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Davis 27.31 Roanoke Church of Christ.jpg
Roanoke Church of Christ, located at 2606 Brandon Avenue.

Davis 27.2 First Christian Church.jpg
First Christian Church, locate at 344 Church Avenue.

Davis 27.1 First Church of Christ Scientist.jpg
The First Church of Christ. Scientist, formerly located at the corner of Church Avenue and 5th Street.

Davis 26.1 Beth Israel.jpg
The bimah in Beth Israel Synagogue.

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The sancutary of Beth Israel Synagogue.

Davis 25.313 Our Lady of Nazareth.jpg
Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

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Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

Davis 25.311 Our Lady of Nazareth.jpg
Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

Davis 25.22 St Andrews Service.jpg
St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

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St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

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The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

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Men at work during the construction of St. Andrew's Catholic Church

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St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

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St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built in 1902

Davis 25.12 Ryan Hall.jpg
Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.

Davis 25.11 St Andrews.jpg
St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

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St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

Davis 24.214 Christ Episcopal.jpg
The sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church located at 1101 Franklin Road

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St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in…

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The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Built in 1874, the church was used by Trinity United Methodist when St. John's built its new structure on Jefferson Street. In 1901, Trinity moved…

Davis 24.12 St Johns Episcopal.jpg
The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. In this photo, the vacant building's lawn is being used for billboards. The signs include: Jamison's Chain Grocery Stores, Colonial National Bank,…

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St. John's Espiscopal Church at its Church Avenue and 2nd Street location. The building was not being used by the church at the time this photo was taken. General Outdoor Adventure Co. was using the building.

Davis 24.01 St Johns Episcopal.jpg
Remaining walls of St. John's Episcopal Church. St. John's was the first Episcopal in the Old Lick area of Roanoke County. The cabin in the background once belonged to Bernie Rideout Holland, a former slave of General Edward Watts. Built in 1850,…

Davis 23.43 First Presbyterian.jpg
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.

Davis 23.35 Belmont Presbyterian.jpg
Belmont Presbyterian Church, located at 1005 9th Street SE.

Davis 23.2152 Raleigh Court Presbyterian.jpg
The sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.

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Stained glass window in the sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.

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Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..

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Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..

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Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..

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Raleigh Court Presbyterian located at 1837 Grandin Road.

Davis 23.1 Old First Presbyterian.jpg
Old First Presbyterian Church, formerly located on the Southwest corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street.

Davis 22.911 Mount Pleasant Methodist.jpg
Mount Pleasant Methodist Church located at 3035 Mount Pleasant Boulevard.

Davis 22.82 Grace Methodist Church.jpg
Grace Methodist Church located at 4404 Williamson Road.

Davis 22.81 Northview Methodist Church.jpg
Northview Methodist Church located at 521 Ridgecrest Drive in Hollins.

Davis 22.63 Trinity Methodist.jpg
Trinity Methodist Church located at 305 Mountain Avenue.

Davis 22.624c Trinity UMC Group.jpg
Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

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Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

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Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

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Trinity Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue.

Davis 22.52 Belmont Baptist Church.jpg
Belmont United Methodist Church, formerly located at 806 Jamison Avenue, is now Metropolitan Community Church.

Davis 22.33 Melrose United Methodist.jpg
Melrose United Methodist Church, formerly located at 1301 Melrose Avenue.

Davis 21.61 Pastors of Enon Baptist.jpg
Plaque listing pastors of Enon Baptist Church in Hollins from 1855 -1902.

Davis 21.552 Villa Heights Bible School.jpg
Group photo of Bible School attendees at Villa Heights Baptist Church.

Davis 21.551 Villa Heights Baptist Church.jpg
Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1020 Lafayette Blvd. NW.

Davis 21.543 Virginia Heights Baptist.jpg
Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.

Davis 21.524 Vinton Baptist Group.jpg
Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

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Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

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Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

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Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

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Group portrait of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners.

Davis 21.512 Oakland Baptist.jpg
A newly constructed Oakland Baptist Church on right with an inset of the original Oakland Baptist at left.

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Oakland Baptist Church at 3623 Roundhill Avenue

Davis 21.215 First Baptist Church doors.jpg
Doors of First Baptist Church at 515 3rd Street.

