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A Guide to the Giles County Tithe Books Collection
This a guide to the Tithe books for Giles County, which cover the time period of 1820-1845. The tithe books were entitled “Tithe Book” or “List of Taxable Property” or “List of Revenue.” Tithes were small taxes or assessments that were collected…
A Guide to the Dudley Family Genealogical Collection
Materials included in the Dudley Family Genealogical Collection were compiled by Naoma Dudley Slone in two three-ring binders with photographs compiled in a separate album. The primary focus of Mrs. Slone’s research relates to the Dudley and allied…
A Guide to the Fortnightly Club Records Collection
The Fortnightly Club Records Collection consists of records created by the club since it was founded in 1913 as a literary club for women in the Roanoke Valley. Materials include yearbooks, meeting minutes, program materials, scrapbooks,…
A Guide to the Pan Philian Club Records Collection
The Pan Philian Club Records collection consists of records generated by the club from its inception in 1920 through the 1960s. Records include meeting minutes, correspondence, news clippings, programs, and projects. Materials are arranged…
A Guide to the Dorothy Gibboney Collection
The Dorothy Gibboney Collection consists of materials collected by Gibboney from 1966-1980. Materials include correspondence, news clippings, awards, photographs, and programs and speaking engagements. Most of the correspondence was received during…
Throckmorton Negative Collection Inventory
Inventory of negatives included in the Throckmorton Negative Collection, Images containing group and individual negatives are not identified beyond the names of the groups.
A Guide to the Glenna Garner Collection
The Glenna Garner Collection is arranged into two series: Series I contains research compiled by family groups arranged alphabetically by surname; Series II contains records arranged alphabetically by document type. Series I focuses on Glenna…
A Guide to the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley Records Collection
The Junior League of the Roanoke Valley (JLRV) Records Collection consists of materials generated by the League throughout its existence. Items include administrative documents, annual reports, new clippings, newsletters, information regarding JLRV…
A Guide to the David H. Steinberg Streetcar Manuscripts
The collection consists of 1 box containing 12 folders. Included in the box are the original manuscript and photocopies of the typed 318 pages, photocopies of trolley photographs, and correspondence about the collection. The manuscript compilation…
A Guide to the Marsteller Corporation Records Collection
The Marsteller Corporation Records Collection contains acknowledgements of orders placed for grave markers. Orders in this collection begin in 1911 and continue through 1960; missing orders include the years 1915 and 1916, 1920-1924, 1938-1941…
A Guide to the Burton-Neighbors Addenda
The Burton/Neighbors Addenda Collection is comprised of materials related to families, landowners, and soldiers from the Botetourt County area. The collection includes a spiral bound notebook, 1 journal publication, loose leaf documents and newspaper…
Historic Garden Week in Virginia Homes Index
An index to homes from Roanoke, Salem, and the surrounding areas profiled in Historic Garden Week in Virginia, 1938-2010.
Roanoke Valley Real Estate Multiple Listings Service Photograph Collection
This is a guide to photographs included in the Roanoke Real Estate Multiple Listings Service Photograph Collection. Photos include many Roanoke Valley homes on the market or new construction between 1989 and 1999. All photos are single family…
A Guide to the Manuscripts of Grady Garrett
The Manuscripts of Grady Garrett consists of 12 reels of microfilm containing genealogical research on families of Virginia and North Carolina.
A Guide to the Smith-Riffe Collection
The Smith-Riffe Collection represents a half century of
genealogical and local history research in the New River counties of southern West Virginia and adjacent Virginia.
genealogical and local history research in the New River counties of southern West Virginia and adjacent Virginia.
A Guide to the Evelyn Bodine Collection
This collection consists of genealogical research compiled by Evelyn Ashworth Bodine. Ms. Bodine compiled records on a number of surnames, primarily Ashworth, Bodine, Burgess, Ferguson-Phelps, Hiett, and Thornton-Gadd. Each folder included on the…
Interments in Old Lick, First Baptist Church, and City Farm Cemeteries, 1912-1960
This is a guide to a collection of death certificates of individuals buried in Old Lick, First Baptist Church, and City Farm cemeteries beginning with the earliest available certificates in 1912 and concluding with 1960 when burials at the cemeteries…
A Guide to the Sonny Boyd Collection
This collection consists of genealogical research compiled by Charles “Sonny” Everette Boyd, Jr. Surnames most frequently researched include Hardaway, Harvey, Livesay, Elam, and Tucker. Box one contains legal sized pedigree charts arranged…
A Guide to the Virginia Room Map and Oversized Materials Collection
This is a guide to the Virginia Room Map Collection, including oversized documents, architectural drawings, and original newspapers. Most Virginia Counties and Cities are included, as well as some areas of surrounding states. If you are interested…
A Guide to the Fred and Katherine Settle Wright Genealogical Collection
This collection consists of two record storage boxes of genealogical research compiled by the Wrights on a number of families. Contents are arranged alphabetically by surname as they were kept by the Wrights. The majority of surnames herein have…
A Guide to the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Records
This collection consists of seven record storage boxes of materials generated and collected by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation (RVPF). The type of material is arranged into the following series: Series I includes organizational records and…
Norsemen 1979
The Norsemen is the annual for Northside Middle School.
