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Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

Exterior of garage at Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

Entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.

The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.

The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.

Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.

The Hotel Roanoke.

Sign for the Hotel Roanoke.

The Hotel Roanoke has gone through mulitple renovations, due to fire and to increase its size. This undated photo depicts the hotel in one of its many "phases". Despite the renovations, the hotel has maintained its distinctive style.

An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.

Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke.

Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.

An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railway.

The Hotel Roanoke in 1886.

In July 1898, a fire started in the kitchen of the hotel. This photo makes the fire appear worse than it actually was, as the hotel was only closed for several months. Notice the furniture on the lawn; hotel guests and employees removed what they…

The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.

Fintel Library at Roanoke College.

Fintel Library at Roanoke College.

Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.

The Fishburn Library at Hollins College.

Interior view of the Virginia Heights Book Station. The Virginia Heights Book Station was a precursor to the Raleigh Court Branch Library. It was located in the Masonic Lodge building at Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue.

The Raleigh Court Library was located at 1916 Memorial Avenue. The building is now used by Pop's Ice Cream.

The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00

The newly constructed Melrose Branch Library at 2318 Melrose Avenue. The sign reads, "New Library constructed for your convenience and assistance by the City of Roanoke".

Roanoke Librarian Pearl Hinesley stands in front of the newly constructed Melrose Branch.

Interior view of Melrose Branch Library after it was relocated from 15th Street and Melrose to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue.

The Melrose Book Station, located at Melrose Avenue and 15th Street. In 1929, the "Book Station" was moved to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue. In 1933 it was moved to a vacant store at 1801 Melrose Avenue. In 1948, the branch…

A female member of the US Air Force at a children's program at the Gainsboro Branch Library.

Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.

Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.

Roanoke Public Library's Gainsboro Branch found its beginnings in the Odd Fellows Hall, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Gainsboro Road. It would relocate to the current building in 1942.

The reference room in the old library about 1947.

Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.

Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.

Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.

Ladies in the reference room.

Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.

Roanoke Public Library auditorium of the first public library in Terry home during children's book week story hour.

The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.

Terry home in Elmwood Park shortly after its conversion to the first library.

A view of the Terry House from the driveway on Jefferson Street. The Terry House would become Roanoke's first public library in 1921.

Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.

Roanoke Public Library float in a parade.

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View of the first Roanoke Public Library from across Elmwood Park. The building, known as the Terry House, was purchased with Elmwood Park by the city in 1911 for $150,000.

A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.

Roanoke Public Library's first Librarian, Pearl Hinesley. Miss Hinesley served 30 years in Roanoke Public Libraries, from 1921-1951.

A partial view of one of the wards in Coyner Springs Sanatorium.

View of main corridor on lower floor of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.

Side view of Coyner Springs Sanatorium showing courtyard and "colored" entrance.

View of front of Coyner Springs Sanatorium, built in 1939 as a tuberculosis sanatorium on the former grounds of Coyner Springs Resort.

Front view of center section, showing entrance and offices on lower floor and nurses' quarters on second floor of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.

The main hospital building at Catawba Sanatorium.

Interior view of a typical room in the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.

Nurses relax in the living room of the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.

Nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.

Aerial view of Community Hospital. Orchard Hill is in the background.

Gill Memorial Hospital was built in 1926. It was the first hospital in Virginia exclusively providing treatment for eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. It remained in independent operation until 1976, when it was acquired by Roanoke Memorial.

Founded in 1899, Roanoke Hospital was the predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Nursing graduate class of 1941. Lewis Gale Hospital.

Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. J.N. Lewis. The original hospital stood at the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue.

Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. The photo…

Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. This photo…

Jefferson Hospital is structure on the left. It was located on Franklin Road; view looking at intersection with Walnut Avenue.

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

Jefferson Hospital nursing class of 1944.

The nursing class of 1947 on the steps of Jefferson Hospital.

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

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell…

Doctor and nursing staff standing in front of first Burrell Memorial Hospital. This building is the former Alleghany Boys Institute. Burrell was the only African American hospital in Roanoke during segregation. Individuals unidentified.

Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell…

The St. Charles Hospital was located at 533 Mountain Avenue SW. It was opened in 1913 under the direction of Dr. J.C. Burke. It closed in 1934. The building is now used as apartments.