Davis 21.1 Belmont Baptist.jpg
Belmont Baptist Church on Stewart Ave. SE and 9th Street.

Davis 2.31 Roanoke Supply.jpg
Unidentified group of Shriners standing on sidewalk in front of Roanoke Supply Company store, located at 101 W. Salem Avenue.

Davis 2.25 Roanoke Fair.jpg
Looking north of Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue at crowd gathered for Roanoke Fair.

Davis 2.24 Elks Lodge 197.jpg
Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road where Anthem is now located.

Davis 2.23 J.M. Gambill.jpg
Proffit Cobbler Shop and J.M. Gambill Wholesale Grocers on Salem Avenue. Edward Franklin Proffit on left.

Davis 2.22 J. Kefauver & Son's Repository.jpg
The Kefauver Repository was a large warehouse built on the site of the present Municipal Building between 1874 and 1878 and faced Commerce St. It was known as Kefauver's Folly in that Kefauver & Son originated the Central Manufacturing Company and…

Davis 2.21 Jefferson Campbell intersection.jpg
Intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Sign for Rialto Theater visible on right. The Rialto was known for showing westerns.

Davis 2.162 Salem Avenue.jpg
Looking east on Salem Avenue from Henry Street (now 1st). This row of storefronts included a bowling alley; liquor store,;L.A. Tolbert Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing; Brady's Bar and Restaurant; a barbershop and a pool hall.

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A view of 2nd Street. George Davis is leaning against the lamp post.

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A view of Salem Avenue at 2nd Street.

Davis 2.15 Welcome.jpg
United Council of Travelers Welcome banner for a conference in Roanoke.

Davis 2.14 Corner Stone Laying Masonic Temple.jpg
Cornerstone placement at the Masonic Temple, formerly located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.

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S.H. Davis Pictures, formerly located at 136 Campbell Avenue.

Davis 2.135 Butler's Shoes.jpg
Butler's Shoes, formerly located on Campbell Avenue.

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W.T. Grant Company and McClellan Stores, formerly located 17-23 Campbell Avenue SW.

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David Kohen Clothing and Apparel, formerly located at 24 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis 2.134 Leggett's.jpg
Leggett's, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.

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Looking West on Campbell Avenue.

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Looking West on Campbell Avenue.

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Looking west on Campbell Avenue from the Jefferson Street intersection.

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Looking west on Campbell Avenue.

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Looking west on Campbell Avenue.

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Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.

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Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.

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Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street.

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Joy Shop located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

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Joy Shop, formerly located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Davis 2.12 Kazim Temple Band.jpg
Kazim Temple Band in Christmas parade. Looking northeast on Jefferson Street from the corner of Day Avenue.

Davis 2.112 N&W Office.jpg
Norfolk & Western Office on the 500 block of S. Jefferson Street.

Davis 2.111a Advance Auto.jpg
Original Advance Auto Parts, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis 2.1115 South on Jefferson.jpg
Looking south on Jefferson Street.

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Looking south on Jefferson Street. Signs for Jefferson Cafe, Jefferson Hotel and Hotel Colonial line the left side of the street. Signs for Rex Taylor's and the Patrick Henry Hotel are visible on the right side of the street.

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Looking south on Jefferson Street from Luck Avenue intersection.

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Looking south on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue intersection.

Davis 2.111 North on Jefferson.jpg
Looking north on the 500 block of Jefferson Street.

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The northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Park Theater visible on right. The marquee reads, "Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Beyond the Rocks". Building to the right of the theatre was vacant at the time.

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A rear view of the Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.

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Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.

Davis 19.814 Terrace Apartments.jpg
A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

Davis 19.813 Terrace Apartments.jpg
A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

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A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

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A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

Davis 19.14 YWCA.jpg
The YWCA located at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.

Davis 18.52 Roanoke Wastewater Treatment Plant.jpg
Roanoke Wasterwater Treatment Plant off of Brownlee Avenue in Southeast.

Davis 18.51d CC Water Treatment Facility.jpg
Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility.

Davis 18.51c CC Water Treatment Facility Interior.jpg
Interior view of Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility

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Unidentified water treatment facility.

Davis 18.2  Civic Center Model.jpg
An archetectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.

