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EP139
Clearing with chickens on the right.
EP138
Houtz Barn under construction with machine on the right. Date on back of photograph is 28 April 1994.
EP137
Three men sawing tree branch in historical attire. Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.
EP136
Group of people underneath attached part of Wray Barn Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993.
EP135
Side profile of Wray Barn with snow on roof and on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993.
EP134
Wray Barn with snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993.
EP133
Small log building with covering on left side. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.
EP132
Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.
EP131
Dirt dug out underground with building (possibly Houtz Barn) under construction in the background. Date on back of photograph is 17 May 1994.
EP130
Crowds of people walking past Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.
EP129
Man in hat and striped button up pointing to the left. Groups of individuals listening to him and looking towards the direction he is pointing. Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993
EP128
Groups of people walking along trail leading into forest. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.
EP127
Garden plots behind Hofauger House. four men in frame with backs to camera. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1993
EP126
Side profile of Hofauger House with brick chimney.
EP125
Hofauger House in winter time with snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993
EP124
Land with Brugh’s Tavern on left and silos in background. Snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 04 February 1993
EP123
Land with farm homes (Brugh’s Tavern on left) and silos in the background. Cows grazing.
EP122
Damaged beams supporting roof in attic. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.
EP121
Beams supporting roof. Nails exposed and damaged boards on roof. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP120
Support beams on the ceiling. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP119
Damaged/old wood panelling. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP118
Brick behind wood posts. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP117
Narrow staircase leading down to unidentified place. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP116
Three individuals looking in damaged Brugh’s Tavern with flashlights. Woman on left is looking at ceiling, man in the middle is looking at wall, man on the right is looking inside a room. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP115
Woman on left looking past doorway of worn down Brugh’s Tavern. Fireplace on right is boarded up. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP114
Brugh’s Tavern before reconstruction. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP113
Trees covered in snow with Roanoke river in the background. Snow on the ground.
EP112
Roanoke river with forest surrounding all sides. Date on back of photograph is 13 September 1994
EP111
Trees with Roanoke River in background. Date on back of photograph is 13 September 1994
EP110
Three children sitting on a tall fence of wood posing with Dan Abbott in Native American garb. Date on back of photograph is 22 April 1996
EP109
Children watching Scott Sarver in historical attire reload a musket. Date on back of photograph is 22 April 1996
EP108
Interior of Mountain Union Church building with podium and pews in frame. Date on the back of photograph is 06 May 1998
EP107
Sign that “Mountain Union Church Circa 1880 Congregation Est. 1882” With church in background. Date on back of photograph is 06 May 1998
EP106
Man in top hat smiling at camera, individuals in historical attire speaking with individuals in normal attire. Welcome Center in background, sign that says “Arthur Taubman Welcome Center” Date on back of photograph is 06 May 1998
EP105
Goose laying down on grass.
EP104
Two geese laying down in pen.
EP103
Sign with Elk that says “ Explore Park’s Blue Ridge Settlement Exhibit: You are about to embark on a journey. Like the Indians frontiersmen, and early settlers who preceded you, your path will lead through a wilderness abundant in life-sustaining…
EP102
Sign that says: “An American Farm Family: In the spring of 1829, 21-year-old Samuel Hofauger married Elizabeth Hays. He was German by descent and a farmer. She was the daughter of an English family on Back Creek in what is now Roanoke Country.…
EP101
Group of people in front of Wray Barn chatting with one another. Date on back of photograph is July 1994
EP100
Children in historical attire (girls in bonnets) standing at porch of Houtz Barn with Patriotic banners along railing. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994
EP099
Kemp’s Ford School House with sign that says “Kemp’s Ford School” Map attached to sign. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994
EP098
Lake with wooden posts in front of water.
EP097
Women in historical attire standing in front of Kemp’s Ford School House. Two women on left are leaning against a tree.
EP096
Group of people walking away from Houtz Barn with carriage in front of building.
EP095
Trail leading to Houtz Barn with carriage in front and wooden stakes on the right.
EP094
Toadstools on ground.
EP093
Pile of metal slats.
EP092
Hammer on top of anvil.
EP091
Daniel Young in overalls and hat tending to fire on outdoor traditional grill.
EP090
Daniel Young to a group of children and parents.
EP089
Men in overalls and hats working on constructing a building. Man on left is working at logs, man on right is at support beams.
EP088
Dan Abbott in traditional Native American attire with women in similar attire behind him. Animal hides are on logs behind man.
EP087
Underneath administrative building supported by concrete bricks. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.
EP086
Inside of one side of administrative buildings before completion. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP085
Administrative buildings. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP084
Administrative buildings with truck in background. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.
EP083
Semi-Truck hauling trailers (administrative buildings) in clearing. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.
EP082
Red Chevrolet in clearing with green semi truck hauling trailer homes.
EP081
Rupert Cutler and two girls posing in front of Sweat Lodge.
EP080
Rupert Cutler sitting on log posing with two girls in front of wooden enclosure with gate open.
EP079
Man in hat firing shotgun within wooden enclosure.
EP078
On the left: two girls and Rupert Cutler watching Kimberly Burnette on right. Woman on right is standing at a table in historical attire inside Hofauger House.
EP077
Explore Park. Two girls posing with Rupert Cutler in polo and hat in front of Hofauger House.
EP076
Explore Park. Two girls sitting on bench in school house with Rupert Cutler in vibrant polo behind them smiling for camera.
EP075
Explore Park. Children posed in front of tree with Roanoke River in background. Boys in matching outfits with girl in purple outfit in the middle with arms around the boys.
EP074
Explore Park. Man and woman in historical attire underneath canopy of log building part of Hofauger Farmstead.
EP073
Explore Park. Group of individuals and children lined along a bench listening to the speaker on the right.
EP072
Explore Park. Woman on the right in historical attire is crouched down in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse looking at ground. Girl on the left in purple shirt and shorts and red sneakers. Man in background in ball cap and pink polo.
EP071
Explore Park. Woman on the right in historical attire is in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse crouched down speaking to girl on the left in purple shirt and shorts and red sneakers.
EP070
Explore Park. On the right a woman in historical attire is standing in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse pointing in front of her. A group of children are looking at her with a woman in the background holding a camera and a man to the right looking…
EP069
Explore Park. Original Brugh’s Tavern before reconstruction. Exterior is damaged and windows are boarded up. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP068
Explore Park. Carriage ride of several young children and two adults in the background.
EP067
Explore Park. Carriage full of people being pulled by horses along a dirt trail. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP066
Explore Park. Sheriff with “Police: Virginia’s Explore Park” on arm facing camera.
EP065
Explore Park. People singing around a piano. Books on shelves on the wall behind them. From left to right: man playing an instrument, woman singing along, man playing instrument, women singing along, woman playing at piano, man in santa hat singing…
EP064
Explore Park. Individuals at piano. From left to right: woman leaning head on the shoulder of the woman to the right who is smiling, man in santa hat singing, woman sitting down singing, man playing trombone, women in red playing at piano.
EP063
Explore Park. Man on the left in historical attire speaking to a group of people sitting on the porch of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 16 November 1993.
EP062
Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn with unfinished stone siding and exposed wooden beams.
EP061
Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn with dirt dug up in front of building, stone siding being put in, and wooden beams exposed.
EP060
Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn. Man carrying ladder in background.
EP059
Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn underground with dug up dirt on the left and a machine and worker on the right.
EP058
Explore Park. Man in jacket and beanie pointing to stone of early construction of Houtz Barn looking to the left off-camera.
EP057
Explore Park. Musician on left on Hofauger House porch surrounded by instruments. Woman on right sitting on the porch watching musician.
EP056
Explore Park. Chickens in front of fence with Wray Barn in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 May 1994
EP055
Explore Park. People leaning against fence of the Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 09 August 1994
EP054
Explore Park. People going in and out of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 09 August 1994
EP053
Explore Park. Firepit surrounded by stones with Sweat Lodge in the background. Date on back of photograph is 11 February 1992
EP052
Explore Park. Man on the left in plaid button-up looking at a small hut made of branches with large fabric pulled back on top of it.
EP051
Explore Park. Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back of photograph is 31 May 1994
EP050
Explore Park. Man cleaning hoof of horse, man on the right watching. Another horse is in the background on the left.
EP049
Explore Park. Individuals watching two men clean off hooves of horse. From left to right: Man in hat and overalls watching, boy in yellow outfit looking at camera, two men helping clean hooves. Date on the back of photograph is 09 August 1994.
EP048
Explore Park. Early construction phase of Houtz Barn. Logs on the left hand side, and construction equipment on the right.
EP047
Explore Park. Trail along a fence with Wray Barn and Hofauger House in the background of forest clearing. Date on the back of photograph is 09 August 1994
EP046
Explore Park. Wooden fence with clearing in front of Wray Barn and Hofauger House. Date on back of the photograph is 09 August 1994.
EP045
Explore Park. Man fishing in the Roanoke River. Canoe backed into marsh not far from fisherman.
EP044
Explore Park. Group of people unloading off of green horse-drawn carriage. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994.
EP043
Explore Park. Wray Barn and Hofauger House in the distance with paved trails leading up to them. Wooden fencing surrounding the buildings and trail.
EP042
Explore Park. Houtz Barn with wood fencing surrounding it. Pile of chopped logs in front of the building.
EP041
Explore Park. Individuals surrounding horse, crowds of people watching an event taking place on the porch of Arthur Taubman Welcome Center in the background. Virginia is for Lovers hot air balloon on right of the photograph. Date on back of…
EP040
Children interacting with woman dressed in historical attire outside of Sweat Lodge. Man in ball cap is on the left of the woman in historical attire.
EP039
Explore Park. Man speaking outside of a tent pavilion next to the American Flag. Groups of people are outside of a roped fence watching something within the fencing beyond the photograph. Some individuals are carrying umbrellas. Date on the back of…
EP038
Explore Park. Six men are lined up in the middle amongst a crowd of viewers. From left to right, three men in normal attire, one man in Native American traditional attire, man in normal attire, man in Native American traditional attire. Date on back…
EP037
Explore Park. Child in Native American garb is looking at the camera with a bow and arrow in hand. Children behind him are also participating in archery. Crowds of people past a tent are watching a different event. Date on back of photograph is 27…
EP036
Explore Park. Banner that says “2nd annual monacan indian powwow.” with coca cola logo on banner. Crowds of people walking behind the sign. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.
EP035
Explore Park. Crowds of people surrounding mud/dirt pit on lawn chairs. Three individuals are walking away from the scene with umbrellas. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.
EP034
Explore Park. Crowd of people in a clearing with tents and chairs surrounding a patch of mud/dirt. Orange and white van in background on hill. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.
EP033
Explore Park. Two individuals chatting with a man in historical attire in front of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is July 1994
EP032
Explore Park. Two individuals on carriage ride with an individual driving the horses. Group of people in conversation in the background. Smoke in background-possibly from a campfire. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994.
EP031
Explore Park. Two geese in a pen. One to the left is standing, the one to the right is curled up on the ground. Date on the back of photograph is 06 July 1994.
EP030
Explore Park. Three individuals posing for a picture around sign that says “Historic Brugh Tavern Restaurant. Circa 1800”. From left to right: woman wearing red blouse and skirt. Woman standing directly behind sign, Rupert Cutler in blue button up…
EP029
Explore Park. Individuals on carriage being pulled by two horses, led by a man in white button up. Man sitting on a chair in the right corner of the photograph with a plaid button up and ballcap. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.