The old Roanoke County Courthouse, located at 301 E. Main Street in Salem was completed in 1910. Offices moved to a new building in 1985. The building is now owned by Roanoke College.

Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.

Originally constructed as the United States Post Office and Federal Courthouse in 1932, the Commonwealth Building is located at 220 Church Avenue.

Roanoke's first post office as seen from the east side of Henry Street (now 1st Street) looking toward Campbell Avenue.

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

Aerial view of Roanoke College.

Roanoke Technical Institute, now called Virginia Western Community College.

Typical classroom of an unknown Roanoke school.

Andrew Lewis High School, (now Middle School) is located at 616 S. College Avenue in Salem.

Oakland Elementary School, formerly located at 3229 Williamson Road NW. Oakland is now the Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy at Oakland.

Preston Park Elementary School.

Patrick Henry High School under construction.

Patrick Henry High School under construction.

Jefferson High School junior class.

Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.

Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.

Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.

Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction

Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.

Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.

Woodrow Wilson Middle School, located at 1813 Carter Road SW.

Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.

Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.

Norwich School opened in 1891 in the 2200 block of Roanoke Avenue SW. The school was closed in 1979.

The original Back Creek School, located just off of Route 221, was used until the current Back Creek Elementary was constructed in 1937.

Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.

Morningside Elementary School, located at 1716 Wilson Street SE.

Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.

West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.

Students of Melrose School.

Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.

Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.

Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.

Spectators gather in front of the Municipal Building on Campbell Avenue to watch the Golden Jubilee parade.

Float decorated by Heironimus and Brugh Department Store for the Roanoke Decennial Parade.

Glidden Tour cars parked in Marstellar's garage on Church Avenue.

Labor Day, 1891

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Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.

Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.

General Outdoor Advertising Company was located in the old St. John's Episcopal Church on the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. The church is hardly visible due to the billboard display surrounding it.

Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.

A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.

View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.

View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.

View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.

A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.

Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.

Looking east on Orange Avenue at Tinker Creek.

Looking east on Orange Avenue NE at Tinker Creek.

Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.

Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.

Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.

"Crystal Spring as it looked in the early days of Roanoke." Engraving of photo.

Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.

Entrance of Carlton Terrace, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.

Looking north on Jefferson Street in the 900 block, Carlton Terrace is on the right.

Carlton Terrace apartment building, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.

Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.

Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.

Corner store formerly located at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street. Walnut Avenue Meat Market, Hutson's Grocery and the American Cafe were among its tenants. The Bridge Inn is just visible at left.

The northeast corner of 2nd Street and Day Avenue.

Elks Carnival high wire act, looking west toward 3rd Street. St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Rorer Hall in visible in background.

Looking southeast toward Mill Mountain from just across Day Avenue between 1st Street and Jefferson Street. The large multi-story building left of center was Jefferson Apartments. Nearly all of the buildings seen in the foreground have been razed.

The first 3 floors of the State & City Building were built in 1905 for the State & City Bank. The additional 5 floors were added in the late 1920s. In 2008, the State & City building became Roanoke's first LEED certified building in the city. It…

View from the roof of the McBain building. Post office tower in foreground.

Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.

Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.

Date of Birth: May 11, 1952
Mayor from July 1, 1992 to June 30, 2000 and July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2016

A cat map of the Gainsboro Library.

1949; Group of students standing in front of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Well sculpture honoring Booker T. Washington is in front of the students. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Two unidentified men standing in front of the Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Unidentified partially constructed building. Assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Group of students working on the roof of the partially constructed Hopkins hall. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Unidentified building assumedly on the land of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; President Sidney J. Phillips looking at an unidentified building. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students working on a construction project. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Two students working on top of a construction project. President Sidney J. Phillips (right) speaking with an unidentified man. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students working on bricklaying and construction exercises. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown a diagram. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Groups of students working on automobiles; assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Groups of students working on automobiles; assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Large group of students gathered around damaged mid-twentieth century vehicle. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Brick fireplace. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Student looking down at two brick fireplaces. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Beauty school students completing client requests. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Beauty school students completing client requests. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Damaged mid-twentieth century automobile. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Two women (assumedly A.V. Mundy on the left) sitting across from a desk from each other.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Unidentified men sitting at a desk in front of a chalkboard.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Unidentified men sitting at a desk in front of a chalkboard.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students at typewriters. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown something on the chalkboard by a teacher. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown something on the chalkboard by a teacher. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students working on radio, electrical, or mechanical machinery. Assumedly the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips (left), talking with an unidentified man with two students in the background. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips (left), talking with an unidentified man with two students in the background. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown a diagram. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Damaged mid-twentieth century automobile. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, 1950; Groups of students standing in front of bricklaying works. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, 1950; Groups of students standing in front of bricklaying works. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, 1950; Groups of students standing in front of bricklaying works. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, 1950; Group of students participating in a bricklaying exercise. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 1950; Group of students participating in a bricklaying exercise. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips and, possibly, Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips stand in a kitchen, looking at a piece of paper that says, "Nehi Bottling Company."