Davis 17.41 Washington & Lee.jpg
Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

Davis 17.12a Roanoke College Faculty.jpg
The faculty of Roanoke College pose for a group portrait in front of the Administration Building.

Davis 17.121b H. Sherman Oberly.jpg
Sixth President of Roanoke College, Dr. H. Sherman Oberly, is pictured on the right next to an unidentitifed faculty member.

Davis 17.121a RC Class of 1950.jpg
Members of the Roanoke College Class of 1950 pose for a portrait with faculty members in front of the Administration Building.

Davis 17.11 Alumni Gymnasium.jpg
A rendering by Frye and Stone Architects of the Alumni Gymnasium at Roanoke College.

Davis 16.77 Roanoker Motor Lodge.jpg
The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.76 Shangri La Motel.jpg
View of the Shangri La Motel and Sign, once located at 5125 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.7411 Holiday Inn.jpg
The sign for the Holiday Inn of America in Roanoke, formerly located at 7120 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.731 Hitching Post Motel.jpg
The sign for the Hitching Post Motel, which was located at 7656 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.72 Big Oak Motel.jpg
Big Oak Motel was located at 2501 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.71 Monticello Motel.jpg
Monticello Motel was located at 5046 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.5 Raleigh Tavern.jpg
Raleigh Tavern, Roanoke's first hotel, was located on Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue NE. Built in the early 1800s and long known as Pate's Tavern, it was a popular stopping-place on the north-south stages or on the road from Lynchburg west to Seven Mile…

Davis 16.4375 Dining Room.jpg
Waitstaff poses next to table prepared for a banquet in the Patrick Henry Hotel.

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Pastry chef and Kazim Shriner pose next to a pastry display for the Shriners at the Patrick Henry.

Davis 16.431 Patrick Henry Hotel Display.jpg
Display in the coffee shop window for the VMI/VPI game.

Davis 16.43 PH Ballroom.jpg
Patrick Henry Hotel ballroom prepared for a banquet.

Davis 16.421 Patrick Henry Hotel.jpg
The Patrick Henry is seen from Elmwood Park.

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The Patrick Henry as seen from Elmwood Park.

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View of the Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park.

Davis 16.31 Rorer Park Hotel.jpg
Rorer Park Hotel. The hotel was purchased by the citizens of Roanoke and presented to the Alleghany Institute, a school for boys. The Institute used this structure for three years.

Davis 16.28 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Looking north at Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.2791 Writing Room.jpg
The Writing Room in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now an extension of the Pine Room Pub.

Davis 16.279 Hotel Lobby.jpg
The lobby of Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.278 Private Dining Room.jpg
A private dining room in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.277 Regency Room.jpg
The Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke's main dining room.

Davis 16.276 Guest Room.jpg
A typical guest room in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.275 Ballroom.jpg
The ballroom in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.274 Private Parlor.jpg
A view of one of the private parlors in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.273 English Lounge.jpg
English Lounge in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now called the Pine Room.

Davis 16.272 Cigar Counter.jpg
Cigar Counter in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.271 Palm Court.jpg
Palm Court in Hotel Roanoke.

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West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke

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West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

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Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

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Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

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Exterior of garage at Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

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Entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

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Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.24 Hotel Roanoke Construction.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.

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

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

Davis 16.2102 Hotel Roanoke Construction.jpg
Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.

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The Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.21 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
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.

Davis 16.210 Hotel Roanoke Sign.jpg
Sign for the Hotel Roanoke.

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

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Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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

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An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.

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

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The Hotel Roanoke in 1886.

Davis 16.201 Hotel Roanoke fire.jpg
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…

Davis 16.2 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.1 Ponce de Leon.jpg
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.

Davis 15.721 Fintel Library.jpg
Fintel Library at Roanoke College.

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Fintel Library at Roanoke College.

Davis 15.711 Fishburn Library.jpg
Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.

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The Fishburn Library at Hollins College.

Davis 15.631 Virginia Heights Book Station.jpg
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.

Davis 15.63 Raleigh Court Library.jpg
The Raleigh Court Library was located at 1916 Memorial Avenue. The building is now used by Pop's Ice Cream.

Davis 15.625-3 Melrose Branch Library.jpg
The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00

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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".

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

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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.

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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…

Davis 15.615w Gainsboro Branch Library.jpg
Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.