EP028
Explore Park. Individuals being served at Brugh Tavern Restaurant. From left to right: Waitress pouring drink, woman looking at camera, woman looking at menu, man looking at menu. Date on the back of the photograph is 11 May 1998.
EP027
Explore Park. Five individuals posing for picture. In the background is Wray Barn on the right and Hofauger House on the left. From left to right: man in striped button up and suit jacket, man in navy polo and khaki slacks, woman in white button up…
EP026
Explore Park. Close up of rooster in window of Wray Barn.
EP025
Explore Park. Zoomed out shot of rooster in window of Wray Barn.
EP024
Explore Park. Close up of rooster in window of Wray Barn.
EP023
Explore Park. Group of people clustered around the fence of Wray Barn. Construction machines on the front left of the photograph.
EP022
Hofauger house in Explore Park.
EP021
Explore Park. Man in hat and overalls cutting down log with a small ax.
EP020
Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”
EP019
Explore Park. Side view of unfinished Houtz Barn. Dirt on the side is piled up, Roofing is in the process of being put down, construction materials for building are to the left of picture.
EP018
Explore Park. Houtz Barn under construction. Roofing is being put down, front exterior of building is unfinished, with bricks and wooden slats in front of the building.
EP017
Explore Park. Construction worker on a machine planted to the ground. Worker is looking towards a forest of trees. A path between trees has been carved out.
EP016
Explore Park. Wooden posts and concrete bricks laid on ground. Shed in background opened. Two men on the left working on something. Another individual in white shirt with their back to the camera is also at work.
EP015
Explore Park. Construction vehicles on road and on side of road. Road closure sign and construction cones blocking the road ahead.
EP014
Road sign directing to Explore Park (1 mile to the left) and Roanoke (4 miles to the right). Farming land behind the signage.
EP013
Explore Park. Children in historical attire are at the front of room in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse putting on a presentation or play. Viewers in frame are seated at wooden benches with chalk boards on the bench in front of them. Date on the back of the…
EP012
Explore Park. Woman speaking at a podium in front of a wooden building. A woman in bonnet and pioneer attire is standing next to her on the left.
EP011
Explore Park. Two men in suit coats and slacks shaking hands in front of Wray Barn. Man on the left is looking at Rupert Cutler on the right. Cutler is looking at the camera.
EP010
Explore Park. Two children running in front of Kemp’s Ford School House surrounded by trees. Three women clustered around a tree in conversation. One is leaning on the tree. Each individual is in historical dress.
EP009
Explore Park. Three men in front of a work truck looking at something outside of the photograph to their right. From left to right: man in Explore hat and work gloves, man in windbreaker, man in striped button up, fedora, and blue jacket.
EP008
Blue Ridge Mountains in background with red vehicle on right in grassy field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP007
Building with ladders and construction supplies surrounding exterior. Date on back is 12 April 1994.
EP006
Explore Park. Black and white photograph of camera crew capturing Rupert Cutler at podium. Cutler is looking at three individuals on the left. From left to right: Man in a suit, individual in historical wear, and woman with glasses in blouse and…
EP005
Backside of Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP004
Bridge leading up to Explore Park. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1998
EP003
Explore Park. Man plowing a trail of snow with a tractor.
EP002
Explore Park. Rupert Cutler delivering an address at a podium in front of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse before it was renovated. Photograph is in black and white.
EP001
Explore Park. Two men in conversation with a man in the background of the photo. Man to the left is wearing a suit jacket and tie, the man in the background is wearing work attire, and the man to the right is in a striped button up and a fedora hat.
Eagle 1952
The Eagle was the annual for Carver High School.
Eagle 1950
The Eagle was the annual for Carver High School.
E. Marvin Raney Collection Index
This index includes surnames found in the E. Marvin Raney Collection. The majority of Raney's research focuses on the families of Bedford and Franklin Counties, though surnames from other counties are represented. Raney worked extensively with Mae…
DRNS-003 Untitled
This image depicts the Henry Street Bridge from Centre Avenue NW. People are walking along the sidewalks. From left to right, the businesses that are listed are, "Kiser Records," "North Carolina Mutral Inc," "Dr. Butlar," and "Greens Shoe Repair."…
DRNS-002 Untitled
This image portrays the corner of Wells Avenue NW and Henry Street NW. "Weebys Groc" is situated at the corner. Several people are walking along the sidewalks in the image, and there is even a dog running. A boy at the bottom left of the image is in…
DRNS-001 Untitled
This image depicts the Henry Street Bridge looking over into downtown Roanoke from Gainsboro. There are two cars going over the bridge, and several people using the stairs to get over the bridge. The bridge passes over the Norfolk and Western…
Dr. John Pinkard: A Negro Medical Genius
A biographical sketch of Dr. Pinkard and his contributions to the field of medicine as well as his contributions to the African American community in Roanoke.
DR-M133.1-DR-M133.3 Booker Washington Park
This story is about Washington Park, Royal Garden, and Springwood Park. The author talks extensively about how exciting holidays would be at Washington Park since it would be so busy and full of people. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M132.1-DR-M132.2 A Walk Threw Washington Park
This story is about Washington Park, Royal Garden, and Springwood Park. The author talks extensively about how exciting holidays would be at Washington Park since it would be so busy and full of people. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M131.1-DR-M131.3 Mt. Zion
This story is about the author's time as a member of the congregation at Mount Zion AME Church. The author also shares that his father served as a janitor there and his mother was on the advisory board for many years. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M130.1-DR-M130.2 Gainsboro School Days to Remember about Henry Street
This story is about Henry Street and Gainsboro School. The author shares about all the different kinds of businesses and people were on Henry Street as well as some of the teachers at Gainsboro School. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M129.1-DR-M129.2 Mid Day on Henry Street 1969
This story is about Henry Street. The author talks about lots of different businesses and how Henry Street was different at different times of day. He also talks about the people who resided and worked on Henry Street. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M128 On the Yard
This story is about Henry Street, and the many businesses and people that resided there. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M127 Day break Monday
This story is about Henry Street coming alive on a Monday morning after a long weekend. The author emphasizes how Nicks Cafe would be open 24/7. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M126 A full view of the famous Dumas
This story is about the Hotel Dumas as well as some of the other buildings and people that resided on Henry Street. The author also talks about how he has perceived a change in respect between people over the years. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M125.1-DR-M125.3 Hunters Cafe Jack & Jills
This story is about some of the places, businesses, and people that resided on Henry Street, especially Hunters Cafe, Jack and Jills Soda Shop, and the Hotel Dumas. The author also talks about how relations among races have changed over time…
DR-M124.1-DR-M124.2 Horse Shoe B-10
This story is about the Horse Shoe Cafe off of Henry Street. The author shares his memories of the affordability of the food and drinks served at the Cafe. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M123.1-DR-M123.2 Automobile Exchange
This story is about the Automobile Exchange off of Henry Street. The author shares the story of getting his first car here, and despite having to roll it off of the lot, he talks of his love for the car. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M122.1-DR-M122.3 The Bridge
This story is about how the author and his family got started in the Gainsboro Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M121.1-DR-M121.2 Respect
This story is about the author's perspective on how interpersonal relationships have changed since he was a child. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M120 Playing Ball in the Library Yard
This story is about how the author would play in the Library Yard of the Gainsboro Branch Library. Not only would they play in the Yard, but they would also traverse across the street to the Claytor property. The author shares a story from his…
DR-M119.1-DR-M119.2 Law and Order in the Henry Street and Northwest Area
This story is about law enforcement within the Black community. The author talks about Black officers would patrol the parts of town that were predominantly Black and despite their seriousness, they would be more courteous and slower to gun violence.…
DR-M118.1-DR-M118.3 Sakers Store
This story is about "Sakers Store" located in North East. The author talks extensively about "Mother Saker" and "Bill Saker". The story also reminisces about land and businesses lost to Urban Renewal. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M117.1-DR-M117.2 Old Post Office 1949
This story is about the Urban Renewal Projects that included the destruction of the Commonwealth Neighborhood as well as Old Lick Cemetary. He comments on the removal of bodies from their graves as a result of Urban Renewal. Loose pages from…
DR-M116.1-DR-M116.3 Parks and Intertainment
This story is about Washington Park and its history of being both a dump and a large gathering place. The author reminisces about the amusement park, Dreamland, as well as how Roanoke has changed and has less opportunity for entertainment. Loose…
DR-M115 The Negiborhood of Gainsboro Road
This story is about people and places that made up Gainsboro Road. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M114 Top Hat
This story is about the "Top Hat Night Club" which took over after the Picadilly Restaurant. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M113.1-DR-M113.2 My Friend Tommy Lee Crowder (C-1)
This story is about a childhood friend of the author - Tommy Lee Crowder. Crowder drove 18-wheel trucks to haul supplies across the country. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M112 The Negiborhood of Gainsboro Road
This story is about Gainsboro Road and some of the places that were on that road. The author seems specifically interested in Mount Zion AME Church and the schools in the Gainsboro area. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M111.1-DR-M111.3 Ebony Club
This story is about Henry Street and how the author would sneak some change and leave the house for Henry Street so that he could get the best hot dogs that he knew how to find. Correlates with story number 23 from The Times and Life on Henry Street…
DR-M110.1-DR-M110.2 Nicks
This story is about Nicks Cafe on Henry Street. The author shares some of his memories of one of the men who worked there, "Jonny". Correlates with story number 18 from The Times and Life on Henry Street (page 39). Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M109.1-DR-M109.3 A place and time on Henry Street
This story is about what it was like for the author to come of age during segregation. He shares stories about Henry Street and how you had to look very proper when going out to Henry Street on a Friday night. Loose pages from Taubman. Correlates…
DR-M108.1-DR-M108.2 Contents (The times and life on Henry Street)
Draft of the table of contents from The Times and Life on Henry Street. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M107.1-DR-M107.4 The Pie Man
This story is about the "Pie Man" on Henry Street. His pies, especially the Sweet Potato, Peach, and Applie Pies, drew in a crowd from all over Gainsboro. The author talks about never sharing because the pies were just that good. Correlates with…
DR-M106.1-DR-M106.2 Jessie Baker
This story is about Jessie Baker, a local boxer, businessman, and Norfolk and Western Railway Worker. Correlates with story number 14 from The Times and Life on Henry Street (page 31). Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M105.1-DR-M105.3 Economy Shoe Repair
This story is about Economy Shoe Repair. The author remembers the Mr. Green and Cleo who worked at the Shoe Shop. The author also shares a story about how Patton Avenue and Jefferson Street would be closed in front of the library so that people could…
DR-M104.1-DR-M104.2 Kiser Record Shop
This story is about "Kiser Record Shop" and how the author would go in the store, not to buy records, but just to listen to what new music Mr. Kaiser had in. Correlates with stories 25 and 26 from The Times and Life on Henry Street (pages 55-57).…
DR-M103.1-DR-M103.2 The Demise of Henry St.
This story is about the businesses that made up Henry Street at its prime. The author reminisces on old promises of revitalization on Henry Street. Loose pages from Taubman.
DR-M102.1-DR-M102.2 Perkin's Home
This story is about "the Perkins Home" in "Chestnot Knob Communiety". The author shares an anecdote about his childhood with another kid and his teddy bear. Included photocopy of drawing titled "Perkins House" dated 1943.
DR-M101.1-DR-M101.2 Before I Came
This story is about how the author's parents met one another and became a couple before the author was born. Included photocopy of drawing DR-A416.