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of five adults and one baby stand in front of a car at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial for a picture. President Sidney J. Phillips stands on the far left. Mrs. Ada Chapell on far right.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of five adults and one baby stand in front of a car at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial for a picture. President Sidney J. Phillips stands on the far left. Mrs. Ada Chapell on far right.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking into some kind of radio equipment. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking into some kind of radio equipment. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Birthplace.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips stands among the crops. Unknown building in the background. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips stands among the crops. Unknown building in the background. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips stands among the crops. Unknown building in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of four women stand around a table sorting and packing mail. Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips second from right. Presumably in the Post Office within the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of four women stand around a table sorting and packing mail. Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips second from right. Assumedly located at the Post Office within the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips standing at the open fridge.

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips and, possibly, Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips stand in a kitchen, looking at a piece of paper that says, "Nehi Bottling Company."

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips and, possibly, Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips stand in a kitchen, looking at a piece of paper that says, "Nehi Bottling Company."

May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of eight people harvesting crops. Man on the far right is President Sidney J. Phillips. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

June 23, 1976; Assumedly Miss Rolling. Portrait in front of a plain background in graduation robe and cap.

Unidentified portrait of a woman.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of women stand together seemingly watching the debutantes dance.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Dance partners enter the floor together in a line.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of men in suits in line for the debutante dance.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Young man in costume standing over an uncostumed man and woman.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Two groups of young boys carry in carts with other boys playing trumpets inside.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Two groups of young boys carry in carts with other boys playing trumpets inside.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of young people process forward to put on a performance.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of young people process forward to put on a performance.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; A group of young people come together to put on a performance.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; A man and a woman enter the dance floor.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; A man and two women stand together for a photo.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Men and women stand together and smile for a photo.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Men and women stand together and smile for a photo.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Men and women stand together and smile for a photo.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; One woman stands and smiles for a photo.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of three women stand together and pose for a photo.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of five people seated at a table smile for a photo.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of women stand together seemingly watching the debutantes dance.

Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.

President Sidney J. Phillips looking over the chickens at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Chickens inside of a chicken coop. Assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

President Sidney J. Phillips feeding adult and baby pigs at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Four chicken coops pictured with Hopkins Hall in background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

1971; Color photo. Negatives are both of a group gathering at church. A woman is giving a speech at the podium.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

May 1971; Unidentified group pictures taken at High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

1949; Memorial Cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Portia Washington Pittman pictured with cow in front of Memorial Cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Portia Washington Pittman pictured with cow in front of Well Sculpture at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Unidentified woman with cow in front of Memorial Cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved. Well sculpture pictured on far left at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Unidentified building at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Photo of four chicken coops at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Large group of people gathered for a portrait in both Freemason and Order of the Eastern Star attire.

Large group of people gathered for a portrait in both Freemason and Order of the Eastern Star attire.

Large group of people gathered for a portrait in both Freemason and Order of the Eastern Star attire.

Group of eleven women gathered in Order of the Eastern Star attire.

Group of eight men gathered in Freemasons attire

April 1951; Group of women singing to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Group of women singing to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Photo from the stage of the crowd gathering at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Tuck Industrial Hall in the background. A corner of Virginia Cottage off to the far left.

April 1951; Small crowd gathering in front of stage at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved, shown on the right.

April 1951; Aerial photo of a crowd gathering at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in the top right corner.

April 1951; Chairs set up for a group of people at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved on the right. Empty stage also shown.

April 1951; Driveway to Booker T. Washington National Monument decorated for autumn. Several mid-twentieth century cars in the driveway. Tuck Industrial Hall on the left.