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Harrison School
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A view of Henry Street. The Palace Hotel can be seen in the background.
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Gilmer
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Morningside Park
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Southwest
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Rehab
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Rehab
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Rehab
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Rehab
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Rehab
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Southwest
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Southwest
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Southwest
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Jefferson High School
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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The Stone House, located at 914 13th Street next to Black Dog Salvage.
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Mountain View
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Detail of the entrance to the Stone House, located at 914 13th Street next to Black Dog Salvage.
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Allison Avenue
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Allison Avenue
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Allison Avenue
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13th Street, Southwest.
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Kirk Avenue
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Orange Avenue, Northeast.
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N&W Offices
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Victory Stadium fountain
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Victory Stadium fountain
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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1533 Riverdale Road.
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Riverdale
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1742 Jerome Street, Riverdale.
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1534 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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1536 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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1737 16th Street, Riverdale.
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1712 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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1708 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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1704 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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1614 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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1602 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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1546 Edgerton Avenue, Riverdale.
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Riverdale
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Elmwood Park, Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown East
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Downtown
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Post Office
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Auto Spring & Bearing
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Dixie Distributing Company
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Magic City Ford
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Commonwealth
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Commonwealth
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Commonwealth
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Commonwealth
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Commonwealth
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Travel Lodge, Commonwealth
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Travel Lodge, Commonwealth
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Travel Lodge, Commonwealth
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Magic City Ford, Commonwealth
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Holiday Inn, Commonwealth
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Dixie Distributing Company
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In the late 1970’s the Greyhound Bus Station was located at 521 Rutherford Ave NE at the corner of Kimball Ave. The building is currently occupied by Avis Construction Company (2018). This depot opened in 1974 when the previous depot at 44 Bullitt…
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Civic Center
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Post Office
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Magic City Ford
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Post Office
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Roanoke Gas
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Days Inn, Kimball
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Day Avenue, SW
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618 Mountain Avenue, SW
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1328 3rd Street, SW
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122 Mountain Avenue, SW
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1401 Maple Avenue, SW
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414 Walnut Avenue, SW
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400 Block, Mountain Avenue, SW
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301 Elm Avenue, SW
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Second Presbyterian church
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371 Walnut Avenue, SW
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1201 Maple Avenue, SW
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429 Allison Avenue, SW
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368 Allison Avenue, SW
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409 Albemarle Avenue, SW
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360 Albemarle Avenue, SW
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Gainsboro
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Gainsboro
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Gainsboro
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Gainsboro
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Gainsboro
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Madison Avenue
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Gainsboro
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333 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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315 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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321 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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353 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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321 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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337 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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301 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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333 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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402 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
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Deanwood
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Deanwood
The Technician 1963
The Technician was the annual for Roanoke Technical Institute.
The Technician 1964
The Technician was the annual for Roanoke Technical Institute.
The Technician 1966
The Technician was the annual for Roanoke Technical Institute.
American Association of University Women, Roanoke Valley Branch Scrapbooks
The Roanoke Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) was founded in 1923. The included scrapbooks were compiled by AAUW members for the years 1947 and 1948-1950.
AAUW is a nationwide network of more than 100,000…
AAUW is a nationwide network of more than 100,000…
A Guide to the Records of the Roanoke Valley Cultural Exchange
This is a guide to the Records of the Roanoke Valley Cultural Exchange. The collection consists of items related to the organizational history and administration of Roanoke Valley Cultural Exchange. The collection predominantly dates from 1998 to…
It Seems As If Everyone in Roanoke, Virginia Visits Children's Zoo
Article written by Robert P. Hunter, then Parks and Recreation manager for the City of Roanoke. Published in the July 1956 edition of Park Maintenance magazine.
A Guide to the Royal Arcanum . Council No. 1228, Record Book Collection
The Royal Arcanum is a fraternal organization that provides insurance benefits to its members and their families. The Roanoke Council No. 1228 was established in 1890.