DR-M100.1-DR-M100.2 Me and Teddy
This story is about the author at age 3 when he was posing for a picture. He also describes some of the surroundings of the images. Included photocopy of a drawing with a red car and a little boy standing in front of it titled "Sonny at the age of 3"…
DR-M099.1-DR-M099.2 Liveing at Grandmother's House
This story is about the times that the author would spend time at his Grandmother's house with his two cousins.
DR-M098 Reverend Jacob Dillard
This story is about "Reverend Jacob Dillard" who was a church leader at Mount Zion AME Church in Gainsboro. Included a folded program from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ridgeway, Va., titled "The 40th Anniversary Celebration of Reverend Jacob Dillard,…
DR-M097.1-DR-M097.2 Breakfast at Granmothers House
This story is about a summer that the author spent at his Grandparent's home in Ridgeway, VA. The author shares an anecdote about missing breakfast after sleeping in.
DR-M096.1-DR-M096.7 B-1 B-#3 B-2
This story is about a man who killed a small baby. Not paginated
DR-M095.1-DR-M095.2 Baby Sitter # H#(2)
This story is about a small child who drowned because the babysitter left the water on in the bathroom. "(F.1#)" also written at the top.
DR-M094 Child With Gun (H#1)
This story is about a small child who was playing with it's father's loaded gun.
DR-M093 Little Billy on His Trycycte C-(1) C-(2) C-(3)
This story is about a small child, "Little Billy." The author talks about how Billy would ride his tricycle, but one day he was run over and died.
DR-M092.1-DR-M092.6 A Long Way from Home
This story is about the author traveling back home to his parents' house in Roanoke from Detroit.
DR-M091.1-DR-M091.5 Untitled
This story is about the author's life, and specifically about his time spent with the Norfolk and Western Railway.
DR-M090.1-DR-M090.4 My Life Here at the Star
This story is about some of the jobs that the author had while working and living in Roanoke. He also details some of his family troubles alongside some trouble with the law. He talks about how his faith and religion were very important to him while…
DR-M089.1-DR-M089.2 Begaining (First Page) Interduction
This story is about small children and babies, and how the author wishes that these people would not be harmed. Age-related damage and decay.
DR-M088.1-DR-M088.2 North East
This story is largely about North East, and how urban renewal swept through, especially with the Commonwealth Project in 1955. The author talks about how urban renewal threw people back into debt after paying off their homes. Page has creasing.
DR-M087.1-DR-M087.2 Roanoke Wheels Club 1967
This story is about the Roanoke Wheels Club. This club was filled with motorcycle owners and riders, and they would organize trips together to other towns and cities outside of Roanoke.
DR-M086.1-DR-M086.3 Brotherhood in and on 7th Ave
This story is about 7th Avenue. The author also talks about relationships that he experienced in the neighborhood. He emphasizes how relationships have changed over the years.
DR-M085.1-DR-M085.2 Up Town Club
This story is about the "Up Town Club" and how people would go to have a good time. The author remarks on how the atmosphere was laid back, and did not include any trouble-makers. Included a full-size copy of a drawing depicting four people outside a…
DR-M084.1-DR-M084.2 7th Ave NE
This story is about some of the people and businesses that were on 7th Avenue North East. Incuded a photocopy of drawing DR-A188.
DR-M083 A Little Wine, To Clear Your Mind
This story is about how the author and some of his friends would have someone buy them wine. The author also shares about "Lynchburg Shortie" who would want control of the bottle. Liquid wrinkling, few stains.
DR-M082.1-DR-M082.4 Roanoke Gas Comphany
This story is about some of the people that the author remembers from the area around North East, Tank Town, and the Kimball Neighborhood. DR-M080.3 is on the backside of page 2.
DR-M081.1-DR-M081.4 Gilmer Middle School
This story is about Gilmer School and some of the people that used to work there. The author specifically shares a story about one of the Janitors, Mr. Robert Brown. The author also talks about how, just like Gainsboro School, it was the only school…
DR-M080.1-DR-M080.2 Gainsboro Going into NorthEast
This story is about some of the people who lived on Gainsboro Road. The author also talks about young people and how he feels about some of their priorities and ambitions.
DR-M079.1-DR-M079.2 No#(7) Barber Shop on Gainsboro
This story starts with a story about the Barber Shop on Gainsboro, but quickly becomes a commentary on relationships between men and women that the author observes. "No#(7)" written on reverse. Water damage, stains, crumpling.
DR-M078.1-DR-M078.3 (13) Gainsboro Communiety
This story is about the houses, businesses, buildings, and people, that were on Gainsboro Road.
DR-M077.1-DR-M077.2 Walking Along Gainsboro
This story is about some of the different businesses and neighbors that lived on Gainsboro Road. The author ends the story with, "Just like Henry Street, all of this black negiborhood was taken also, in the name of progress". Included a…
DR-M076.1-DR-M076.2 Silas Green Show (B-89)
This story is about the Silas Green Show that would come to Roanoke once a year in the summer. The author talks about how the entertainment was much different compared to what was then offered at the time of writing.
DR-M075.1-DR-M075.3 Royal Garden and Silas Green
This story is about Springwood Park, Royal Garden, and Washington Park. The story focuses on the people who ran Royal Garden, the natural spring, and the dump that the city placed in Washington Park.
DR-M074.1-DR-M074.2 The Royal Garden
This story is about Royal Garden, which was located at Springwood Park. The author shares a story about damming the water at Lick Run instead of paying the 25 cents to get into the swimming pool at Royal Garden. Slight staining.
DR-M073.1-DR-M073.2 Saker Store
This story is about the Commonwealth Neighborhood - especially about the Williamson Road and 4th Street NE areas. He talks about the "Saker Strore" and a man names "Bill" who would take people up in his small plane to see Roanoke from the sky.…
DR-M072.1-DR-M072.3 Stores on Peach Rd
This story is about some of the businesses and people from Gainsboro Road and Peach Road. The author also talks about the Black police officers who would patrol in Gainsboro and how much he, and other community members, got to know these officers.
DR-M071.1-DR-M071.3 Dream Land Park and Beyond
This story is about the Dreamland Amusement Park run by the Hale family as well as how Urban Renewal caused lots of Black business-owners and Black-owned businesses to fail.
DR-M070 No 10 Peach Rd to 460
This story is about Peach Road and Orange Avenue as well as some of the buildings and businesses that were housed there. The author talks about how the buildings have changed over the years. Slight creasing and small stains.
DR-M069.1-DR-M069.3 Gainsboro and Peach Rd
This story is about Gainsboro Road and Peach Road as well as some of the businesses and people that resided there. The author also talks very lengthily about how costs have changed and how taxes have risen from the time he was writing about to the…
DR-M068 Traveling Through to Gainsboro Neigborhood
This story is about a few of the businesses on Gainsboro Road. The author talks also shares some anecdotes from his childhood that relate to the businesses. He shares some of the people that made those businesses what they were.
DR-M067.1-DR-M067.3 American Ledgon Audoturum
This story is about the American Legion Auditorium as well as the Norfolk and Western Railway and Hotel Roanoke. The author shares anecdotes about his years working and the times that he was able to have fun at the American Legion Auditorium.
DR-M066.1-DR-M066.4 The Mantion on patton ave
This story is about the two women who lived in the Mansion on Patton Avenue. Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Burrell were two wealthy widows of the Gainsboro community, and they were well-known for their lovely car, to which the author refers to as a "Rolls…
DR-M065.1-DR-M065.2 Hunts Taxi Service
This story is about a funeral home that used to be on Loudon Avenue as well as Hunts Taxi Service, which would take the author and his mother downtown. Large oil stain
DR-M064.1-DR-M064.2 (6)
This story is about "Robert Morman". The author talks about how Morman ran a local club to make some money. The author does not remember many problems, but remembers that people always went to have a good time. Slight creasing.
DR-M063.1-DR-M063.2 Horse Shoe Cafe
This story is about the Horse Shoe Cafe as well as some of the other businesses on Henry Street. The author also shares a story about cutting class to spend time on Henry Street. Heavily yellowed, no mechanical damage
DR-M062.1-DR-M062.3 (12) YMCA on Grainsboro
This story starts with an anecdote about the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA, and gradually becomes more about the Claytor Family, the Claytor Memorial Clinic, and the Service Station "on Gilmer Ave". The author also talks about how he lost touch with…
DR-M061 Patton ave 1948
This story is about the home that the author lived in after moving to Roanoke. The author also talks about his neighbors and some of the other buildings around him. Included a photocopy of drawing DR-A186.
DR-M060 1948 Leaveing Portsmouth VA Going to Roanoke
This story is about the journey the author's family took to start their lives in Roanoke and the Gainsboro neighborhood. Included photocopy of image DR-A167.
DR-M059.1-DR-M059.4 The Car Line
This story is about "The Car Line" located in Vinton, VA. The author shares anecdotes from his time as a worker with the car line service as well s some of the people he met and worked with.
DR-M058.1-DR-M058.3 Love The Children My Book
This story is about the author's time as a Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. He talks extensively about religion and family values. Page has slight creasing. Signed and dated by David A Ramey SR - 7/12/2014.
DR-M057.1-DR-M057.2 I-D No# (B-89 1/2) Down Town Roanoke 1947
This story is about the downtown area of Roanoke as well as some of the buildings and businesses that were housed there. The author also talks about how many of those buildings are closed or sit empty at the time of writing. He also shares a story of…
DR-M056 No 44 4 1/2 Block of EveryThing
This story is about the "4 1/2 Block of Everything", being the 4 1/2 Blocks of Henry Street before it becomes 1st Street. The author largely talks about some of the businesses that dominated Henry Street and the Railroad. Page has slight creasing.…
DR-M055 B#90% Addison High School 1950
This story is about Lucy Addison High School and Booker T. Washington Junior High School. The author also names some of the teachers and members of staff at those schools. Included a postcard-sized print of DR-A055 labeled "B.90% Addison 1950".
DR-M054 A Missunderstanding (B-61)
This story is about misunderstandings and the possible fights that come from those misunderstandings. The author also talks about different societal issues that he believes may add to those misunderstandings. Page has slight creases. Included 2…
DR-M053 Gainsboro and the Libary Yard (10)
This story is about the Library Yard which was the yard around the Gainsboro Branch Library. The author also talks about some of the businesses that shared the road with the library.
DR-M052.1-DR-M052.2 Mt.Sion AME
This story is about the Mount Zion AME Church in Gainsboro. The author talks about the circumstances of his coming to the Church including his family's moving to Roanoke and the Gainsboro area. Water stain on left side of page. Included a photocopy…
DR-M051.1-DR-M051.3 Mt Zion and Gainsboro School
This story is about the author's time as a young child at Gainsboro School. He shares about being late on his first day as well as some of the punishments he had to endure for being late and fighting on school grounds. The author also shares some of…
DR-M050 Gainsboro School and the Raiseing the Flag
This story is about an experience that the author had while in attendance at Gainsboro School. He watched two boys lift the flag every day. Page has small stains and slight wrinkles, otherwise good condition.
DR-M049.1-DR-M049.3 Domestic Problyms in the Negiborhood
This story starts with an anecdote about a domestic issue where the cops were called, but allowed the man to "walk it off". The author then moves on to talk more about societal issues that he was noticing around him at the time of writing.