April 1951; Group of men in white overalls posing with an unidentified woman in front of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April 1951; President Sidney J. Phillips, far left, standing with a group of people in front of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April 1951; Mrs. Ada Chapell (right) with unidentified woman posing in front of the Temporary Booker T. Washington Birthplace Post Office at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April 1951; Driveway to Booker T. Washington National Monument decorated for autumn. Several mid-twentieth century cars in the driveway. Tuck Industrial Hall on the left, and Virginia Cottage on the far left.

April 1951; President Sidney J. Phillips (left) shaking hands with an unidentified man (right) under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg" at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April 1951; President Sidney J. Phillips (far left), standing with group of five other men on stage at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Father Donlen is third from left.

April 1951; President Sidney J. Phillips (left) shaking hands with an unidentified man (right) under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

April 1951; Crowd gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in the background.

April 1951; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

April 1951; Unidentified man speaking to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Unidentified an speaking to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Unidentified woman speaking to the crowd under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Unidentified woman speaking to the crowd under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Unidentified woman speaking to the crowd under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Unidentified woman being sworn in at the podium at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

April 1951; Unidentified woman being sworn in at the podium at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

April 1951; Unidentified woman being sworn in at the podium at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

April 1951; Group of women singing to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April 1951; Crowd gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in the background.

February 28; Group of five men standing in white dress shirts and bowties. Buttons read, "Booker T. Washington Memorial Half-Dollars on Sale Here." Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; President Sidney J. Phillips (far right) standing with three adults and a baby for a photo at Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Group of six women standing around a table at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet. Mrs. Ada Chapell is on the far left. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Mrs. Ada Chapell walking around tables at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; President Sidney J. Phillips shaking hands with unidentified man at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking to the crowd at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Two men changing a lightbulb in the banquet hall. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

February 28; Banquet tables set up and room decorated for Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet. Sign reads, "Cast Down Your Bucket Where You Are." Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Jan. 3, 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips standing over two unidentified men while also next to a portrait of Booker T. Washington at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Jan. 3, 1950; Outside of the temporary Booker T. Washington Post Office located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Jan. 3, 1950; Woman, possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, stocking shelves at Post Office located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Jan 3, 1950; Woman, possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, stocking shelves. Assumedly located in the Post Office at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Jan 3, 1950; Small baby sitting on a changing table in front of a portrait of Booker T. Washington.

Man and woman posed with three small children. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Male graduate in graduation robes with three other people in front of Tuck Industrial hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Male graduate in graduation robes with a woman. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips (right) with baby and Attorney T. C. Walker in front of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Two unidentified speakers speaking on stage at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Banner above them reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

Pile of rubble. Unidentified buildings in the back. Possibly Roanoke.

Aug. 1950; Mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle parked outside of what is presumably the Roanoke branch of the Booker T. Washington Trade School.

Unidentified church. Mural in the background and several chairs on the altar.

Painted signs at Booker T. Washington Trade School. Possibly located in the Roanoke Branch.

Three students of Booker T. Washington Trade School painting signs. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips looking at large stacks of bricks not yet laid on the building. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips looking at large stacks of bricks not yet laid on the building. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School doing the bricklaying. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School doing the bricklaying. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School doing the bricklaying. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School doing the bricklaying. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School doing the bricklaying. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School doing the bricklaying. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Three people laying concrete for the floor of a partially constructed building. Possibly Hopkins hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Three people laying concrete for the floor of a partially constructed building. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Another angle of partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Oct. 1949; Partially constructed building made of brick. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School doing the bricklaying. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Feb 1950; Group of four students participating in bricklaying. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Group of six students participating in bricklaying. Poster of Booker T. Washington in background. Assumedly the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Group of eight students participating in bricklaying. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Group of eight students participating in bricklaying. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Students gathered around participating in hair care and beauty salon exercises. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Students gathered around participating in typewriting exercises. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Students gathered around participating in what appears to be either mechanical, radio, or electrical exercises. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Students gathered around participating in construction exercises. Presumably Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Students gathered around participating in bricklaying exercises. Presumably Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Students gathered around automobiles and mechanic parts. Presumably Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Group of students gathered around tables, presumably at one of the Booker T. Washington schools. Chalkboard, portrait of Booker T. Washington, and quotes from Booker T. Washington that read, “The happiest individuals are those…

May 1949, Feb. 1950; Group of students gathered around tables, presumably at one of the Booker T. Washington schools. Chalkboard, portrait of Booker T. Washington, and quotes from Booker T. Washington that read, “The happiest individuals are those…

May-June 1949; Cow with President Sidney J. Phillips (right) with three other unidentified women in front of Well Sculpture and Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

May-June 1949; Cow outside of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. President Sidney J. Phillips featured.

