railway and Electric streetcar drivers.

Jefferson High School marching band.

Aerial view of Harris Hardwood Company. Harrs Hardwood was located in Norwich.

Roanoke High School football team.

Composite of the 1909 Roanoke College baseball team.

Composite of the 1909 Roanoke College baseball team.

The Jolly Jay Tea Room was located one mile north of Roanoke on Route 11.

Auto Tire Company was located at 501 2nd (Commerce) Street SW.

Roanoke Furniture Company was located at 305 1st Street SW.

Roanoke Furniture Company in its 'new home' in the Anchor Building, located at 305 1st Street SW.

Unidentified man and boy ride in horse-drawn carriage in Downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke Grays baseball team.

Home located at 325 Mountain Avenue SW.

The Birches was the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Caldwell. It is located at 1525 Memorial Avenue SW.

The home of Dr. Isaac D. Burrell was located at 117 Patton Avenue NW.

Moulse home located off of Twelve O'Clock Knob Road in Roanoke County.

Home formerly located at 307 Bullitt Avenue SE.

Home located at 1332 Maple Avenue SW.

Home formerly located at 921 2nd Street SW.

Home located at 3015 Avenham Avenue.

The home of Ira Meals was located at 318 Church Avenue SW.

Home located at 1164 Montrose Avenue SE.

Home located at 1335 Clarke Avenue SW.

Bradford's Seafood and Steakhouse was located at 2523 Franklin Road SW.

The Virginian was located on Williamson Road.

Davidson's Restaurant was located at the corner of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road.

Interior view of the Virginia Cafe, formerly located at 12 1/2 Salem Avenue SE.

Ray's Restaurant and Melrose Beauty Shoppe were located in the 2300 block of Melrose Avenue NW.

Crowds line the streets of Fincastle as a parade makes it way through town.

Participants in Bowman's Kiddie Club, a radio show for children broadasted on WRBX.

A composite of the individuals involved in the Hillsville Massacre: Sidna Allen, Floyd Allen, Claud Allen, Friel Allen, Wesley Edwards, Victor Allen, Bird Marion.

"The largest crowd ever to witness a wrestling bout in Roanoke gave what many regard as the greatest boxing champion that ever lived, Jack Dempsey, a tremendous ovation as he crawled through the ropes to referee the Dan O'Connor-'Father' Lumpkin bout…

George and Willie Muse were born with albanism resulting in the exploitation in circuses and sideshows with the stage names Eiko and Iko. George and Willie's story is detailed in 'Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest' by Beth…

The Schulte-United department store afire as firemen try to contain the blaze.

S.H. Kress Five & Dime was located at 302 S. Jefferson Street.

"Commencing yesterday the delivery of ice to consumers by Roanoke Ice Corp. Recently organized to take over the plants of the Consumers Ice Company and the Griggs Packing Company."

Home located on Campbell Avenue. Address unknown.

Hill Crest Hall was the female dormitory for employees of American Viscose.

Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948. Hill Crest Hall, a…

Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948.

Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948.

Trolley tracks wind in front of Hill Crest Hall, the female dormitory for American Viscose.

The parsonage of St. James Methodist Episcopal Church was located in the 300 block of 5th Street NW.

First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. The church and parsonage were located on the corner of Gilmer Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue NE.

Progressive Brethren Church was located at 620 Salem Avenue SW.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 4040 Williamson Road.

Enon Baptist Church is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the Roanoke Valley. Built in 1855 across from the entrance of present-day Hollins University, the church was established by Charles Cocke, president of Hollins Institute.

Sealtest Varieties' boys, left to right: Buster Wingfield, Tommy Pendleton, Roy Hardy, and Jimmy English.

The Dun Roamin' Motel and Lodge was located at 1803 Williamson Road NE.

The Skyline Motel is located at 5458 Franklin Road.

The Gay Lee Motel was located 20 miles west of Roanoke on US 460.

Mt. Scenery Tourist Court was located at 3111 Williamson Road NW.

Rest Haven Tourist Home was located 2 miles north of Roanoke on Route 11.

Wedgewood Guesthouse was located at 737 13th Street SW.

The 220 Motel was located 2 miles south of Roanoke on US 220.

The Redwood Motel is located at 18021 Virgil H Goode Highway in Rocky Mount.

Woodhaven Tourst Home was located at 2802 Williamson Road.

Lee-Hy Auto Court was located west of Roanoke on Route 11.