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Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

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Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

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Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.

Davis 15.61 Gainsboro Library Interior.jpg
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.

Davis 15.23 Patrons in Reference.jpg
The reference room in the old library about 1947.

Davis 15.222 Reading & Reference Room.jpg
Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.

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Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.

Davis 15.22 Main Library Interior.jpg
Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.

Davis 15.212 Patrons in Reference.jpg
Ladies in the reference room.

Davis 15.211 Storytime at Roanoke Public Libraries.jpg
Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.

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

Davis 15.15 Roanoke City Library.jpg
The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

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Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.

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

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

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Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.

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Roanoke Public Library float in a parade.

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Davis 15.11 Roanoke Public Library.jpg
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.

Davis 15.1 RPL opening 5-21-1921.jpg
Opening day celebration of Roanoke Public Libraries. Sarah Caldwell Butler speaking at event in Elmwood Park.

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

Davis 15.01 Pearl Hinesley.jpg
Roanoke Public Library's first Librarian, Pearl Hinesley. Miss Hinesley served 30 years in Roanoke Public Libraries, from 1921-1951.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Nursing graduate class of 1941. Lewis Gale Hospital.

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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…

Davis 14.41 Lewis-Gale Hospital.jpg
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…

Davis 14.35 Jefferson Hospital.jpg
Jefferson Hospital is structure on the left. It was located on Franklin Road; view looking at intersection with Walnut Avenue.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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…

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Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.

Davis 12.3 Big Lick Post Office.jpg
Big Lick Post Office was located on the corner of Lynchburg Road (Orange Avenue) and Williamson Road.

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

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

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The Dana Science Building on the campus of Hollins University.

Davis 11.953 Administration Building.jpg
Central to the campus of Roanoke College, the Administration Building was the first structure on campus, completed in 1848. Over the years, East and West wings were added.

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East Building on the Hollins University campus. Built in 1856, It is the oldest building in use at Hollins.

Davis 11.951 Roanoke College.jpg
Aerial view of Roanoke College.

Davis 11.95 Roanoke Technical Institute.jpg
Roanoke Technical Institute, now called Virginia Western Community College.

Davis 11.8 South View Elementary School.jpg
Southview Elementary School, located on Peters Creek Road. The building is now used for Roanoke County administrative offices.

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Preston Park Elementary School.

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Patrick Henry High School.

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Patrick Henry High School under construction.

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Patrick Henry High School under construction.

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Jefferson High School junior class.

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Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.

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

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Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.

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Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction

Davis 11.51 Stonewall Jackson Middle School.jpg
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.

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

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

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Raleigh Court Elementary School

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Raleigh Court Elementary School

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Raleigh Court Elementary School

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Raleigh Court Elementary School

Davis 11.351 Hurt Park Elementary.jpg
Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.

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Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.

Davis 11.3 Pleasant View School.jpg
Pleasant View School, often called Moomaw School, which stood on Moomaw land on the corner of Cove and Hershberger Roads.

Davis 11.23 Gilmer School.jpg
Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.

Davis 11.211 West End School.jpg
Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.

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

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Students of Melrose School.

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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.

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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.

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The Virginia College for Young Women under construction. The school was formerly located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue.

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

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Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee celebration kicks off at the 1915 municipal building.

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Cutting the birthday cake during Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee are Miss Diamond Jubilee, Barbara Boitnott, Mayor Walter L. Young and Miss Shenandoah Valley, Edwina Wertz.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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An aerial view of Elmwood Park.

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

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Snow in Elmwood Park with view of the Terry House.

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Snow in Elmwood Park.

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Snow in Elmwood Park.

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Japanese Magnolia tree in Elmwood Park.

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A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

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Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.

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Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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1st Street intersection with Franklin Road in front of AEP.

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Looking toward intersection with 1st Street and Franklin Road.

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The northeast corner of 2nd Street and Day Avenue.

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Parking lot in front of AEP's Roanoke office at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.

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Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.

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Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.

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

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

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Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.

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

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The Anchor Building under construction. Built by Roanoke Gas Company, it was completed in 1910 and is located at the corner of 1st Street and Kirk Avenue. The building was used by Roanoke Gas until 1931 when Shenandoah Life Insurance Company…

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The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.

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Typical classroom of an unknown Roanoke school.