May-June 1949; Cow outside of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. President Sidney J. Phillips featured.

6 June 1949; Cow outside of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

6 June 1949; Cow outside at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

6 June 1949; Cow outside at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

6 June 1949; Damaged mid-twentieth century car. Assumedly at Roanoke Branch Booker T. Washington Trade School.

6 June 1949; Mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle. Assumedly at Roanoke branch Booker T. Washington Trade School.

1949; One student styling a customer's hair at the Booker T. Washington Beauty School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

1949; Two students washing someone's hair at the Booker T. Washington Beauty School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

1949; Several students performing bricklaying assignments inside. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

1949; Several students performing bricklaying assignments inside. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

1949; President Sidney J. Phillips (second from left) looking at Well Sculpture at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Group of seven graduates in black and white graduation robes and caps. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them as well as his quote, "Case Down Your Bucket Where You Are." Assumedly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington…

1949; President Sidney J. Phillips pictured with cow at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

1949; Two women stand and pose for their candid picture. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Beauty School or Industrial Trade School.

1949; A group of four students listening to a teacher at the front of the room. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Beauty School or Industrial Trade School.

1949; A group of four students listening to a teacher at the front of the room. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Beauty School or Industrial Trade School.

1949; On the left, two students wash the hair of a client. On the right, two students sit with a client whose hair is being dried. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

1949; Two students styling the hair of a small client at the Booker T. Washington Beauty School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.

1949; Black and white cow at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

President Sidney J. Phillips, right, and, possibly, his wife, Virgnia Hurt Phillips, left, at podium at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Unidentified man at the podium, speaking to crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Aerial photo of a group of people on stage and one man at the podium, addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Tuck Industrial Hall in the back left.

Photo taken from behind the stage. Virginia Cottage to the left, Tuck Industrial hall in the background, and Hopkins hall to the right of the stage. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Aerial photo of a group of people on stage and one man at the podium, addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Two speakers addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

Two speakers addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."

St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture with Fr. Donlen.

St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture.

St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture.

Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips with Attorney T. C. Walker and baby in front of Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group seated inside for an assumed seminar at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips off to the far left, standing.

Group seated inside for an assumed seminar at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group seated inside for an assumed seminar at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Two men standing in front of corn and hay structures at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Unidentified man with baby at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Group of children running in front of a group of students playing musical instruments. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Aerial photo of the crowd of people gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in background with sign that reads, "Walter Hopkins Memorial Hall."

Aerial photo of the crowd of people gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in background with sign that reads, "Walter Hopkins Memorial Hall."

Aerial photo of the crowd of people gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in background with sign that reads, "Walter Hopkins Memorial Hall."

Mrs. Ada Chapell and baby at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Unidentified baby on a bed.

Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, on left, holding baby with Mrs. Ada Chapell on the right in front of mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

March 11, 1967; Assumedly portrait of Mrs. Darlha Davis. Photo of her with glasses and without glasses in front of plain background.

1982; Photo of a photo. Large group of people gathered outside for a picture.

1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her.

1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Edna Prunty, 1st grade, Carver School.

1949-1950; Man posing for his portrait against a plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame. Mr. James Price, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, and coach at Carver School.

1949-1950; Man posing for his portrait against a plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame. Mr. James Price, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, and coach at Carver School.

1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Madeline Parham, Business, Biology, Cafeteria Manager, Carver School.

1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Florence Prunty, English, Civics, Carver School.

1949-1950; Woman poses for portrait against plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame.

1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Glasses on and off. Mrs. Flossie West, Home Economics, Carver School.

1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Jessie Jones, 3rd grade teacher at Carver school.

1956; Baby in a crib, facing a table with a cake, card, and floral arrangement.

1982; Man sat for his portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home. William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.

1982; Woman sat for her portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home. Sallye Coleman.

1982; A man and a woman have their portrait taken in a kitchen. More candid than portraiture.

1982; Photo of the church "Garden of Prayer #7." Church is still standing at the corner of 8th and Madison in Roanoke, VA.