Michigan Tourist Court was located two miles east of Salem on Route 11.

The Hotel Stratford was located at 102-106 N. Jefferson Street.

The Shenandoah Hotel opened on 5 November 1909. Originally consisting of two buildings, separated by an 8-foot alley, the Salem Avenue facing building seen here would later become the Hotel Lee followed by the Hotel Earle. The building was destroyed…

The Savoy was located at 518 2nd Street SW, currently 450 2nd Street SW.

Interior of Hotel Raleigh office and lobby. Hotel Raleigh was located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.

Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.

Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.

The Mountain View Inn was located in Natural Bridge.

Plaza Tourist Court was located at 3011 Williamson Road. NE

Silver Gables Tourist Court was located at 3404 Brandon Avenue SW.

Silver Gables Tourist Court was located at 3404 Brandon Avenue SW.

Crowd surrounds a Vinton-bound trolley. Location unknown.

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Daughers of Liberty members seated in a parade float.

The collection includes memorabilia amassed by Miller while she was working as the County Home Demonstration Agent. It includes: Home Demonstration Club Yearbooks from 1961 through 1964; photographs of Home Demonstration, 4-H, and other Extension…

The collection consists primarily of performance programs from the 1965 through 1997-1998 seasons; only in a very few instances are the playbills of all the season’s performances included. Some programs contain histories of the Mill Mountain…

The collection consists of meeting minutes (1951 through 1963-64) and scrapbooks (1951 through 1989-90) of the Grandin Court PTA.
Box 1 contains handwritten minutes of the Grandin Court PTA from its founding in February 1951 through the 1963-64…

William A. Hunton Branch YMCA.

Harrison School Trip to Washington D. C. May 1950.

Harrison School Trip to Washington D. C. May 1950.

Mr. Roscoe R. Banks. First YMCA Member, Past Chairman of the Board of Members, Elected Honorary Board Member William A. Hunton Branch YMCA, Roanoke, VA. 1927-1956. Photographer: Clark Studio. Donated by the Gainsboro Family YMCA in 2012.

Unknown man. Donated by the Gainsboro Family YMCA in 2012.

Photograph of a young Virginia Y. Lee. She is seated in this sepia toned image.

Showtimers, a nonprofit community theater organization, was founded in 1951 with Betty Ross Garretson, a speech and drama professor at Roanoke College, as its president. Its first home was at the Laboratory Theater, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia.…

Ten small books / pamphlets, dating from 1862 to 1950. They include two copies of Moore’s The Night Before Christmas, one dating to 1862, and several books with ties to Roanoke, as they were edited by, published by, or privately printed for Roanoke…

The Better Business Bureau of Roanoke, Inc. was chartered December 5, 1939, as a branch of the National Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. A nonprofit organization, it is funded through memberships of individuals, businesses, and other…

The Charter Study Commission was authorized by Roanoke City Council in June 1961 to study the City Charter and report on suggested changes to it by November 1, 1961. Members of the committee were: A. A. Akers, Mrs. Emmett R. Albergotti, E. Griffith…

This collection consists of 45 various punk zines alphabetically arranged by title. Most were produced in Southwest Virginia; however, there are some issues from other parts of the state. Dates range from 1982 through 2016.

“Oscar, Jr. Ronald, Patricia Jenkins Artie Lee Otey, Clarence Blake Jr. Ricardo Stovall about 1959” St Andrews Catholic Church in background (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

“Ricardo C. Stovall & Bike on Patton Ave. N.E (Claytor House in Background) about 1959” (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Old First Baptist Church & St Andrews Catholic Church view from Gainsboro Rd (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

“Old First Baptist Church & St. Andrews Catholic Church, November 3,1990-Roanoke Va.” (Reprint, library owns digital copy only, not original.)

Church Altar with Pulpit. Color Photograph. “Clark Studio Herman R. Clark Propriet Portrait and Commercial Photography Phone 342-3372 - Phone 342 [blurred] 20 Gilmer Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016.”

School Book Week Set-up

School Picture Outside. “00907.”

School Picture Outside. “00907.”

Gainsboro Branch Library Vacation Reading Club. Not marked as such, but is near replica of GB137. “00907”

"Vacation Reading Club", "Gainsboro Branch Library" stamp, dated Dec.1959

Gainsboro Library from Gainsboro Rd., St Andrew's Church in background. Two automobiles present.

