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Charles C Buck and Company Papers
Three digital images of customer requests to the Charles C. Buck and Company candy distributor in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Manuscript Collection 1768 is the Charles C. Buck and Company Papers. The company was owned by Charles Buck, a confectioner…
Manuscript Collection 1768 is the Charles C. Buck and Company Papers. The company was owned by Charles Buck, a confectioner…
Thomas Jefferson Note to Steptoe
Digital scan of handwritten note from Thomas Jefferson to William Steptoe dated 13 September 1815.
In the note, Jefferson invites Dr. Steptoe to breakfast with Mr. Correa, Mr. Gilmer, and Jefferson on a botanical expedition.
William Steptoe…
In the note, Jefferson invites Dr. Steptoe to breakfast with Mr. Correa, Mr. Gilmer, and Jefferson on a botanical expedition.
William Steptoe…
Lynchburg Theaters List
Jones Memorial Library historical list of theaters, auditoriums, movie houses in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The list is sorted alphabetically by the name of the theater. It includes street address, date of opening and closing, and notes.
The…
The list is sorted alphabetically by the name of the theater. It includes street address, date of opening and closing, and notes.
The…
Overseers of the Poor List
Jones Memorial Library list of persons appearing on the Overseers of the Poor registry for the period 1870 to 1876 in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The list is sorted alphabetically by surname and includes surname, first name, report date, type of services…
The list is sorted alphabetically by surname and includes surname, first name, report date, type of services…
Lynchburg Biographies Index
Jones Memorial Library Lynchburg Biographies Index and index reference list.
The Lynchburg Biographies Index is organized alphabetically by surname and provides references for Lynchburg residents who are mentioned in key publications. The LBI…
The Lynchburg Biographies Index is organized alphabetically by surname and provides references for Lynchburg residents who are mentioned in key publications. The LBI…
List of Lynchburg Funeral Homes
Jones Memorial Library reference list of funeral homes in the Lynchburg, Virginia area.
The list includes funeral home business names, locations, proprietors, opening and closing dates, and notes about the business.
The term "colored"…
The list includes funeral home business names, locations, proprietors, opening and closing dates, and notes about the business.
The term "colored"…
Lynchburg City Officials
Excel list of Lynchburg City Officials from Jones Memorial Library database. The list includes source information, officials' names, positions held, dates, and wards. Racial identification and notes are recorded for some individuals.
This list…
This list…
Telegram from Carter Glass to John W Daniel
Digital image of a telegram held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia as part of Manuscript Collection 1667.
The telegram was sent in 1904 from Carter Glass in Lynchburg, Virginia to Senator John W. Daniel at the Democratic National…
The telegram was sent in 1904 from Carter Glass in Lynchburg, Virginia to Senator John W. Daniel at the Democratic National…
Bass School Photos
Images of the William Marvin Bass School in Lynchburg, Virginia from the collections of the Jones Memorial Library.
The school is located at 1730 Seabury Avenue and is named in honor of William Marvin Bass, former teacher and principal. The…
The school is located at 1730 Seabury Avenue and is named in honor of William Marvin Bass, former teacher and principal. The…
Alphabetical Subject Index to Lynchburg News & Advance
Alphabetical index by main subject to articles in the Lynchburg News & Advance.
This index was created by Jones Memorial Library and contains more than 27,000 entries. All rights to this index are held by the George M. Jones Memorial Library…
This index was created by Jones Memorial Library and contains more than 27,000 entries. All rights to this index are held by the George M. Jones Memorial Library…
Henry Louis Amonette Letter to Marie
Scanned images of Manuscript Collection 1521.
The Henry Louis Amonette Letter to Marie is held in physical format at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The original letter is 12 pages, handwritten on ivory paper in black ink. The…
The Henry Louis Amonette Letter to Marie is held in physical format at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The original letter is 12 pages, handwritten on ivory paper in black ink. The…
The Virginia Negro Mammy: Tena MacIntosh
Scanned images of printed pamphlet entitled "The Virginia Negro Mammy": Tena MacIntosh by Edmonia Woltz Gray.