DR-M048.1-DR-M048.2 Begaining of Gainsboro and Gilmer
This story is about the different business, buildings, and people of Gainsboro Road, Gilmer Avenue, and Patton Avenue. The author talks about his work at the Hotel Roanoke as well as some of the people he remembers from the Hotel. Page has water…
DR-M047.1-DR-M047.3 (21) Gilmer and Gainsboro
This story is about all of the businesses that were located on Gainsboro Road.
DR-M046 The Room
This story is about the building that housed Dell's Cafe and then "The Room." The Room was a place "where you could go and socialize and have a nice time, everybody who like to party and dance would Dress and Go to The Room". The place seemed to be a…
DR-M045.1-DR-M045.2 From the sea to the mountains (B 71)
This story is about how the author and his family moved to Roanoke when he was young. He talks about the first few days that he was in Roanoke, and, at the end of the story, he is more reflective about his memories. DR-M045.2 on reverse. Included…
DR-M044 Royal Garden 1958 (A-60)
This story is about Royal Garden in Springwood Park. The author apparently did not have enough money to swim in the pool, so he and some others worked to build a dam in Lick Run Creek to make their own swimming pool. Includes scanned copy of the…
DR-M043 My friend Tommy Crowder (B-63)
This story is about a friend of the author who drove trucks "all over the states and even Canidia". Page has light water stains. Includes copies of the drawings DR-A063 and DR-A061.
DR-M042 Hotel Roanoke (B# 46)
This story is about the Hotel Roanoke and the author's involvement with the Hotel. He talks about how his mother worked in the kitchen. His job "was keepiong ash trays clean, picking up pappers and empty trash cans, and helping in the lobby". Page…
DR-M041 Hill Top Gro. A-49
This story is about "Hill Top Groc.". The author talks about the owners of the shop as well as how "the hot dogs were some of the best money could buy". The author talks about using his lunch money in junior high school to go buy a hot dog. Included…
DR-M040 Take a Stroll across Gainboro (A-50)
This story is about Gainsboro Road and some of the businesses and buildings that filled the street. Page is torn in upper left corner. Light creasing. Includes a scanned copy of drawing DR-A054 with "(A-50) Take a Stroll across Gainsboro".
DR-M039 Martians fish mkt (B. 65)
This story is about "Mr Martians fish market". The author and his mother were seen as regulars at the market as well. Heavy ink bleed and wrinkles.
DR-M038 The Mantion on Patton
This story is about the "Mantion on Patton" where Mrs. Burrell and Mrs. Reed lived. The highlight of the story is the "1941 packard car" that the author often admired. Page has light creases. Includes scanned copy of drawing DR-A085 with "(13)", "The…
DR-M037 William Huntington Branch of the YMCA
This story is about the "William Huntington Branch of the YMCA" as well as the different people that frequented the YMCA and what different areas of the YMCA were used for. The author also talks quite a bit about the neighbors that he had on Patton…
DR-M036.1-DR-M036.2 Honor and Respect
This story is about the Gainsboro Branch Library, the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA, and some of the other businesses and buildings close to these places. The author talks about some of the people from the YMCA, and how they would react to the author…
DR-M035 Trouble on Gainsboro 1951 (#A.26)
This story is about the relationship that members of the Black community had with the Black police officers. Included scanned copy of DR-A060 with label "Trouble on Gainsboro 1951 Then (A-26)".
DR-M034 The Dumas Hotel 1957
This story is not only about the Hotel Dumas, but also about the other businesses that were surrounding the Hotel on Henry Street. The author also talks about several of the doctors that worked in Gainsboro. Includes scanned copy of a drawing…
DR-M033 Rail Road Storys B-45
This story is about the author's time as a worker for Norfolk and Western Railway. He mentions his 24 years of service as well. Included scanned copy of the top portion of DR-A036 with label "Rail Road Storys B# 45".
DR-M032 Henry Street in Full Bloom (B#17)
This story seems to be solely a description of an art piece of the author's that is "hanging at Arbys Roast Beef on Williamson Road". Not only is it description, but it is also information on how much the author would sell his art for. Page has some…
DR-M031.1-DR-M031.2 The Old Burrell Memoral Hospital
This story is about Burrell Memorial Hospital. The author talks about the original building as well as the building constructed in the 1950's, which is still standing today. The author also speaks about some of the doctors and other workers at…
DR-M030 Gainsboro School 1951-1952
This story is about Gainsboro School. The author talks about a few of the teachers as well as some memorable details and anecdotes especially regarding the Coal Stoves and what happened when students were late to Mrs. Taylor's class.
DR-M029 Sunday Service (A-31)
This story is about the author going to Church on Sundays at Mount Zion AME Church. The author talks about how his mother was an usher as well as how he would use the time to "make eyes at the girls we liked". Included scanned copy of a drawing with…
DR-M028.1-DR-M028.2 Picadilly (A-51)
This story is about the Picadilly Restaurant and its neighbors. The author focuses on the businesses surrounding the Picadilly and the social circumstances present before Urban Renewal. Included scanned copy of drawing DR-A071. Back of copy has…
DR-M027 Easy Money (B-18)
This story is about how the author would watch others bet and gamble over cards in alleys. The author says, "I guess I learned a lot from watching other play a looseing game". Included scanned copy of a drawing with label "Easy Money (B-18)". Item ID…
DR-M026.1-DR-M026.2 Moveing to patton
This story is about the author's arrival to Roanoke as well as the schools he attended in Roanoke and why he returned. Toward the end of the story, he begins to reminisce on the history of Gainsboro and how it was before Urban Renewal. Scanned image…
DR-M025.1-DR-M025.2 First Life Saveing Crew
This story is about the Hunton Life Saving Crew, "The very first here in Roanoke all Black owned and opprated". The author tells the story of fetching the Crew when a pregnant woman called on him to do so.
DR-M024.1-DR-M024.3 Untitled
This story is largely about the author, his background, and his life. He talks about his family and the jobs he has had to provide for that family. He worked for 23.5 years at Norfolk and Western Railway (now Norfolk and Southern). In this story, he…
DR-M023 B69
This story is about Washington Park and its purpose of being a gathering space for people. The author talks about "people would come to Washington Park on the 4th of July and Labor Day. Those holiday was like going to Bush Garden or Kings Domion".…
DR-M022.1-DR-M022.3 Mayor Taylor
This story is about Rev. Noel C. Taylor, the first Black mayor of Roanoke and preacher at High Street Baptist Church. The author talks about Taylor's approachability, but also his disapproval at the changes that occured while Taylor was mayor. The…
DR-M021.1-DR-M021.4 Buster Webb and Rideing free
This story is about Webb's Garage off of Henry Street. The author talks about how he would ride motorcycles with one of Buster Webb's children. The author also talks about Urban Renewal and the businesses and community that suffered.
DR-M020.1-DR-M020.2 Watch Man Called Bill
This story is about "William Whitton", or Bill, of Bills Clock and Watch Repair. The author shares a story about how Bill would send him to Henry Street to grab his lunch and "make a nickel".
DR-M019.1-DR-M019.2 Williams Huntington Branch YMCA and Patton ave
This story is about the "Williams Huntington Branch YMCA" as well as some of the people, including members of the author's family, that lived nearby the YMCA. The author also talks about several of the businesses and buildings around the YMCA as…
DR-M018.1-DR-M018.2 Virginia Theater Centre ave,
This story is about the "Virginia Theather" where the author and his friends would go to see movies. The author talks about how movie tickets would only be 9 cents, but then they went up to 19 cents in "later years". This story is also largely about…
DR-M017.1-DR-M017.2 Star City Audortorum
This story is about the "Star City Audotorum" and its popularity in the 1950's and 1960's. The author talks about acts like "Lord Price, Little Richard, James Brown Little Willie John and many other", and how they would then stay at the Hotel Dumas…
DR-M016.1-DR-M016.3 Royal Garden
This story is about "Royal Garden, what a place,, located in Spring Wood park,," which is now Washington Park. The author also talks extensively about the City Dump that was placed in Washington Park: "You would pass a beautyfull water fall between…
DR-M015.1-DR-M015.4 Royal Garden
This story is about the Royal Garden Dance Hall, located in Springwood Park (what is now Washington Park). The author talked about how there was all sorts of entertainment there: swimming, dancing, "Black shows,, like Silas Green from New Orleans",…
DR-M014.1-DR-M014.3 Picadilly Resaraunt and Club
This story is about the Picadilly Restaurant which later became either the Top Hat or "SadiLite". The author recounts the restaurant owners as well as the reputation of the Picadilly as one of those "places where alchol was being sold". The author…
DR-M013.1-DR-M013.2 Peach Rd and Gainsboro Rd
This story is about Urban Renewal and the Gainsboro Community. The author speaks of the families forced back into debt, "My parents had our home paid for, but like everybody else, Mom and Dad had to go back in dept, and buy another house". The author…
DR-M012.1-DR-M012.3 North of Henry St.
This story is about where the "Johnson an Reed Realitor" building sat in Gainsboro. It is also about how the author's family rented from this company in the mid-twentieth century. The story is also about the neighbors of this business as well as the…
DR-M011 Mt. Zion on Gainsboro
This story is about how the author and his mother attended "Mt Zion AME" when first settling in Roanoke. The author also wrote "The City of Roanoke called progress I personally call it robbry eith papper and a penn" in reference to Urban Renewal and…
DR-M010.1-DR-M010.3 Mr Martian Fish Market
This story is about not only "Mr. Martian Fish Market", but also about the neighbors of this business and the people that ran the market. The author also reminisces on the past and the Black community in Roanoke.
DR-M009.1-DR-M009.5 Law and Order
This story centers around law enforcement and police officers in Roanoke. The author tells a specific story about being told to leave "Elmwood Park" and not returning until 2009 because of a police officer enforcing the park as segregated. The author…
DR-M008.1-DR-M008.2 Gainsboro Library
This story is about the "Gainsboro Libary" and "Mrs Lee" (Virginia Y. Lee). The author talks about how he and his family lived a block away from the library, and how his mother would rent out some of the cookbooks. The author also says that he would…
DR-M007.1-DR-M007.2 Gainsboro Rd.
This story is about the "Fizers Funeral Home", the Rose family and the Henderson Family. The author also talks about "Johnie Boy Henderson" and how he was run over by "a trash truck, while dumping at the city landfill" and how he lived to tell the…
DR-M006.1-DR-M006.2 Erricks Loungue
This story is about "Erricks Loungue" and about the people who ran the Lounge as well as another club, The Room. One of the bouncers, "Harold Basham" also drove one of the School Buses, and the author describes him as quite strict.
DR-M005.1-DR-M005.4 Dells,s
This story is largely concerned with Dell's Cafe and the building it was situated in. Other neighbors of the business are also mentioned. The author shares memories of how special Dell's was to him and how it was a staple in the community.
DR-M004.1-DR-M004.3 Doctor Butler
This story is about the author's experience with Dr. Wendell Butler, a dentist whose practice was located on Henry Street. The author talks about how bad he needed a tooth pulled, and how Dr. Butler had the author work around the office to make up…
DR-M003.1-DR-M003.2 Booker T. Washington
This story is about the author's time in school in Gainsboro at Booker T. Washington Junior High School and Lucy Addison High School. The author speaks about friends and bullies as well as different teachers and their subjects. The author also…
DR-M002.1-DR-M002.2 Begaining of Gainsboro Rd.
This story is largely about the Gainsboro community before Urban Renewal. The author anecdotally describes places and people in Gainsboro, and specifically on Gainsboro Road, Gilmer Avenue, and Henry Street.