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Roanoke City Police Department on the steps of the municipal building.

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Rev. Arthur L. James was born August 1, 1877 in Madison, Florida Howard and Lula James. During WWI James served overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces as secretary under the War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. From 1918 to 1957, James…

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Lucy Addison was born enslaved in Fauquier County, Virginia on December 8, 1861. After graduating from the Quaker-run Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia in 1882 with a degree in teaching, Addison began her life-long career as an educator. …

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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…

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"Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park - Roanoke, Virginia. This view from Elmwood Park in the heart of Roanoke shows part of the Roanoke Public Library and the Patrick Henry Hotel, located on S. Jefferson Street."

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GB Miscellaneous Items Collection (1).pdf
The Gainsboro Library Miscellaneous Items Collection is comprised of items that are too large for standard vertical file storage or need special considerations due to format. These items are considered part of the Gainsboro Library Vertical Files…

Funeral Program Index.pdf
The Funeral Program and Obituary Index includes funeral programs, in memoriam articles and obituaries that are housed at the Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

A. B. Claytor Collection.pdf
This is a guide to the A. B. Claytor Collection. The collection contains items related to the Alexander Broadon Claytor and his family. While the majority of the collection is comprised of family photographs, also included are funeral programs, a…

Heller Family Collection.pdf
This is a guide to the Heller Family Collection. The collection contains items related to members of the Heller family, including: Moorman Pendleton Heller; his wife, Lucy Blanch Robinson Heller; and their son, George Henry Robinson Heller. The…

Revised Vertical File Index - 2022.pdf
The Vertical Files and Surname Files Index is an alphabetical list of over 250 topical files. Vertical files may include pamphlets, news clippings and other materials that do not merit a call number, but are arranged for ready reference on a given…

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This card reads, “From the crest of McAfee’s Knob, near Salem, at an altitude of 4,000 feet, and commanding a view of entrancing beauty. ‘Point of Rocks’ projects over the Valley far below. With nearly 2,000 feet of space beneath him, the visitor…

Pinkard1.pdf
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.

ColonialDamesRoanokeCommittee.pdf
The collection includes information primarily from the 1950s into the early 1970s, as inherited, collected, and retained by Katherine T. Ellett. The bulk of the collection was amassed by Ellett during her chairmanship of the committee, beginning in…

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Date of Birth: March 25, 1881
Mayor from June 2, 1938 to August 31, 1938
Other offices held: City County, 1934-1940; Virginia House of Delegates, 1924-1929 and 1946-1947
Date of Death: September 4, 1956

PC 114.11 Hollins College.jpg
"Hollins Institute, Roanoke, Virginia."

Evelyn Bethel Papers.doc.pdf
This is a guide to the Evelyn Davis Bethel Papers. The collection contains items related to the life and activism of Evelyn Davis Bethel. The collection consists of notes, correspondences, newspaper clippings, signage, official government documents,…

Eunice Poindexter Collection.pdf
This is a guide to the Eunice Poindexter Collection. The collection contains items related to the career and success of Eunice Poindexter. The collection consists of certificates, awards, recognitions, diplomas, photographs, and assorted plaques. The…

PC 139.7 Roanoke Women's College.jpg
"Roanoke Women's College, Salem, Virginia."

PC 127.2.1 Jefferson High School.jpg
"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 122.02 General Offices.jpg
"The general office buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway in Roanoke, Virginia, headquarters of the company which employs over 6,000 persons in the city alone. Executive and supervisory departmental offices are located in these buildings, from…

PC 116.852 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
" A modern 250 room version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A new 50 car garage connects directly to lobby. George L. Denison, Manager."

PC 116.843 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. A modern air conditioned version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. George L. Denison, Resident Manager.…

PC 116.84 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned, 325 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. Kenneth Hyde, General…

PC 116.836 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Of striking Old English architecture, Hotel Roanoke emphasizes comfort and convenience throughout. Located in the midst of its own beautifully landscaped ten acre grounds, within a few minutes' walk of the shopping and theatre district of Roanoke,…

PC 116.75 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia."

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Patrick Henry Hotel

PC 116.61 Hotel Patrick Henry.jpg
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, 300 baths. Robert R. Meyer, President. A.B. Moody, Manager."

