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Dug out path with water flowing in forest. Date on back is 21 March 1991.

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…

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…

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…

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.

Ground dug out for construction of building. 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.

Fireplace of Hofauger House.

Siding of roof for Houtz Barn.

Bottom stone foundation for Houtz Barn.

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.

Stick fencing surrounding dug out area.

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.

Old building with deteriorating siding.

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…

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…

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.

Close up of Rhododendron flowers. 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…

First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.

"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Elks Club House, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Federal Building and Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Fountain and park opposite Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."

Tags:

"Roanoke Electric Railway Offices and Waiting Room, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"

"Mountain, Park, 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 was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle is the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.

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."

"Hotel Roanoke, 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
Interviewer: Grace Priddy
Date: 9 October 2019
Location: Williamson Road Branch Library
Duration: 56:05
Transcription prepared by: Garrett Channell, Grace Priddy, 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
Interviewer: Vanessa Dotson and Miu Iwasaki
Date: 2 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 45:22
Transcription prepared by: Kierra Burda

The Shawnee was the annual for Shawsville High School.

The Shawnee was the annual for Shawsville High School.

The Shawnee was the annual for Shawsville High School.

The Shawnee was the annual for Shawsville High School.

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”…

Young woman posing on a stage.

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.

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. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students outside.

Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing

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 school.

Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.

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. 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.

Woman’s Professional & Business Club.

Lucy Addison High School. Choir.

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, stage performance

Lucy Addison High School, performance

Lucy Addison High School, performance.

Lucy Addison High School, performance.

Lucy Addison High School, dancers

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing

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, portrait of a young woman

Lucy Addison High School, “Lou Robin Roseboro.”

Lucy Addison High School, “Connie Isabel.”

Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing

Lucy Addison High School, two young women posing

Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Gainsboro Neighborhood.

Lucy Addison High School. Students in Home Economics Class.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

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.

Lucy Addison High School. Students attending a school function in the school's gymnasium.

Lucy Addison High School. Football player.

Lucy Addison High School. Football player.

Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball.

Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball.

Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball.

Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball.

Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball.

Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball.

Lucy Addison High School. Girls' basketball. 1956.

Lucy Addison High School. Football game at Victory Stadium.

Lucy Addison High School. Football game at Victory Stadium.

Lucy Addison High School. School band.

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. "Hancock."

Lucy Addison High School. Staff. "Homecoming. Sorrell."

Lucy Addison High School. Staff.

Lucy Addison High School. Staff.

Lucy Addison High School. Staff.

Lucy Addison High School. Staff.

Lucy Addison High School. Staff.

Lucy Addison High School. Staff.

Lucy Addison High School. Dancers.

Lucy Addison High School. Burrell Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing graduate.

Lucy Addison High School. Burrell Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing student.

Lucy Addison High School. Art class projects.

Musician Earl Grant signing autographs.

Marguerite Belafonte, wife of Harry Belafonte, signing autographs. April 7, 1959.

Group photograph.

Group photograph.

Musical performance

Musical performance

Group photograph.

Two men in formal attire.

Dancer.

Group photograph.

School dance.

Beauty pageant.

Lillian Paxton (wife of Dr. Paxton?) February 1954.

Dr. Harry Penn and unknown woman.

"This is Your Life" program.

Dancer. "Dodd, Addison High."

Unidentified man receiving a plaque.

Two unidentified women and an unidentified man drinking tea.

A woman and a man with a stack of books.

Musicians

Musicians

Musicians

Junior Y sports team.

Group of young adults snow sledding.

Buffett line.

Unidentified clergyman.

Three women in formal attire.

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 in formal wear.

Group portrait, men wearing boutonnieres and women wearing corsages.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait

Two men and a woman in conversation in a library.

A man and three women around a table.

Group portrait.

Boy Scouts Troop 100, Roanoke, VA.

Boys' football team.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Group Portrait

Circle-Lets Inc. Roanoke Chapter.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

An audience.

Group portrait, in front of the Gainsboro Library.

Group portrait, in front of the Robert C. Ogden Auditorium at Hampton University

National Honor Society Addison Chapter

Formal Pageant

Group photograph of five women wearing corsages.

Group portrait.

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.

"Ruth Robinson."

Young woman posing on a stage

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. February 6, 1957.

"Shirley." March 1957.

Choir.

Nurse.

Candy striper, hospital volunteer.

Portrait of a Young Woman at Desk.

Portrait of a Young Woman Outside Building. February of 1956.

Lucy Addison High School. Portrait of a group of young women.

Lucy Addison High School. Burrell Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing graduate.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Formal pageant.

Formal pageant.

Two couples in formal attire.

Dance.

Dance.

Dance.

Dance.

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing.

"Grandin Court School"

"Grandin Court School"

"Grandin Court School"

"Mrs. Hollyfield" and Students

Grandin Court School Band

Grandin Court School Band

Grandin Court School Band

Students Boarding Bus

Grandin Court School Choir Performance

Grandin Court Choir Group Photo

Student Group Photo

Student Group Photo

Student Group Photo, 26th of March 1952

Student Group Photo, June of 1953

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students on Playground

Grandin Court Students on Playground

Grandin Court Students on Playground

Grandin Court Student Cowboy group photo

Grandin Court Student Cowboy group photo

Portrait of Grandin Court Teacher / Staff

Grandin Court students, May of 1952

Grandin Court students, May of 1952

Lucy Addison High School, Group of students

Virginia Y. Lee and unknown woman.

Lucy Addison High School Girls' basketball team.

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

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,…

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.…

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,…

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…

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,…

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

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

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

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…

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:…

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

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Interviewers: Caitlyn Allen and Madison Kunstman
Interviewee: Kim O’Donnell
Date: 25 February 2016
Total Duration: 77:42
Transcription prepared by: Will Lucas

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

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…

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:…

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…

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

Interviewer: Zacch Wooten
Interviewee: Barbara Maberry
Date: 5 October 2016
Duration: 58:59
Transcription prepared by: Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey

Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal
Interviewee: Peggy Shifflett
Date: 14 October 2016
Duration: 56:15
Transcription prepared by: Julia Greider

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

Interviewers: Rebecca Proctor, Kalyn Fowler
Interviewee: Erika Joyner
Date: 29 September 2016
Duration: 57:17
Transcription prepared by: Kalyn Fowler and Sarah Groft

Oral History Interview with Anonymous1
Interviewers: Roanoke College students
Date: 24 February 2017
Location: Downtown Roanoke
Duration: 52:17

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

Interviewer: Ashleigh Griffin; Princess Carter
Interviewee: Miss Grace Kelly
Date: 24 February 2018
Duration: 1:41:40
Transcription prepared by: Ashleigh Griffin

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
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,…

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…

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,…

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
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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

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…

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…

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,…

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:…

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…

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

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

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

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

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,…

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,…

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: …

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…

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.
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