DR-M001.1-DR-M001.2 Clubs Bars and Boozs
This story is largely about the author's ability to create art about Jesus and other holy people. The author also talks a great deal about his perceptions of others and their spiritual relationships. The author talks about going to Church as well as…
DR-A485
This image portrays a small child running toward Jesus. There are two angels pictured, one on either side of Jesus. The artist wrote, "Welcome Home" and signed the bottom right corner.
DR-A484 Untitled
This image portrays Jesus being crucified. Two others are being crucified, one on either side.
DR-A483 Untitled (Resurrection)
This image portrays Jesus after he rose from the dead. His arms are raised and viewers can see the holes in his hands and feet from the nails. Three crosses are in the background.
Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A482 (Crucifixion)
This image depicts Jesus being crucified. Two other people are being crucified, one on either side. There are several soldiers and onlookers at the foot of the cross.
Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A481 Untitled
This image depicts Jesus being crucified. Two other people are being crucified, one on either side. There are four figures around Jesus, but all of the figures in the image are blacked out.
DR-A480 North East
This image depicts Rutherford Avenue in North East Roanoke. B&G Grocery can be seen on the far right of the image. Many people and cars can be seen crossing the street. The Roanoke Gas Company tanks can also be seen in the background of the…
DR-A479 Evening on the Yard
This image depicts several businesses on Henry Street, and the street is bustling with people. On the left side, from top to bottom, listed businesses are "Weebys Grocries Coak Cola ABC", "Pepsi Cola 308 Club", "Pool Hall", "Barber Shop", "Nicks Cafe…
DR-A478 Winter Wonderland, c. 1951
This image depicts the Gainsboro Branch Library after snow has fallen. There are many children playing in the Library Yard, building snowmen and throwing snowballs. The William A. Hunton Branch YMCA can be seen on the far right. A note on the back of…
DR-A477 Dumas
This image depicts the Hotel Dumas on Henry Street. There appears to be a coffee shop inside, and the Jack and Jills Soda Shop on the right. Several houses and buildings recede into the background. People are seen walking and biking across the…
DR-A475 First Street Bridge
"The late David A. Ramey captured images of life in Roanoke, many from memory. In images such as this one, he focused on the vibrant Gainsboro neighborhood, much lost to urban renewal efforts of the 1960s. Mr. Ramey's writing captures the spirit of a…
DR-A474 Roanoke Police Officers, 1960
"The late David A. Ramey captured many images of Roanokers, from fellow Norfolk Southern employees to these African-American police officers from the segregated years of the 1960s. Community policing has deep roots in Roanoke. The officers pictured…
DR-A473 Gainsboro Library, Patton Avenue, 1957
This image depicts the Gainsboro Branch Library on Patton Avenue. St. Andrew's Catholic Church can be seen up the hill on Jefferson Street, and two nuns appear to be walking to the library from the church. Five people are walking around the street…
DR-A472 Gainsboro Nightfall
"The late David A. Ramey captured images of life in Roanoke, many from memory. In images such as this these, he focused on the vibrant Gainsboro neighborhood, much lost to urban renewal efforts of the 1960s. Mr. Ramey's work is noted for his…
DR-A471 Dumas Hotel
"The late David A. Ramey captured images of life in Roanoke, many from memory. In images such as this these, he focused on the vibrant Gainsboro neighborhood, much lost to urban renewal efforts of the 1960s. Mr. Ramey's work spans a broad range of…
DR-A470 Untitled
This image depicts a man and a young boy having a conversation out on the porch. The address number on the house is "1201". The boy seems to be pointing toward a cityscape.
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
DR-A469 Untitled
This image depicts an eight-person band on stage with several people watching and dancing from below the stage.
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
DR-A468 Untitled
This image depicts a burger, a soda, a piece of pie, a hot dog, and assumedly some kind of sandwich. The burger is priced at 10 cents, the soda is 10 cents, the slice of pie is 15 cents, the hot dog is 10 cents, and the sandwich is 15 cents. The…
DR-A467 Untitled
This image depicts two people shaking hands on the street with a few onlookers. One of the people shaking hands is on crutches. The sign on the left side of the image says, "Pepsi Cola". The artist wrote, "Help" in the bottom right corner.
Loose…
Loose…
DR-A466 Untitled
This image depicts what is assumedly Nick's Cafe/ There are four people at the counter while two men work behind the counter. From left to right, the signs on the back wall read, "Help Wanted", "Coffee 25 Sodas 15 Ice Tea 10 Hot Chocilat", and "Bowl…
DR-A465 Untitled
This image depicts what is assumedly Nick's Cafe. There are four people sitting at the counter, and another standing while two men work behind the counter. The floor is checkered and there are three hams hanging from the wall on the right. The artist…
DR-A464 Untitled
This image focuses on a taxi cab in the middle of the image. There are houses lining the street on both sides and the road recedes into the background. The artist signed the work and also wrote, "CAB (c) 2015".
DR-A463 Untitled
This image depicts a pair of boxing gloves as well as a bell. The author initialed the work and wrote, "Jessie Baker (c) 2015".
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
DR-A462 Untitled
This image depicts a roll of bread, a pie, and a red apple. The artist signed the work and also wrote, "Pie Man (c) 1991".
Loose from Taubman.
Loose from Taubman.
DR-A461 Untitled
This image depicts someone with a large tray of pies. There is an oven in the background and several places in which the walls are crumbling. Ingredients like oil and "Flower" can also be seen in the background. The artist signed the piece and also…
DR-A460 Untitled
This image depicts a pharmacist and a young boy on a bicycle. The pharmacist is holding something, and the young boy's bicycle has the words "Brooks Drug" written on it. The building behind them also has windows labelled as "Brooks Drugs". The artist…
DR-A459 Untitled
This image depicts a man leaving the Pool Hall while holding a pool stick. A woman is walking across the street, and two other men can be seen inside the Pool Hall. The artist initialed the work and also wrote "(c) 2015".
Loose from Taubman. Top…
Loose from Taubman. Top…
DR-A458 Untitled
This image depicts a woman, assumedly a beautician, helping another woman into the hairdryer. A boy stands at the window, looking in. There are pieces of paper on the wall as well as bottled items that are unlabeled. A small sink is there as well.…
DR-A457 Untitled
This image shows various hair care and shaving supplies like a comb, clippers, and some soap. The artist initialed the piece and also wrote "(c) 2007".
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
Loose from Taubman. Page is unevenly cut.
DR-A456 Untitled
This image depicts five boys running down the street. One of the boys seems to be holding a stick. Houses are lining the street, and St. Andrew's Catholic Church can be seen in the background. The artist signed the piece and also wrote "(c)…
DR-A455 Untitled
This image depicts three people standing and looking at the advertisements for entertainment. Far left sign says, "James Brown and the Famous Flames July 29 1961 Ebony Club". The middle sign says, "Lord Price 15 piece Band Sep. 2nd 1961 Ebony Club".…
DR-A454 Untitled
This image assumedly depicts the interior of Weeby's Grocery. There is a man standing at the counter, helping direct a customer. On the wall, there are several canned and jarred items as well as boxes marked, "Shoe" and "Glove". There is an apparent…
DR-A453 Untitled
This image assumedly depicts the interior of Weeby's Grocery. There are two men standing behind the counter as they help a customer. There are several canned and jarred items on the shelves as well as large hams and bags of coal for "50 [cents]".…
DR-A452 Untitled
This image depicts a busy street with many cars and people crossing. The one legible sign says, "Bank Virginia". The street is lined with other buildings, but none are labelled. There is a cross street visible, but it is also not labelled. The artist…
DR-A451 Untitled
This image depicts Indigenous people of North Carolina and Virginia, as notated by the artist. There appears to be some kind of ceremony or celebration happening as there is likely music and people dancing in the background. The author wrote, "Two…
DR-A450 Untitled
This image depicts Indigenous people of Virginia, according to the artist. In the foreground of the image, there is a man sitting on top of a horse, and there are several other people on horses around him. The background is largely wooded. The artist…
DR-A449 Untitled
This image depicts Indigenous people of Virginia, according to the artist. There is one man sitting on top of a horse, and several other people standing off to the sides. One seems to be chopping wood. The artist initialed the work and also wrote,…
DR-A448 Untitled
This image depicts a small stream cutting through the image. There is a small bridge that goes over the water, and several trees surrounding the stream. The artist signed, "David - R".
DR-A447 Untitled
This image depicts a large farmhouse as well as a barn with several horses walking in a small and enclosed pasture. Two cars and a horse trailer are also pictured.
DR-A446 Untitled
This image depicts a simple drawing of a dock and four boats along the shoreline of a body of water. The artist initialed the work and wrote "2009".
DR-A445 Untitled
This image depicts what is assumedly Smith Mountain Lake. There are three boats in the water, and one has two boys fishing in it. There is an overturned boat on the shore. The author signed the work and wrote, "Smith MTN on the Lake".
DR-A444 Untitled
This image depicts a large cabin-like home on the side of a lake. There is a boat docked in the lake, and a truck driving away from the house. There is another, smaller, boat in the yard off to the right of the home. Two deer can also be seen on the…
DR-A443 Untitled
This image depicts a man waving to a kid walking up the street. There is a large cabin-like structure with another man sitting on the porch as well as two other buildings off to the left. The rest of the image is largely wooded.
DR-A442 Untitled
This image depicts three boys at a donkey pen. The two donkeys are right next to the fence by the boys. A trailer is off to the left, and the sun is setting over the mountains in the background.
DR-A441 Untitled
This image has the viewer look out on the porch. There is a chicken, a bicycle, and a swing in the tree on the left side of the image and a fenced off area on the right. Three other buildings can be seen in the background of the image. The rest of…
DR-A440 Untitled (West Side of Henry Street)
This image depicts the west side of Henry Street. From left to right, buildings are labelled as, "Dumas", "Hunters Cafe", "Hotel Palace", "Pool Hall", "Horse Shoe", and "BPW Cab Co". High Street cuts through the left side of the image as well. The…
DR-A439 The Real Henry Street 1949
This image shows Henry Street, cutting through the middle of the image. Several people and cars are seen moving through the street. On the left side of the image, moving backwards, signs say, "Hair Cuts Plus", "Dentest", "Dumas Hotel", "Jack &…
DR-A438 Untitled ("The Church on the Hill")
This image depicts "The Church on the Hill," likely referring to St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The church is at the center of the image with a small building off to the left as well. A road cuts through the front of the image with a sign that says…
DR-A437 Untitled (Dancing at Nick's Cafe)
This image depicts a lively restaurant scene, assumedly at Nick's Cafe. Booths along the left side of the image are filled with people, and the counter on the right is also busy with workers and customers. There is one man dancing on the checkerboard…
DR-A436 Untitled
This image depicts a large farmhouse in a wooded area.
DR-A435 Untitled
This image depicts "Tank Town." 7th Avenue North East cuts through the center of the image, and the Roanoke Gas Company gas tanks, are featured at the end of the street. The very front of the foreground features, "Bundle Wood Bag Coal 50 [cents]",…
DR-A434 Untitled
This image depicts Jesus being held by his mother, Mary, after dying on the cross. There are a few other men pictured, including soldiers. The sky is dark and overcast.
DR-A433 Untitled
This image depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. This seems to either be taking place during the nailing of the hands, or the removal of Jesus from the cross. There are several bystanders, possibly including his mother, Mary, in blue on the right.
