Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Found in 1977 Collections and/or Records:
Richards-Woody Family Papers,
The Richards-Woody Family Papers comprise correspondence, photographs, obituaries, legal documents, and a family history of the Richards-Woody family. The collection includes Civil War-era correspondence between King David Richards and his wife, Harriet Love Richards, describing several accounts of battles fought by the Confederate Army's 57th Virginia Infantry during the years 1862 and 1863.
Richmond Enquirer Account Statement
The collection includes account statement for subscription to the Richmond Enquirer, mailed to Jos. Rogers of Rogersville, Tennessee, accompanied by letter from publishers explaining need for funds and pledging to continue improving contents and appearance of the newspaper.
James B. Richmond Poetry Book
The collection contains a book of poetry and prose by James B. Richmond (1842-1910), who was a politician, lawyer, judge, and banker from southwest Virginia.
Richmond, Va. [Business District]
Map shows the business district of Richmond, Virginia, from Eleventh to North Fourth streets, between East Main and East Broad. Reverse of map shows the business district of Reading, Pennsylvania.
John Rittenhour Deed
The collection consists of a deed for 300 acres on Sinking Creek of the New River in Montgomery County, Virginia, granted to John Rittenhour, assignee of Michael Drake.
R.K. McCoy General Store
unframed picture; on back ""Main & Turner Campus Exxon""
Roanoke and Southern Railway Company Charter Amendment
The collection consists of a flyer containing amendment to the charter of the Roanoke and Southern Railway Company, ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1893.
Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club Records
Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Postwar Planning Committee Collection,
The collection contains correspondence papers and a booklet regarding the Chamber of Commerce of Roanoke, Virginia Postwar Planning Committee from 1946. Correspondence include meeting minutes and letters regarding publication of the booklet Roanoke Looking Ahead. The latter provides a an outline of planned municipal improvements.
Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection Flyer,
The collection includes a flyer (c.1945) advertising the collection of clothes and shoes for World War II efforts.