PC 116.4 Hotel Lenox.jpg
"Hotel Lenox, opposite west exit N&W passenger station. In the heart of Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 115.1 Roanoke Memorial.jpg
"Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 105.43 Elmwood Park.jpg
"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 102.0 Roanoke Country Club.jpg
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 99.103 Manse, First Presbyterian.jpg
"Manse, First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia." The manse was the residence of the minister.

PC 99.64 Greene Memorial United Methodist.jpg
"Greene Memorial M.E. Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 95.2 Franklin Road Bridge.jpg
"Franklin Road Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia".

PC 95.1 Jefferson and Walnut Bridges.jpg
"Jefferson Street and Walnut Avenue Bridges, Roanoke Virginia."

PC 139.8 Roanoke County Courthouse.jpg
"Roanoke County Courthouse, Salem, Virginia."

PC 114.01 Hollins College.jpg
"Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia."

Dr. Walter Clayto Family Collection.pdf
This is a guide to the Dr. Walter Claytor Family Collection. The collection contains items related to members of the Claytor family. The majority of the collection relates primarily to the life of Dr. Walter S. Claytor, who was a dentist, and is…

Pinkard2.pdf
Biographical sketch of Dr. John H. Pinkard and his contributions to medicine and the African American community of Roanoke.

PC 116.0 Hitching Post Motel.jpg
"Hitching Post Motel, US Highways 11 and 220...2 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Windel, Owners and Managers."

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The Glenn-Minnich store, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue, on closing day. Glenn-Minnich operated from 1913 until 1960 and was founded by C.B. Minnich, Myrl Glenn, and H.A. Glenn.

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Date of Birth: December 23, 1905
Mayor from September 1, 1964 to August 31, 1968
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1946 to August 31, 1966
Date of Death: May 23, 1972

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Date of Birth: March 16, 1919
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1962 to August 31, 1964
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1962 to August 31, 1966
Date of Death: July 4, 2002

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Date of Birth: November 3, 1928
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1960 to August 31, 1962
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1958 to August 31, 1962; Virginia House of Delegates, 1964-1971
Date of Death: April 23, 2002

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Date of Birth: May 26, 1907
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1958 to August 31, 1960
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1956 to August 31, 1972
Date of Death: September 10, 1983

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Date of Birth: November 7, 1905
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1950 to August 31, 1951, Ex-Officio Mayor September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1954, and Mayor September 1, 1968 to October 18, 1975 Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1950…

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Date of Birth: April 15, 1911
Mayor from September 1, 1946 to August 31, 1948
Date of Death: December 11, 1968

PC 116.851 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"A modern version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Modern 50 car garage in direct connection with the lobby. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."

PC 116.85 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Ample free parking space. A ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."

RoanokeVirginia1907.pdf
Roanoke, Virginia is a Chamber of Commerce publication that highlights its "location, climate, water supply, manufacturing, commercial and educational advantages, and general desirability as a place of residence."

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The children's department at Heironimus decorated for Christmas.

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Window display at Heironimus advertising Revlon's Ultaviolet line of cosmetics.

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Window display for Revlon's Ultraviolet line of cosmetics at Heironimus.

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Main Street has become the setting for one of Salem’s most successful civic and commercial events – Olde Salem Days. The event began in 1981 with an estimated 12,000 visitors. By 1985, under the sponsorship of the Jaycees, “Days” drew some 40,000…

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Group portrait of teachers. Front row seated, second from left, Mattie Bell Morris; third from left, Sadie Lawson; front row seated, first on right, Marie Bailey; third from right, Ms. Hackley. Back row, fourth from left, Ms. Hackley.

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Freemasons

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William Bernard Robertson, far right.

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Unidentified woman speaking.

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A. Byron Smith

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William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.

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Sallye Coleman

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Debutante Ball

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Dr. Walter S. Claytor and Nurse Daisy Schley pictured with a patient

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Reverend Robert James Jr. and his family. His wife Bernice is pictured center with the Reverend to her right.

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Unknown school play or assembly

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Unknown assembly audience

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First Baptist Church

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Unknown makeup artist, possibly at the Booker T. Washington Trade School.