DR-A432 Untitled
This image depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. There are several bystanders pictured including soldiers. The sky is dark and overcast. There seems to be a notation in the bottom right corner, but it is obscured by the frame.
DR-A431 Untitled
This image depicts three boys sitting in the back of a horse-drawn buggy. There is a man driving the buggy as well. They are headed toward a farmhouse. "June Will Mack" and "Home place 1944" written at bottom of page. "June Ramey Will Ramey Mack…
DR-A430 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse and several people in the yard. A farmer is also driving a buggy toward the background of the image.
DR-A429 Untitled
This image depicts two men sitting in chairs on the front porch of a house. A woman seems to be bringing drinks to them from inside of the house. There is also a dog on the front porch as well as chickens in the yard. Artist signed and wrote "011" in…
DR-A428 Untitled
This image depicts a man, likely James Ramey, as he aims a gun out of view. He has two rabbits on his belt and appears to be on his own in the forest. "James Ramey as a young man", "Uncle James 1927", and "Ridgeway Va" written on lower left corner.
DR-A427 Untitled
This image appears to be depicting the slaughter of a pig. There are several people standing in the background, and a small dog in the foreground. "3447689" written in lower right.
DR-A426 Untitled
This image appears to be depicting the slaughter of a pig. There are several people standing in the background, and there is another pig off to the right side of the image.
DR-A425 Untitled
This image depicts three people standing at a pig pen, feeding the pigs corn on the cob. There is a farmhouse in the background as well as some chickens.
DR-A424 Untitled
This image depicts a woman walking toward the viewer while balancing something large on her head. She is walking away from a cabin-like structure where a man is sitting on the stoop. They are in a heavily wooded area. "Grand Daddy Dave" written on…
DR-A423 Untitled
This drawing depicts three cabin-style houses and seems to also list the owners of these houses in the description at the bottom of the image. There is a man sitting on the stoop of the first cabin and a woman seems to be walking down the road as…
DR-A422 Untitled
This image depicts a farmer plowing a field while being led by two donkeys. There is a farmhouse with smoke rising from the chimney on the right side of the image. "On the Ramey farm" written on the bottom left, signed "Sonnie" and dated…
DR-A421 Untitled
This image depicts what is assumedly "Grandaddy" who is working in the fields with two horses. There is a farmhouse in the background as well. Artist signed as "Sonnie". "Sun up Sun-Down Grandaddy 1944" also written in lower left. "#2004" written in…
DR-A420 Untitled
This image depicts a man plowing a field with two donkeys. There is a farmhouse off to the right side of the image, and the sun is setting over the mountains in the background. "Grandaddy" written in lower right, signed "Sonny Ramey" and dated 1944.
DR-A419 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse. The house has a well, a clothesline, and a god. There is also a truck and a tractor off to the right side of the image. There are also three more houses that recede into the background on the right side. "Aunt Alice…
DR-A418 Untitled
This image depicts what is assumedly the Perkins Home. This home has a well, a dog, and two vehicles. There also appears to be a church off to the left side of the image. Several cars are parked at the church. "Perkins Home 1949" written in lower…
DR-A417 Untitled
This image depicts two large buildings. The one on the left is a red brick building, and the one on the right is a building with white siding. A blue car is parked out front. Several other buildings recede into the background on the right side.…
DR-A416 Untitled
This image depicts two large buildings. The one on the left is a red brick building, and the one on the right is a building with white siding. A bicycle and a blue car are also pictured. "1944 Chestnut Knob" written in lower right.
DR-A415 Untitled
This image depicts, assumedly Naomi and Sonny at Chestnut Knob. Naomi is putting clothes on the clothesline while Sonny is riding his tricycle in the yard. The farmhouse is in the background as well as two other buildings. "Naomi and Sonny 1943…
DR-A414 Untitled
This image depicts a small child standing in front of a red car. There are buildings behind him that recede into the background. "Sonny at the Age of 3 1942" written in lower right.
DR-A413 Untitled
This image depicts a close-up of the farmhouse. There is a fire going as well as a clothesline stretched across the image. A man is seen on the far left side of the image. Another farmhouse is off to the right. Artist signed as "Sonny, David Ramey"…
DR-A412 Untitled
This image depicts three people walking toward a farmhouse in the distance. They are walking through a heavily wooded area, and they are carrying buckets. The artist signed the work.
DR-A411 Untitled
This image depicts three people walking toward a farmhouse. There are also chickens, a trailer, and an outhouse by the farmhouse. All three people appear to be carrying buckets. The artist signed the work. Dated 2010.
DR-A410 Untitled
This image depicts what is assumed to be "Elnora going to bus stop Jessie on the other side of road 1946" according to the artist's notation. There is a "Henry County Public School" bus in front of a large farmhouse. Four people can be seen waving at…
DR-A409 Untitled
This image depicts the inside of a church. The pews are full of people, and there appears to be a preacher at the front of the room. "1939" in lower right.
DR-A408 Untitled
This image depicts a church in the snow. There are several people walking toward the church and there are many cars parked in the yard. A sign in the yard reads, "Pine Ridge Baptist". There also appears to be the name of a pastor, but it is cut off.
DR-A407 Untitled
This image depicts a large building, possibly a church, with several cars and people waiting out front.
DR-A406 Untitled
This image depicts a church as well as several people walking in front of the building. Six cars are parked beside the church and the sun appears to be setting over the mountains.
DR-A405 Untitled
This image depicts a large building, possibly a church, with several cars and people waiting out front.
DR-A404 Untitled
This image depicts a large church building. Several people are walking around the front lawn toward the church. There is a cemetery on the bottom right side of the image as well.
DR-A403 Untitled
This image depicts a church as well as many families headed toward the church. Several cars full of people are parked in the front yard. Artist signed and dated 2010. "Down by the Lake" written in lower right.
DR-A402 Untitled
This image depicts a woman preparing something at the stove. There is a small dog at her feet.
DR-A401 Untitled
This image depicts a lighthouse and a body of water with two boats sailing on it. There is a dock with another two boats tied up. The artist signed the work.
DR-A400 Untitled
This image depicts a group of six people eating at a table. There is a woman in the background carrying a tray of food. There is an old stove in the background. Initialed and dated 2012.
DR-A399 Untitled
This image depicts a kitchen scene with six people. There is an old stove against the wall and a woman is holding a tray of food. The other five people are seated at the table and seem to be laughing and chatting. There is a box of "Kellogg Corn…
DR-A398 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse in the snow. There is a clothesline, a trailer, and an outhouse in the foreground. Another house can be seen off to the right side of the background.
DR-A397 Untitled
This image depicts a group of nine people sitting around a dinner table assumedly praying. There is an old stove in the background of the image. Artist signed and dated work 1943.
DR-A396 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse in the snow. There are two sheds, an outhouse, a trailer, and a woodpile in the yard that are covered with snow. Artist dated work 1946 "Grandaddy's House Ridgeway VA".
DR-A395 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse. The land also has a fire, a clothesline, a trailer, and an outhouse on the land. Another farmhouse can be seen in the background on the right side. Artist dated 1946. "Ramey Land 1946 Ridgeway Va" written in lower…
DR-A394 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse. There are chickens, a fire, and a clothesline in the foreground. Another house can be seen receding into the background.
Reproduction says on back, "Out behind Grandads House,, Ridgeway Va. 1944 Home of Barbara…
Reproduction says on back, "Out behind Grandads House,, Ridgeway Va. 1944 Home of Barbara…
DR-A393 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse. There are also pigs, chickens, a trailer, a clothesline, a fire, and an outhouse on the fenced-in property. Three people can be seen walking on the right side of the image.
DR-A392.1 Untitled
This image shows two men looking at each other with their arms at their sides, almost like a shrug.
On reverse of DR-A392.
On reverse of DR-A392.
DR-A392 Untitled
This image depicts a farmhouse. There is a small child in the front yard as well as a pig and some chickens. There is a fire, a trailer, a shed, and an outhouse surrounding the farmhouse. The artist wrote, "Day Break Ramey Farm Sonny" in the…
DR-A391 Untitled
This image depicts six people standing in front of a building. They appear to possibly be staff. The artist signed the work and wrote, "Plantation" and "1992" in the corner.
DR-A390 Untitled
This image depicts "Gods House Baptist" on a snowy day. There are several people walking toward the church as well as some children playing in the snow and gathering around a fire. There is smoke rising from a chimney on the church.
DR-A389 Hotel Roanoke 1960
This image depicts the Hotel Roanoke as well as the Norfolk and Western Railway Offices (now Higher Education Center). There are groundskeepers working around some of the trees, and two people walking on the sidewalk outside of the property. The…
DR-A388 1958 (East Side of Henry Street)
This image depicts some of the businesses on Henry Street. From the left, there are "Brooks Drugs", " Show Shine J. Baker", "Day & Night Cab Stand 371-0932", and "Nicks Cafe". All of the businesses appear to be busy and the street is bustling with…
DR-A387 Untitled (Princeton Yard Office, N&W RR)
This image depicts the "Prinston Yard Office N&W R.R. Office". The office itself looks like a small building, but a large train is coming through on the train tracks along with several workers on it. The train is marked "1769" with the N&W logo.…
DR-A386 4th July, Washington Park 1957
This image depicts Washington Park. Several school buses as well as cars and bicycles are featured. The school buses, from left to right, are labelled as "Wytheville Co.", "Henry Co.", "Bedford Co.", and "Cambel Co.". On the left side of the image,…
DR-A385 Untitled
This image depicts a bow of fruit situated in front of a picture of Jesus' crucifixion. The bowl also has one candle on the left and one candle on the right. Some of the fruit has fallen out of the bowl, and there is also a glass of a dark red liquid…
DR-A384 1958 (Henry St. Bridge)
This image largely depicts the Henry Street Bridge as it crosses over the Norfolk and Western Railroad Tracks that separate Gainsboro from Downtown Roanoke. Workers of the railway are by the tracks, and other people can be seen walking across the…
DR-A383 Gainsboro School, Mt. Zion Church 1951
This image depicts "Mt Zion AME" Church on the left of the image, and "Gainsboro School" on the right. Houses recede into the background on both sides of the image, and many people fill the sidewalks, streets, and yards.
Featured in Gainsboro…
Featured in Gainsboro…
DR-A382.1 Untitled
This image depicts the Gainsboro Branch Library in black and white. Eight people can be seen walking or biking in the foreground of the image. St. Andrew's Catholic Church is in the top right corner of the image. The artist notated "1958" in the…
DR-A382 Untitled
This image depicts the Gainsboro Branch Library. "Negibors Store ABC" is poking out from behind the library. There are two kids playing football in the Library Yard, and a dog is watching them from the side. Other people are seen around the library…
DR-A381 Untitled
This image shows Jesus in the middle of a landscape, looking at the viewer. His hands show scars from the crucifixion, and his head is encircled by a halo. There are flowers in the bottom of the image.
DR-A380 Untitled
This image is a streetscape of an unknown area. There are several buildings surrounding the main street at the center of the image, and a larger cityscape toward the background of the image. Several cars and people crowd the sidewalks of the main…
DR-A379 Untitled
This image shows a body of water with several boats floating across. There is a large cityscape in the background, assumedly Norfolk, VA (notation in the bottom corner). Another seemingly separate cityscape is situated on the right side of the image.…
DR-A378 Untitled
This image shows three rows of houses as well as several cars and trucks maneuvering the streets those houses are on. There are numerous people walking on the sidewalks as well. Toward the middle of the image, the artist wrote, "A Busy Street". There…
DR-A377 Untitled
This image shows a streetscape with a large wire tower in the center of the background. There are several buildings surrounding the street. One on the left of the image reads, "Joe Pub" and a building on the right reads, "Restraunt". Several people…
DR-A376 Untitled
This image is largely focused on a woman and a small boy looking out onto a body of water as well as a large boat and an expansive cityscape. The artist wrote "Crossing the Bay To Norfolk 1945" in the bottom corner.