1982; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or other home.

1982; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or other home.

1982; Man sat for his portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home. William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.

Man posed for his portrait in front of a plain backdrop. Assumedly taken in Clark Studio or other home. William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.

Photo of a photo. Group of women in Order of the Eastern Star apparel posed for a photograph.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.

Photo of a photo. Group of women in Order of the Eastern Star apparel posed for a photograph.

Photo of a photo. Group of four women standing together.

1982; Photo of a small house. Two adults and a small child appear in frame.

1982; Photo of a small house. Two adults and a small child appear in frame.

1982; Photo of a small house. Two adults and a small child appear in frame.

1982; Photo of a photo. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Girls gathered for a portrait inside someone's home.

1982; Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.

1982; Unidentified building. Assumedly a church; signs of stained glass in top center window.

1982; Noel C. Taylor accepting an award from a man in robes in front of a crowd. Religious mural in the background.

1982; Noel C. Taylor accepting an award from a man in robes in front of a crowd. Religious mural in the background.

1982; Noel C. Taylor accepting an award from a man in robes in front of a crowd. Religious mural in the background.

1982; Group of five women standing to the left side of the podium. Noel C. Taylor at the podium.

1982; Group of five women standing to the left side of the podium. Noel C. Taylor at the podium.

1982; Young man on crutches posing for a portrait. His knee is wrapped up and he is wearing Converse High-Tops.

1982; Young man on crutches posing for a portrait. His knee is wrapped up and he is wearing Converse High-Tops.

1982; Noel C. Taylor at the podium, handing a gift to a woman.

1982; Woman posing for a photograph against a plain backdrop. Assumedly posed in Clark Studio.

1982; Group of fifteen women posing for a photograph. Sign in the back reads, "Honor Post Membership 1943-1944."

1982; Group of five graduates in graduation robes and caps by a staircase.

1982; Image of a police officer possibly directing traffic.

1982; Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.

1982; Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.

1982; Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.

1982; Assumedly High Street Baptist Church meeting area. Noel C. Taylor at the podium. Three other unidentified women to the left.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Group of five people standing behind a banquet table. Other people in the background walking in.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Group of eight choir singers gathered for a picture.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Two choirs singing in High Street Baptist.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Two choirs singing in High Street Baptist.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Group of three people holding an assumed birthday cake.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.

High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Large banquet tables set up with months of the year on them. In order from left to right, May, January, December, February, June.

Two students atop a wooden structure. President Sidney J. Phillips in the foreground of the photo on the right. Possibly Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.

April-May 1950; Unidentified man speaking to the crowd gathered in front of Burroughs house. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking to the crowd gathered in front of Burroughs house. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Small group preparing musical performace. Majorettes preparing a performance as well. Assumedly students from Lucy Addison High School. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Small group preparing musical performance. Majorettes preparing a performance as well. Assumedly students from Lucy Addison High School. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Large crowd gathered in front of Burroughs house. Tuck Industrial Hall in back left. Many cars and buses parked in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

April-May 1950; Crowd gathered in front of Burroughs house. President Sidney J. Phillips is at the bottom right of the photo, looking over his shoulder. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Baby chicks pictured in a chicken coop.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Baby chicks pictured in a chicken coop.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Three people gathered around a sewing desk. Unidentified woman speaks to the class.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Three people gathered around a sewing desk. Unidentified woman speaks to the class.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of three men gathered around the grave of James Burroughs. One man plays the trumpet.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of three men gathered around the grave of James Burroughs. One man plays the trumpet.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of five men by Well sculpture. Virginia Cottage in background.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of six people in front of Burroughs house.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Virginia Cottage in frame.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of nine men on stage singing in front of Burroughs house.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Typewriters set up on stage in front of Burroughs house.

April-May 1950; Fully constructed Hopkins Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of students (possibly electricians or radio technicians) giving a demonstration.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of bricklayers giving a demonstration on stage.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of students in white jumpsuits ("Booker T. Washington Trade School") giving an automobile demonstration to another group of men.

Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified man speaking to the crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in the background.

April-May 1950; Unidentified group of people gathered on stage in front of Burroughs house. Assumedly board members, teachers, or other supporters of teaching efforts at Booker T. Washington National Monument.

April-May 1950; Unidentified man speaking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. President Sidney J. Phillips looking at notecards behind the speaker. Located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
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