The collection consists of one document storage case. It holds information regarding the history of the Starkey School, Starkey Village, and material related to the Starkey School Reunions held in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015. Historical…

This register includes those individuals who registered as free persons of color in Roanoke County, Virginia from 1838-1865. Two versions are included; one captured from microfilm of the records from the Library of Virginia; the other a…

Rev. Lylburn L. Downing of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Millie Paxton.

St. Gerard’s Catholic Church.

St. John’s AME Zion Church.

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Group of children participating in a pageant or play.

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Group of children sitting in a room.

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Geneva Ford, library staff member, at the Gainsboro Library.

Children posing in front of a Book Week display at the Gainsboro Library.

Children posing in front of a Book Week display at the Gainsboro Library.

Mother and infant at the Gainsboro Library.

Children working on a project at the Gainsboro Library.

Children reading books at the Gainsboro Library.

Young man reaching for a book at the Gainsboro Library

Gainsboro Library display with Virginia Y. Lee.

Library display at the Gainsboro Library.

Virginia Y. Lee at the Gainsboro Library.

Gainsboro Library, interior.

Gainsboro Library, interior.

Gainsboro Library, interior, child sitting at a table.

Gainsboro Library, interior, with children.

Gainsboro Library, interior, with children.

Gainsboro Library, interior, with children.

Gainsboro Library, interior. Virginia Y. Lee, center.

Gainsboro Library, interior, with a group of library patrons. YMCA location.

Children dressed in costume in front of the Gainsboro Library.

Gainsboro Library, exterior, with a children’s class.

Economy Shoe Repair on Henry Street.

Economy Shoe Repair on Henry Street. Shop owner Earnest O. Greene.

Unidentified group photograph of men at a table.

Unidentified group photograph at night.

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Gainsboro School First Grade Class 1946. Teacher Mattie Bell Morris (back row).

Teachers on an Appalachian Electric Power Company Tour. First from left, Hollis Williams (Carver High); fourth from left, unnamed but identified as a Home Economics teacher at Addison; first from right, Coach Cannanday (Carver High); third from…

Ella F. Bowden, First Librarian of the Gainsboro Library, 1921-1923.

Rev. Arthur L. James, First Baptist Church.

Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.

Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.

Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.

Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.

Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.

Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.

Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.

Order of the Eastern Star group photograph.

Order of the Eastern Star group photograph in front of the Allegany-Dunbar Freemason’s Prince Hall.

Ebenezer A. M. E. Church.

Virginia Y. Lee at the Gainsboro Library.

Gainsboro Library when it was located in the old Odd Fellows/YMCA Building. “First persons to register at GB.” Right to Left: Mrs. Sally Lawson, C. C. Williams, J. L. Reid, Mrs. E. R. Dudley, Rev. A. L. James, Dr. E. R. Dudley and Mrs. Ida Closs

Gainsboro Library when it was located in the old Odd Fellows/YMCA Building. Gainsboro Reading Club

Virginia Y. Lee and unidentified woman in front of the Gainsboro Library.

Unidentified group photograph in front of a transformer station.

Unidentified group photograph in front of a transformer station.

Unidentified man playing piano and unidentified woman singing. Far right: Mr. Dowe and third from right: Rev. Edwards.

Rev. Douglas and unidentified woman.

Bishop L. E. Willis and Shadrack Brown Jr.

Bishop L. E. Willis, Wilbert McNair, Shadrack Brown Jr., Samuel Wade, and Norton B. Wilder.

First Baptist Church of Gainsboro. Dr. Noel C. Taylor.

First Baptist Church Gainsboro. Rev. Charles Green.

First Baptist Church of Gainsboro. Roy Williams.

Dinner at the Hunton Branch YMCA, Gainsboro Road. Circa late 1930’s or Early 1940’s.

Group photograph.. Dr. Harry Penn, back row, first from left.

Large group at a long table. Dr. Harry Penn, second from right, back row, plaid suit.


Left to right: John Claytor III, Sandra Elizabeth Claytor Peery, John B. Claytor Jr., and Ruth Williams Claytor. “Easter 1969.”

Group photograph with Ruth Claytor (in light colored coat) in front of Canada’s Ice Cream on Henry Street.

Dr. Elwood D. Downing, front far left, and an unidentified group of men.

Dr. John B. Claytor Jr.

Group photograph with Atwood’s Capitol View Tours bus.

Girls’ athletics group and spectators.

Rehab

The Transportation Museum in Wasena Park submerged in flood waters from the flood of 1985.