DR-A375 Untitled
This image features a "Greyhound Lines" bus in the station as well as three people waving at the bus. The bus appears to be headed to "Washigton". There are four gate signs, and, from front to back, they read, "Gate 7 Washington", "Gate 6 New York",…
DR-A374 Untitled
This image assumedly takes place in either London or France as noted by the artist in the bottom corner. There are several buildings stretching across the image. The building on the far left side of the image is labelled as "J&S", but it is the only…
DR-A373 Untitled
This image shows a man on a motorcycle as well as other motorcycles in the background as well. A sign at the top of the image says, "Harley Davison".
DR-A372 Untitled
This image shows a woman and a young boy walking toward a "Greyhound Lines" bus assumedly headed toward "Norfolk Exp". There seems to be someone directing passengers to the bus as well as a worker pushing a luggage cart. There is another bus in the…
DR-A371 Untitled
This image features the Royal Garden Dance Hall. On the left, there is also a swimming pool and a small river, assumedly Lick Run, running on the side. There are several people featured in the image as they walk around the dance hall and the swimming…
DR-A370 Untitled
This image features motorcyclists driving toward the viewer. There are several other cars and trucks driving on the very busy road. A large cityscape is in the background. A building on the left of the image advertises a trucking company and road…
DR-A369 Untitled
This image features the Royal Garden Dance Hall. Behind and off to the left, there is also a swimming pool shown. There are several people wandering on the lawn and toward the pool as well as an assumedly packed dance hall seen through the windows.…
DR-A367 Untitled
This image is portraying Henry Street. There are several businesses portrayed, including, "Weebys Groc", "Club 308", "Barber", "Brooks Drugs", "Pool Room", "BPW Cab", and "Horse Shoe Cafe". There are several people walking up and down Henry Street,…
DR-A366 Untitled
This image is primarily focused on the "Atlantic Sandwich Stand". The sign for the stand also says, "INC PEPSY COLA". The inside of the Atlantic seems very busym and more people are outside of the stand, walking around. To the right of the Atlantic…
DR-A365 Untitled
This image, as notated by the artist, takes place on "7th St NE". The tanks present toward the top of the image are there to signal that this was a part of Tank Town. Two businesses in the front of the image are listed as "Wine Store" and "B&G Groc".…
DR-A364 Untitled
This image looks down Gainsboro Road toward the downtown area of Roanoke. On the left side of the foreground, there is the Gainsboro Branch Library and the library yard. Further down Gainsboro Road, the artist has noted the presence of "Negibors…
DR-A363 Untitled
This image features the several businesses on Henry Street including "Hunters Cafe", "Atlantic Sandwich Stand", "Ebony Club", and "Dumas Hotel". There is also the black and white depiction of the Hotel Roanoke on the left side of the image. Several…
DR-A362 Untitled
This image features a street view of Henry Street at night. On the left side, the businesses, from front to back are, "308 Club", "Brooks Ph Dr. Brooks", "Pool Hall", "Nicks Caf", and "Merico Club". On the right of the image, from front to back, the…
DR-A361 Untitled
This image features Jesus surrounded by four children and holding another. Jesus is standing on a path that recedes into the background that shows a large cityscape. Glitter is used as one of the mediums in the piece. The artist signed the piece and…
DR-A360 Untitled
This image seemingly portrays "Harrison Ave 1959" as notated by the artist in the bottom corner of the image. Most of the image is in black and white except for St. Andrew's Catholic Church at the top of the image. There are several people walking in…
DR-A359 Untitled
This image takes place at the intersection of Henry Street and High Street. The main focus appears to be "Hunters Cafe" and "Palace Hotel" on the right side of the image. People are seen on the street as well as in the windows of the buildings that…
DR-A358 Untitled
This image shows four different businesses located on Henry Street. From left to right, "Doctor Butler DDS", "Coffee Shop", "Hotel Dumas", and "Jack & Jills Soda Shop". There are several people seen inside each of the shops as well as two people…
DR-A357 Untitled
This image portrays "Gainsboro School 1951" as notated by the artist in the bottom corner. The large, red, brick building was located on Gainsboro Road (also referred to as Peach Road at the time). Through the windows of the school, students and…
DR-A356.1 Untitled
This image is assumedly of "great niece daughter of nephew William Ramey" as notated by a slip of paper included with the image. There is a young girl pictured with beads in her hair. The artist also wrote, on the piece, "Too Sweet -…
DR-A356 Untitled
This image is assumedly Lick Run creek at Washington Park. The shaded water source has several people wading through as well as more people walking to and from the water in the grassy area. There are several school buses in the background as well as…
DR-A355 Untitled
This image shows a river cutting through the center of the image. On the left side there are a couple of houses and a few cars. On the right side, there are more buildings, including a church toward the top of the image. None of the streets or…
DR-A354 Untitled
This image shows a family standing at a waterfall, assumedly Lick Run in Washington Park. The sign on the left side of the image says "Washington Park" and the sign on the right says, "Springwood Park Trail". The trail circles around the image, and…
DR-A353 Untitled
This image shows the inside of a church, most likely in the middle of a service. There is a preacher in the pulpit area, and a large choir is congregated behind him. From the center to the bottom of the image, there are several pews full of people…
DR-A352 Untitled
This image portrays a church, although it is an unlabeled church. The white stone building has several people walking toward it - assumedly for a service. Many cars are parked along the street in front of the church. There are other houses…
DR-A351 Untitled
This image shows Mt. Zion AME and Gainsboro School. Although slightly illegible, it is assumed that the horizontal street in the image is Gainsboro Road. Mount Zion is the large brick building with the circular stained glass window at the front of…
DR-A350 Untitled
This image depicts a church service. There appears to be a minister in the pulpit area with a choir further off to the right. The pews seem to be the focal point of the image, and they feature people ranged from sitting to standing with their arms…
DR-A349 Untitled
This image depicts a minister welcoming in a crowd of people for a service. There are several people walking toward the church. There is a small sign on the left of the image that reads, "Sun Prayer Fri 730". To the right of the image, there seems to…
DR-A348 Untitled
This image appears to be a minister welcoming in a crowd of people for a service. There are several people outside of the church walking toward the entrance. Next to the church is "Bailys Dept Store". The artist signed the work and also wrote "1990"…
DR-A347 Untitled
This image shows a church service. There is a preacher in the pulpit area and there is a large choir behind him. There are several rows of pews, and in the pews are people who range from seated to standing and dancing. The artist signed the work.
DR-A346 Untitled
This image portrays Mount Zion AME Church. The building is shown from the front, and has one stained glass window in the middle of the building. The image shows an intersection, but does not name the streets. Thee are five cars pictured and a couple…
DR-A345 Untitled
This image portrays Mount Zion AME Church. The large brick building is decorated with several stained glass windows. There is a small section of another building off to the left side.
DR-A344 Untitled
This image portrays Mt. Zion AME Church. The large brick building is placed at an intersection, and there seem to be two people walking around in the foreground of the image. Artist signed the piece and also wrote "Mt Zion Gainsboro Rd 55 2010" in…
DR-A343 Untitled
This image portrays St. Andrew's Catholic Church. There are several cars in the parking lot and a couple of buildings off to the side of the church. The artist signed the piece and wrote "2011" in the bottom corner.
Image is unevenly cut.
Image is unevenly cut.
DR-A342 Untitled
This streetscape shows a busy intersection with many cars and pedestrians. None of the buildings are labelled, but they do seem to be a mix of homes and businesses. The artist signed the piece and also wrote "1992" in the bottom corner.
DR-A341 Untitled
This image highlights "Hilltop Groceries". The building itself seems to be split between the grocery portion and the "Grill". A Roanoke City truck appears to be coming to collect the week's garbage. There are several cars parked nearby, and there are…
DR-A340 Untitled
This image takes place at the intersection between Fairfax Avenue Northwest and 11th Street Northwest. This image shows a couple of stores on the left side of the main street pictured. Those stores are "Carter Jones", "Carland Drug", and "Kroger". A…
DR-A339 Untitled
This image features ten people standing in front of a landscape of Roanoke. The Mill Mountain Star is on the top left of the image. The people pictured, from left to right, are "Judge Harris", "O-Lee Ware", "Rev. Greene", "Paul Adams Chief of…
DR-A338 Untitled
This image takes place at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Patton Avenue. St. Andrew's Catholic Church is on the upper right side. The Gainsboro Branch Library is in the center of the image, and the Claytor Mansion is on the left side. More…
DR-A337 Untitled
This image features a white house as the main focus of the image. In the yard of the house, there are two cars, some chickens, a dog, and a bicycle. There are also a couple of trash cans in the yard as well as an additional car parked on the street.…
DR-A336 Untitled
This image is assumedly taking place on Henry Street. There are two police officers in the front of the image and there are several people in the background of the image, walking around the street and shops. There is a pool hall on the left of the…
DR-A335 Untitled
This image features Hotel Roanoke on the left side of the image. The hotel is situated above "A&P", assumed to be "A&P Super Stores". There does appear to be a train crossing the tracks in the background.
DR-A334 Untitled
This image features seven people standing in front of a landscape of Roanoke. From left to right, people are labelled as "Judge Harris", "O.L Ware", "Paul Adams Chief of Police", "Reiigh Quarles Fire Chief", "Noel C Taylor Mayor", "Johnson Roanoke…
DR-A333 Untitled
This image features the outside of Brooks Pharmacy. Five people are shown both inside and outside of the pharmacy. One of those people tips his hat to the woman shown. The artist signed the piece and also wrote "1995" in the bottom corner.
Story…
Story…
DR-A332 Untitled
This is an interior image of a shoe shine shop. There is one man sitting in a chair, getting his shoes shined by another man. There are two other men in the background seemingly drinking. Another man peers in from the large front window. Signs in the…
DR-A331 Untitled
This image features an unlabeled, large brick building. A woman stands at the door with an apron on. There are two other men that walk on the sidewalk next to the building. The artist signed the work and also wrote, "1990".
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This is an image of the Hotel Roanoke from across the train tracks. In front of the hotel, there is a building labelled as "A&P Super Stores". This store has large windows advertising "Counry Ham 100lb", "20lb Popato", "Pork Chops 5 [cents]", "Coffee…
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This image shows one of the roads that intersects with Henry Street. Buildings on the unlabeled street include "Webbs" and Virginia Theater. Other buildings surround the intersection, but are unlabeled.
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This is an image of Henry Street with High Street intersecting the middle of the image. Businesses on the left side of the image include a coffee shop, Pool Hall, Horse Shoe Cafe, and a cab stand. On the right side of the image, there are businesses…
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This image takes place on Henry Street. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "Henry St, 1954" and signed his name. On the left side of the image, businesses featured include Dumas Hotel, Hunters Cafe, a hotel, a pool hall, and a cab stand. On…
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This image takes place on Henry Street, and the intersecting High Street is seen on the left side. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "Yard 1957". The storefronts are listed, from left to right, as Hunters Cafe, Palace Hotel, Uncle Billys,…
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This image takes place at the intersection of High Street and Henry Street. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "Henry St. 1954 Hunters Cafe Uncle Billys Palace Hotel Pool Room Horseshoe Cab Stan B&W". The buildings that are labelled, from…
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This image takes place on Henry Street. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "The Yard Alive 1957" as well as his signature. On the right-most side, Ebony Club is pictured. Receding toward the left, there is then Atlantic Sandwich Shop, a…
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This image takes place at the corner of High Street and Henry Street. There are several businesses visible from the street including Atlantic Sandwich and Nicks Cafe. There are numerous people walking up and down the street.