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Pictured: Mr. J. Lovelle Taylor (Freemason)

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Either Saint Paul United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church. Identified: Constance Johnson (first row, far right), Mary Jeffries? (front row, second from the left)

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Unknown school play, possibly on American history

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Downing family portrait. Dr. Ellwood Downing pictured center-right and his wife Della Downing pictured center-left

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Della Downing pictured on the left side, second from the back

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Church service.

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Front row (left to right): Reginald Clark, Reverend Ulsa Broady, MiKenley Craighead, Mason. Middle row (left to right): Murall Yvall, Mitchell Hankis, Robert Scaks, Alex Hancock. Back row (left to right): Armstead, E.C. Preston, Abner Jones, Joe…

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Ruth Lash pictured on the left, in front of Harrison School

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Unknown group portrait outside a Piedmont Airlines plane

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Group portrait holding commemorative Booker T. Washington stamps at the Booker T. Washington Memorial in Franklin County, VA

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Unknown female’s exchange of an envelope

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Identified: Mary March (center), Samuel Williams (front row, far left), Charell (front row, second from left), Gilbert March (front row, second from right), and O.W. Jones (front row, far right)

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Unknown church event.

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Unknown audience

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Possible debutante portrait. Envelope: Ms. Ida Kerne

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Picture made at YMCA Gainsboro Rd. and Patton Ave. Heller Kindergarten.

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown group portrait

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Esquire Club. From left to right: Jeremiah Robertson Sr., John Dillon, unidentified, Walter Allen, Jack Hilton, unidentified, Mose Lipscomb, Lilburn Hilton, William Johns, Alton Sharper, Joe, unidentified, unidentified, Thomas Robertson, George…

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Classroom portrait. Ronnie Jordan (?) pictured top left by the door

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Classroom portrait. Ruth Anderson identified top left by the tree. Ms. Taylor, the teacher, identified in the center of the second row

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Unknown group portrait, possibly Sunday school or another church-related event

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Alphas Sorority and Fraternity pictured in front of St. Andrews Catholic Church

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Unknown textile factory workers

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Debutante Ball

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Debutante Ball

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Heller Kindergarten portrait made behind the Gainsboro Library during the May Day festival

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Unknown church service

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Group portrait of the Dining Car Employees or The Moles on Henry St. Front row (left to right): Ruth Anderson, Hazel Hall, Hershey Steptoe (Mary Steptoe), James or Pete Woodliff, Irene or Estelle Woodliff. Back row (left to right): Gertrude Logan,…

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Group portrait. Front row (left to right): first 2 unidentified, Mary Jeffries, Juanita Ford, unidentified, Mrs. Brown or B. Kasey. Back row: S. Ford (?), Bill Thompson, W. Jeffries (?), Al Holland Sr., unidentified

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Group portrait. From left to right: first 2 unidentified, Dorothy Sheppeson (?) Greene, Odelle Mebane, Eunice Poindexter, unidentified, Alma Finney Tyree Robertson (?), unidentified, Nina Charlton, Bolden, Ed Green, Markhiem or Macklain

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Same church as CS 136, possibly a pageant.

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Unknown church event

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Portrait of Joseph Fuller Jr

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Group portrait. First row (left to right): Rev. Metz Coker, Patricia Waller Henry, Jack Watson, next 2 unidentified, McCarthy Woods. Second row: Leroy Campbell, next 4 unidentified, Valerie Lash. Third row: Ms. Woods, Mr. Williams, Mr. Meadows, next…

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St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Far-right corner: Marionetta Sprauve Shaw (far left corner is unidentified). First row (left to right): Lillie Patterson, unidentified, Christine Payne or Arnesia Keeling Payne, unidentified, Fizer-Simmons. Second row…

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Group portrait. From left to right: Patricia Waller, Ruth Anderson, Edna Prunty, Delia or Leila Bryant, unidentified, Fulford, unidentified, Maxine Thomas, unidentified, Mrs. Broady

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Unknown group portrait, possibly a sorority

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Debutante Ball

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The Harrison Baseball Team. 1928-1930. Numerical order: 1. Crawford 2. Jim Jones 3. Bob Jefferson 4. Jess Smith 5. “Bubber” McAfee 6. Edward Calloway 7. Bobley Colson 8. Lee Calloway 9. Jack Calloway 10. Banks 11. Matthews 12. “Wildman” Coffer 13.…