Some of the exhibits at the Roanoke Transportation Museum in Wasena Park.

N&W Class J 611 and N&W #6 on exhibit at the Roanoke Transportation Museum in Wasena Park.

Visitors at the Roanoke Transportation Museum formerly located in Wasena Park. The museum opened in 1963.

Garland's Drugstore, formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road.

An interior view of Garland's Drugstore at its original Grandin Road location.

Unidentified children stand outside of Brice's Drugstore on Grandin Road.

Children in front of Virginia Heights Lutheran Church. The church was the predecessor of Christ Lutheran Church. This chapel was located at what is now 1320 Grandin Road.. Built in 1917, the chapel was in use by the congregation until 1948.

A view of Memorial Bridge

Raleigh Court Branch Library, located at 2112 Grandin Road.

Norwich Bridge

Harris Hardwood Company office, formerly located just off of Ashlawn Street.

The old campus-style Patrick Henry High School was dedicated on 17 December 1960. It was replaced with a conventional school building in 2008.

Wasena Elementary School, located at 1125 Sherwood Avenue.

Grandin Court Elementary School, located at 2815 Spessard Avenue.

A newly constructed Virginia Heights Elementary School (right) stands next to the old Virginia Heights Elementary.

The gymnasium addition at Woodrow Wilson Middle School.

The old campus-style Patrick Henry High School was dedicated on 17 December 1960. It was replaced with a conventional school building in 2008.

Raleigh Court Elementary School, located at 2202 Grandin Road, opened in 1960 and served students through the end of the 2009 school year.

Fishburn Park Elementary School, located at 3057 Colonial Avenue.

A newly completed Woodrow Wilson Middle School, located at 1813 Carter Road.

Streetcar #47 on Grandin Road. This was the last streetcar to run in Roanoke.

A crowd gathers for the dedication of Memorial Bridge on 30 August 1926, despite having been open to traffic since 6 May 1926.

A crowd gathers for the dedication of Memorial Bridge on 30 August 1926, despite having been open to traffic since 6 May 1926.

The Virginia Avenue Bridge or Woodrum Bridge was the predecessor to Memorial Bridge.

Grandin Road Pharmacy. Located at 1314 Grandin Road, the building is now how to Gracie's Place Pizzeria and Local Roots Restaurant.

Looking north on Greenwood Road from the intersection with Shirley Avenue.

Aerial view of the intersection of Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue.

Garland's Drugstore under construction. Garland's opened in 1953.

Construction of Mick-or-Mack Grocery, located at 1312 Winborne Avenue.

Aerial view of Memorial Bridge.

Aerial view of Virginia Heights. Evergreen Cemetery is visible in the foreground; Memorial Bridge is visible in the lower right.

Looking south toward Norwich at Bridge Street.

Looking north on Bridge Street at the old truss bridge crossing the Roanoke River.

Row houses were constructed in Norwich to house the laborers who worked in the various industries in the area.

Buildings along Bridge Street in Norwich.

A view of Bridge Street in Norwich.

A view of Russell Avenue in Norwich.

A view of Roanoke Avenue in Norwich.

Parishioners in front of chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church.

Parishioners in front of chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church.

Virginia Heights Elementary School is seen in the background. In the foreground is the foundation being laid for Virginia Heights Baptist Church.

Chapel and first sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church.

Memorial Bridge under construction. Virginia Avenue bridge visible on left.

"Clarke Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"View on Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Thirteenth Street, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson Street, looking north from Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, looking west, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Main Street, Wasena, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Patterson Avenue Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia."

"City Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Norfolk & Western Station from Auditorium, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Depot, Norfolk & Western Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Municipal Building, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Municipal Building, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mountain Park and Casino, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mill Mountain incline and Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Incline Railroad on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mill Mountain and Incline Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mill Mountain and Roanoke River."

"Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

"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. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the…

"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."

Hotel Shenandoah

"View on Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Residence of J.B. Fishburn, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Entrance, Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia. A beautiful and carefully tended place devoted to the memory of the dead."

"The lake at Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Entrances and play grounds, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Entrance to Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Water works, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Crystal Springs Reservoir, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."

"City Hall, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Trinity M.E. Church, South, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Belmont M.E. Church, South, corner of Jamison Avenue and Eighth Street, SE, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Interior St. Andrew's Cathedral, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Lindsey-Robinson & Co., Roanoke, Virginia"

American Legion Auditorium.
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