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Three men are seen assumedly about to fight or argue. The central figure is drinking from a bottle while pushing away the figure on the right. The figure on the left seems to be pulling the drinking man closer to himself. They are assumedly in an…
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Drawing of the exterior of the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA. There is a building with a hanging sign that reads "YMCA". Two men are standing beneath the sign, side by side. One man is much shorter than the other, and he is wearing glasses. The…
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Drawing of a fork in the road on the intersection between Gainsboro Road and Patton Avenue. On the left is a building with "Negibors Groc Co" written on a sign outside. On the opposite side of the road is the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA. In the…
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Drawing of the fork between Gainsboro Road and Peach Road. There is a street sign in the foreground that reads "Peach Rd" and points towards the right of the fork. There are buildings along both sides of the road, both residential and commercial.…
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Drawing of Gainsboro Road. In the foreground on the left side is a building with "YMCA" written on a sign outside. There are more buildings lining the road further down. At the end of the road is a church, likely Mount Zion AME Church. Houses and…
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Drawing of the Virginia Theatre on Centre Avenue. To the right, next to the theater, is a building with "North Carolina Mutural" written on the window. On the far end of Centre Avenue is a building with "NW Printing" on it. Two smokestacks can be…
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Drawing of a street with businesses. The buildings are mostly brick. On the left side there is a building that has "Cafe" and Bakry" written on the windows. Continuing along the same street, on the right, are buildings with "Jewel" "Art" and "Bar"…
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Drawing of a police officer directing traffic. On the left side, the officer's arm is raised and he is pointing. His arm on the right side is raised and held out, signaling to stop. There is a large bus behind the officer. People can be seen crossing…
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A group of presumably teenage boys stand in a circle on a large green space. Two of them are standing face to face and appear to be batting each other's hands. Two boys standing behind them have their arms raised while watching. Books are lying on…
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Drawing of a group of likely teenagers standing outside in an open green space. Most of the boys are wearing similar clothing that has an "A" on the front. One boy, on the far left, has a shirt that appears to say "Maddison" on the back with a…
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Drawing of Henry Street facing the Henry Street Bridge. Cars and people can be seen crossing the bridge. Two people in the foreground are engaged in conversation on the sidewalk. They are standing next to a building that has "North Carolina Mutrail…
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Drawing of a yard overlooking a road and neighborhood. There is a fence along the yard, and a concrete path through it. To the left is a brick garage that has a car inside of it. Past the fence on the other side of the road are houses, most looking…
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A large group of people are drawn sitting around a table inside of a kitchen. A cabinet with plates inside is on the far left. There is also a table that has presumably a food item on a plate and a knife next to it. At the table, an older woman…
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Drawing of three people standing as if they were posing for a picture. There is a man on the left with his hands on the shoulder of a young boy holding a stuffed toy. A woman stands on the right and is holding the arm of the young boy. There is a…
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Drawing of three people and a baby inside a house. A woman sits in a lounge chair holding a baby. A man stands behind her and rests his hands on the top of the chair. A young boy stands on the right next to the woman and looks down at the baby. There…
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Drawing of three boys playing in a park next to a river. The park is dense, vines, trees, and other plants fill most visible space. One boy swings from a rope tied to a tree. Another boy sits on a rock holding a stick in one hand and pointing to the…
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Drawing of two houses on a street corner. The house closer to the viewer is brick and has a bike, tricycle, and another wheeled vehicle presumably for children in the yard. The house next door is white and is next to a larger road. Two people stand…
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Drawing of a street in a neighborhood. Three nearly identical houses sit side by side. A yellow car drives on the road in front of the houses. There are two people on bikes behind the car. Other houses can be seen in the background. Also in the…
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Drawing of two boys facing the viewer. They are standing in a large open space. The older boy has his hand around the younger boy, which appears to be a toddler. The younger boy is holding a stuffed toy. Next to the older boy, on the left, is a…
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Drawing of three boys swimming and playing near a river, possibly in Washington Park. One boy is in the water, while another is standing on a rock and holding a rope, preparing to swing. The third boy is sitting on a rock, facing the water. A pair of…
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Drawing of three people swimming in a river. There is a large green space, possibly Washington Park, to either side of the river, with foliage, trees, and rocks on the banks. Three bikes are on the left side, as well as discarded clothes hanging from…
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Drawing overlooking a neighborhood, likely Gainsboro. There is a large green space in the foreground, where people can be seen walking and riding bikes. A small truck is parked on the bottom right side, where two people can be seen near it. One is…
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Drawing of the interior of a hospital room. A woman sits in a bed holding a baby. A man stands next to the bed on the left, with one hand held near his face. On the right is a young boy sitting in a chair, his arms resting on the bed with his palms…
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Drawing of a man and a woman standing in front of a car. The man has one hand in his pocket and the other around the woman's shoulders. The woman is holding a baby. There are two buildings behind them. On the left is a brick building with a stained…
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Still life of flowers in a wide vase. There are many different types of flowers in the vase. Fallen leaves, petals, and flowers sit around the vase. There is a pair of glasses sitting on the surface to the left of the vase. A round fruit or vegetable…
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Still life of a flowers in a red flower pot. The flower pot rests on a blue tablecloth that is bunched up in some spots. A lit candle in a candleholder sits in front of the flower pot on the left. Most of the flowers in the pot are yellow. There is a…
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Still life of a red vase full of flowers. The vase has handles on both sides. The flowers are mostly red and yellow. There is a pocket watch sitting on the table in front of the vase. There are fallen leaves and a flower sitting on the table as well.…
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Still life of a basket of fruit sitting on a table with a blue tablecloth. There is fruit around the basket as well. A bottle of presumably wine sits in front of the basket. A wineglass that is mostly full sits to the right of the bottle. On the wall…
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Drawing of a bowl full of flowers. The bowl rests on a table. There is a grandfather clock behind the bowl to the left. On the right side is a window that shows a house behind a fence. There are mountains in the background. Signed by artist and dated…
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Still life of a vase with four flowers. The vase has handles on both sides. Two of the flowers in the vase are drooped and bent over. There is a small pile of fruit behind and to the right of the vase. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
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Still life of a basket of fruit. There are fruits such as pears, grapes, bananas, and apples inside and around the basket. On the left of the basket, just behind it, is a bottle of what appears to be wine. In front of the basket, also on the left, is…
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Still life of a vase of flowers with handles on both sides. The vase rests on a piece of fabric that is bunched to create folds and gaps. Signed by artist and dated 9/29/09.
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Still life of a vase of flowers. The vase has handles on both sides and a drawing of a woman holding a parasol umbrella. The flowers in the vase are large. Some petals and leaves have fallen and rest around the vase. On the right of the vase are two…
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Still life of a bowl of food. There are mostly fruits in the bowl, such as grapes and bananas. There are also what are possibly either apples or tomatoes, as well as possibly eggs. A pocket watch and a set of keys sits outside the bowl. Signed by…
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Still life of a basket of fruit. The basket has a handle. There are apples, grapes, bananas, pears, and possibly an orange inside and around the basket. On the left of the basket is a bottle of presumably wine. There is a lit candle in a candleholder…
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Still life of a blue vase with an image of a ship on it. There are a variety of flowers in the vase, most of which are white with red centers. The wall behind the vase is either striped or paneled. The vase rests on a pink tablecloth that has black…
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Still life of a blue vase of flowers. There is a wide variety of flowers in the vase. There is a long slice of watermelon behind the vase. Fallen leaves rest on the surface around the vase. There are apples and a peach on the right side of the…
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Still life of a blue vase of flowers. The vase has an image of a ship on it. There are mostly roses in the vase, but other flowers as well. On the right of the vase is a matching teacup, bearing the same ship on the front. There is a dark liquid in…
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Still life of various fruits sitting on an even surface. There are apples and grapes and cherries. A clock sits behind the fruit. There is an empty bottle of wine lying on its side in the center of the fruit arrangement, with the last few drops…
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Still life of a vase of flowers. The vase is blue and is sitting on a blue and pink striped tablecloth. There are many types of flowers in the vase, most of which are red, pink, and white. A green bottle of what appears to be wine is to the left of…
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Drawing of a woman with short hair and bangs. She is presumably wearing makeup, as her eyelashes are long, sharp, and detailed. She is wearing hoop earrings. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
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Portrait of the side profile of a man with a beard and moustache. He is wearing glasses and his eyes are closed. There is a beanie on his head. "Chuckie" is written below the drawing. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
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Portrait of the side profile of a woman. Her hair is pulled back behind her ears, where it then sits loose just below her jaw. She is wearing clothes with a hood, possibly a jacket or a hoodie.
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Portrait of a man. He has short and neat hair. He has a goatee with a moustache that extends towards his jaw. He is wearing a chain necklace. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
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Portrait of the side profile of a woman. Her hair is in many small braids and is tied back. There are beads at the ends of her braids. She is wearing large hoop earrings and a necklace made of large circles. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
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Drawing of a young girl. She is turned to the side, facing towards the left. The girl is holding a stuffed toy and wearing a dress with squares and circles on it. She raises a bottle to her mouth. Her hair is sectioned off and tied into many small…
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Portrait of a man wearing a red shirt. He has a moustache and beard. His head is slightly tilted. His eye on the right side is shut, and half of his mouth is turn upwards. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
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Portrait of a man with short, close-cut curly hair. Signed by artist and dated 2011.
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Drawing of Gainsboro Road. A man stands in the center, walking down the sidewalk. One hand is in his pocket and he faces the viewer. Behind him on the left are buildings. The closest has a sign that reads "Fresh Fish". Behind it is another sign that…
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Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. He has long hair, a moustache, and a beard. There is a halo above his head and he is wearing blue. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
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Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, holding a baby. The man is only visible from the waist up. He is wearing blue robes and has a halo above his head. He is holding the baby with both hands. The baby wraps one arm around the man's neck and presses…
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Portrait of a man, likely Jesus, wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns. He has long hair and a moustache and beard. Signed by artist and dated 2011.
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Portrait of a man, likely Jesus, wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns. The thorns have pierced his skin, and small lines of blood run down his forehead. He has a halo above his head. There are three crosses in the background on the right,…
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Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. Jesus' hair is long and he has a moustache and beard. He is wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns around his head. The thorns have pierced his skin, and small lines of blood run down his forehead. He has a halo…
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Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. Jesus' hair is long and he has a moustache and beard. He is wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns around his head. Signed by artist.
"Rev. Terry Lee Ponder 55-April-55-13th 30 to 30- May 15th" written on…
"Rev. Terry Lee Ponder 55-April-55-13th 30 to 30- May 15th" written on…
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Drawing of a man, possibly Jesus, holding a child. The man is wearing robes and has a halo. He is using both hands to hold the child. The child has its arms wrapped around the mans neck. Signed by artist.
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Drawing of a man with long hair and a beard wearing robes, visible from the chest up. A baby holds onto his neck, and both the baby and the man are smiling.