The collection includes four Meeting Minute Books, spanning the years from the…
The collection includes four Meeting Minute Books, spanning the years from the…
A Guide to the Papers of Ruth G. Hale
This is a genealogical collection focusing on the Hale/Ahl/All families and connecting families. Many other families of Craig County, Virginia and surrounding areas are also included. Materials in the collection include notes, correspondence, news…
PC 94.0 First National Bank
First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.
PC 99.11 Second Presbyterian
"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 102.02 Roanoke Country Club
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.0 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.3 Elks Lodge
"Elks Club House, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 107.0 Federal Building
"Federal Building and Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.02 Hollins College
"Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.7 Ponce de Leon
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.6 N&W Fountain
"Fountain and park opposite Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 125.0 Roanoke Electric Railway
"Roanoke Electric Railway Offices and Waiting Room, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 133.02 Virginia College
"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"
PC 120.0 Mountain Park
"Mountain, Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 127.1 Commerce Street School
"Commerce Street Graded School, Roanoke, Virginia."
Salem and the Roanoke Valley
A circular of information including location, railroad facilities, business interests, manufacturing prospects, water power, mineral wealth, fertile lands, healthful climate, social, moral, religious and educational advantages.
Salem, Virginia: Its Advantages and Attractions
A circular of information on Salem as a place of residence, business, investment, and manufacturing.
PC 112.0 Lee Junior High
" New grammar school, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.838 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.82 Mill Mountain Incline
"The incline railroad, Roanoke, Virginia. Car ascending Mill Mountain."
PC 120.14 Mountain Park
"Casino & fountain, Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.22 Norfolk & Western Depot
"Norfolk & Western Railroad Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
Oral History Interview with ShaNeika Mitchell-Peters
Oral History Interview with ShaNeika Mitchell-Peters
Interviewer: Grace Priddy
Date: 9 October 2019
Location: Williamson Road Branch Library
Duration: 56:05
Transcription prepared by: Garrett Channell, Grace Priddy, Rebecca Smith
Interviewer: Grace Priddy
Date: 9 October 2019
Location: Williamson Road Branch Library
Duration: 56:05
Transcription prepared by: Garrett Channell, Grace Priddy, Rebecca Smith
Oral History Interview with J
Oral History Interview with J
Interviewer: Samantha Meyer
Date: 25 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 40:42
Transcription prepared by: Liz Lee and Megan Reynolds
Interviewer: Samantha Meyer
Date: 25 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 40:42
Transcription prepared by: Liz Lee and Megan Reynolds
Oral History Interview with Nicole
Oral History Interview with Nicole
Interviewer: Shannon Baker
Date: 7 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 35:19
Transcription prepared by: Shannon Baker and Paul Martin
Interviewer: Shannon Baker
Date: 7 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 35:19
Transcription prepared by: Shannon Baker and Paul Martin
Oral History Interview with Amanda Ervin
Oral History Interview with Amanda Ervin
Interviewer: Vanessa Dotson and Miu Iwasaki
Date: 2 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 45:22
Transcription prepared by: Kierra Burda
Interviewer: Vanessa Dotson and Miu Iwasaki
Date: 2 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 45:22
Transcription prepared by: Kierra Burda
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Young woman posing on a stage.
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Young couple in formal attire. “Byron Morris and Carolyn C. Patterson.”
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
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Lucy Addison High School. Students gathered around a food cart.
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Lucy Addison High School. Students in Shop Class.
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Lucy Addison High School. “Track meet, Lynchburg, VA.”
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Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.
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Lucy Addison High School. Students in Home Economics Class.
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Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.
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Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.
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Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students outside.
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Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing
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Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing
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Lucy Addison High School, two young women posing
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Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women
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Lucy Addison High School, Young women dancing
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Lucy Addison High School, group of students
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Lucy Addison High School, "Homecoming"
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Lucy Addison High School, Student leaving school
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Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women posing outside of the school with a car.
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Lucy Addison High School, Graduation Photograph "Mary Brandon"
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Lucy Addison High School Majorettes.
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Lucy Addison High School Majorettes.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.
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Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Gainsboro Neighborhood.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. on parade near St. Andrews Catholic Church.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. School Band and Botetourt County School Bus.
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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. Students at a school function in the school’s gymnasium.
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Lucy Addison High School. Students at a school pep rally in the school’s gymnasium.
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Lucy Addison High School. Group of female students in gym clothes.
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Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of students in formal attire.
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Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of male students in formal attire.
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Lucy Addison High School. Music teachers playing piano. “Finny and Powell.”