This four page pamphlet was printed around 1909 by Gray in Roanoke, Virginia. Accompanying the pamphlet is a letter from Gray on 14…
This four page pamphlet was printed around 1909 by Gray in Roanoke, Virginia. Accompanying the pamphlet is a letter from Gray on 14…
Natural Bridge Hotel Guest Register selections
Images of pages from the Natural Bridge Hotel Guest Register, Manuscript 1500, held in physical format at Jones Memorial Library. The register includes guest names and signatures for the period 01 May 1894 to 30 April 1899. Digital images are for…
Tinsley Family History
Jones Memorial Library Family File 2490 for Edward Tinsley family and related families.
This is a digital reproduction of a 76-page typewritten family history. The original copy is held in the Family Files at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg,…
This is a digital reproduction of a 76-page typewritten family history. The original copy is held in the Family Files at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg,…
Letters of Henry G. Compton and William J. Jeter
Digital reproduction of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1462, Letters of Henry G. Compton and William J. Jeter, 1861-1862.
The collection includes two letters written in 1861 by Henry G. Compton while stationed at Camp McCullock…
The collection includes two letters written in 1861 by Henry G. Compton while stationed at Camp McCullock…
Bowman Theater Holiday Performance Program
Digital image of a four page printed theatre program for The Bowman Opera House performance of A Trial By Jury on 10 April 1899 in Lynchburg, Virginia. The comedic program is for a performance by neighbors and friends in Diamond Hil, Lynchburg.
Lynchburg Circulating Library Rules and Regulations
Manuscript 1431 held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia is the Lynchburg Circulation Library Rules and Regulations dating to 1887.
The Lynchburg Circulating Library was owned and operated by John D. Suter, a purveyor of books and…
The Lynchburg Circulating Library was owned and operated by John D. Suter, a purveyor of books and…
Election Coupon Ballots Collection
Digital scan of the Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1430 which includes election coupon ballots for Lynchburg, Virginia elections spanning from 1871 to 1887. Included are sample ballots for 12 different elections held in the city between…
Lynchburg Opera House advertisement
Advertisement for the Lynchburg Opera House for 01 January 1883.
The College Street Journal, Issue 5
Images of three page issue of The College Street Journal. Issue number 5 for 06 November 1951. The College Street Journal was a mimeographed neighborhood newspaper issued by four Lynchburg children in the 1950s. The paper had more than 100…
Lynchburg's Response
Lynchburg's Response is a small pamphlet that summarizes the support given by citizens and organizations in Lynchburg for the war effort during World War I in 1917-1918. The original printed pamphlet is held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg as…
Methodist Associated Church minute book excerpt
Digital image of first page of Methodist Associated Church minute book. This image is taken from the original resource held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia as part of the Methodist Associated Church Papers.
The Methodist…
The Methodist…
Spanish-American War Memorial Program
Program for the 30 August 1940 unveiling of the Memorial to Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines of the Spanish-American War erected by the Robert E. Craighhill Camp, No. 11. The program is held part of Jones Memorial Library manuscript collection 1370.
Lynchburg Woman's Club News & Advance clippings
Newspaper clippings from Lynchburg News & Advance related to the Lynchburg Woman's Club.Date range is mid-1900s. Scans of original photos included for selected clippings.File span is 526 clippings (there is no clipping #514).
September Temperature Records for Lynchburg
Two images from Jones Memorial Library Manuscript collection 1354, Box 1 Folder 1.3. The images depict handwritten meteorological records of daily mean temperature by day for the month of September, years 1874 to 1910.
C.D. Pennebaker & Sons Pensions Advertisement (MS1342)
Advertisement from the C.D. Pennebaker & Sons law firm in Washington, D.C. advertising services to aid in filing pension documents.
The advertisement is from the late 1800s and follows a change to military pension laws enacted by the 49th U.S.…
The advertisement is from the late 1800s and follows a change to military pension laws enacted by the 49th U.S.…
Carroll Hotel Miscellaneous Records
Manuscript 1332 is a collection of records related to the Carroll Hotel in Lynchburg, Virginia. The hotel was built on the corner of Main and Eighth streets and opened in 1893. The hotel was demolished in 1959. Included in the collection is a…
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church - Children's Day Service program
Image of Manuscript 1338 held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. The program is four pages and describes the children's day service held at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, Virginia on 28 May 1899.
Centennial Fair of Lynchburg Program
Digital images of a four page program listing events for the Centennial Fair of Lynchburg, Virginia held October 11 through October 15, 1886.
The original program, which is held in the Jones Memorial Library collection as Manuscript 1323, has…
The original program, which is held in the Jones Memorial Library collection as Manuscript 1323, has…