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Freemasons outside Prince Hall. Front row (left to right): Frank Broady, unidentified, J. Luvelle Taylor, unidentified, Beane, unidentified. Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Robert Scales?, unidentified, Clifton Whitworth, next 2…

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Front row (left to right): A. Byron Smith, Nina Medley, Lessie Polk, Raymond Polk

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Gift exchange

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Dr. J.H. Roberts and his wife pictured at Christmastime

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Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

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Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

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Gathering for Hunton Crew INC. Far left corner--Richard Penly and Mrs. Shirlene Penly. Estelle McCadden is pictured 3rd from the right in the first row of chairs and Mr. Lewis Peery is pictured in the farthest row, 2nd from the left

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Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

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Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.

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Hunton Life Saving Crew

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High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Marilyn Curtis, next 2 unidentified, Frances Keene, Barbara Taylor, William Keene (Buster), Broady or Brown. Back row (left to right): unidentified, Rev. Ulas Broady, rest…

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Unknown portrait of two working females, possibly waitresses

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Envelope: Rev. Horatio Edwards

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Award reception. Envelope: Mary Rayford, Audrey Wheaton’s Mom

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Pictured: Far left: Elmer Thomas. Far right: Maxine Thomas

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Debutante portrait

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Debutante portrait

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Debutante portrait

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Colonial Stores storefront

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Unknown male walking in an aisle past an audience, possibly a debutante escort

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Debutante ball

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Freemasons. Herbert Shovley identified in the front row on the far lefthand side

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Unknown group portrait

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Unknown ceremony or an award reception

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Front row (left to right): Donna Lee, Elizabeth Thomas or Coltman, Carolyn Patterson (or Koger?), Nadine Davis Wheaton, Sadie B. Lawson. Middle row (left to right): Katy Wheaton? (or Butler), rest unidentified. Back row…

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Group portrait not identified.

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Group Portrait. St. Matthew Church of God, Abbot St. Front row (left to right): Florine Fulford or Fuller, Nona Harris, Dorothy Taylor or Walker. Back row (left to right): E. Hash or Nancy Hash, Prunty, Edna Nash (Temple of the Way Out Church?) or…

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Unknown banquet

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Atwood’s capital view tour with unknown members of the Booker T. Washington Trade School

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Unknown award recognition

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Unknown award recognition

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Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare

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Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare

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Group portrait. From left to right: Nona Harris, Bessie Coles, Helen or Halle or Hall, unidentified, unidentified, Becky Hale

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Group portrait. Front row (left to right): Connie Johnson Hamlar, unidentified, unidentified, Gwendolyn Lawrence (Connie and Gwendolyn are sisters). Back row (left to right) : unidentified, Doris Elam, Nina Bolden, Baylice Cooper

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Pictured: Front row (left to right)--Ruth Lash, unidentified, Mary Curtis Steptoe, Kitty McCain, Middle row (left to right)--Elizabeth Snyder, Edna Prunty, next two unidentified, Back row--Sister Hall Martin, Prunty

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Group portrait

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Shriners group portrait

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Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA

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Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA

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Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA

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Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured left, Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured center.

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Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured left of the podium and Rev. Wright pictured at the podium.

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Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured right.

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Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured.

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Unknown children’s church choir performance

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Interior of First Baptist Church. Envelope: Rev. Edwards

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Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Interior of First Baptist Church. Noel C Taylor pictured

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Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown assembly, possibly debutant

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Unknown assembly, possibly debutant

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Unknown classroom portrait

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High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, next 5 unidentified, Nina Medley, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr.. Middle row: Marilyn Curtis, unidentified, Helen Terry, Elise Scott,…

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High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, unidentified, Elsie Scott, unidentified, unidentified, Nina Medley, Bonnie Terry, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr. Middle Row (left to…

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Freemasons group portrait. Front row (left to right): Matthew Banks, Melvin Anderson, James Stewart, unidentified, Paul Scott. Back row (left to right): O.W. Jone, Otho Wright, Elijah Williams, unidentified

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown conference

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Left: George Harris, Center: unidentified, Right: Lawrence Hunter

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown banquet

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Unknown school play or student performance

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Unknown school choir performance

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony

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Unknown group portrait
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