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James Steptoe Letter to Frances Langhorne, 16 October 1821 (MS 1006)
Image of handwritten letter from James Steptoe to Frances Langhorne dated 16 October 1821.
Abraham K. Hanna (1926-1864) Letters (MS 1008)
Collection of letters written by Abraham K. Hanna (1926-1864) to his wife Elizabeth A. Hanna following the Battle of Lynchburg in June 1864.
Hanna was wounded and his foot amputated; he subsequently died of his injuries on 13 August 1864 and…
Hanna was wounded and his foot amputated; he subsequently died of his injuries on 13 August 1864 and…
Three Civil War Letters from Azariah F.M. Haynes to Harriet J. Cocke (MS 1032, Folder 2-6)
Three letters written from Azariah F.M. Haynes to Harriet J. Cocke of Lynchburg, Virginia dated 4 June 1862, 15 March 1864, and 28 March 1965
John McBratney and His Mother around 1870 (MS 1041, Folder 1-3)
Photograph of a woman and boy with print at bottom "T Plimmer" and "Belfast". Handwritten on reverse "John McBratney + his Mother about 1870". Printed on reverse "Miniature and Portrait Painter T. Plimmer Portrait and Landscape Photographer 10…
Letter to H.E. Steptoe, 10 January 1944
Images of a letter written from Lady Nancy Astor to her cousin, Hampden E. Steptoe, on 10 January 1944 from Cliveden, Taplow, Bucks [England]. Also included is a transcription of the letter and an image of the front and back envelope showing the…
E.C. Glass High School Dedication Program
Program for the October 1953 dedication of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia
Southern Railway Company letter to Lynchburg Red Cross
Letter from Southern Railway Company to Lucile McWane of the Lynchburg Red Cross dated 07 September 1918. The letter notes an increase in the meal allowance per soldier from 60 cents to 75 cents.
American Red Cross Bureau of Canteen Service report
Report on Canteen Services dated 04 January 1919 for the American Red Cross Bureau of Canteen Service for the canteen at Lynchburg, Virginia. The report indicates that during the month of December 1918 more than 23,000 soldiers were served and 15…
Helen Keller Letter to Mr. Graves
Letter from Helen Keller to Mr. Graves dated 26 March 1946 in which Keller requests financial support for the Committee on the Deaf-Blind of America.
American Pen Women, Lynchburg Branch panel
Black and white image of Pat Rice, Frances Hartmann, Ann Van De Graaf, and Ginny McCraw circa 1980
Photograph of Harry H Jolly, Jr.
Image of Harry H Jolly, Jr. in U.S. Air Force uniform during World War 2 from Manuscript collection 1156 held at Jones Memorial Library. Jolly's experience of World War 2 service and capture at Nuremberg, Germany in 1945 was documented by the…
History of the Blue Ridge D.A.R.
This document is a history of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, written circa 1929 by Mrs. E.C. Hamner.
Page from the Biggers Primary School attendance book
Excerpted page from Manuscript Collection 1177, Biggers Primary School attendance records. The page records attendance for the period May 19 to June 13, 1890 with names of boys and girls with their ages.
MS1200 Weather Memorandum Book selection
Page from Manuscript 1200 held at Jones Memorial Library from the Weather Memorandum Book kept by William Massie. The book details Massie's daily weather observations at the Pharsalia and Level Green plantations in Nelson County, Virginia.
Richard M. Nixon note to Frances Page Loftus
Typewritten note by Vice President Richard M. Nixon to Frances Page Loftis. PDF image of a typewritten original on 7 x 9 inch stationary imprinted "Office of the Vice President."
On the eve of leaving office as Vice-President, Nixon wrote a note…
On the eve of leaving office as Vice-President, Nixon wrote a note…
Swimming in Lynchburg - News & Advance clippings
News clippings and photographs from Lynchburg's News & Advance daily newspaper with coverage of swimming related topics in the Lynchburg area. Includes clippings from 1940s - 1980s.
Clippings cover swimming pools, swimming instruction, pool…
Clippings cover swimming pools, swimming instruction, pool…
Jefferson Davis Letters
Collection of three letters related to the Mississippi Valley Society, a British company organized to induce European immigration into Mississippi.
The Mississippi Valley Society was conceived in November 1872 in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1875,…
The Mississippi Valley Society was conceived in November 1872 in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1875,…
Bryant-Proffitt Family Collection
Digital reproductions of material in MS 1293 the Bryant-Proffitt Family Collection held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The collection finding guide is included.
Digitized material includes Folder 1-9, Folder 2-1 and Folder…
The collection finding guide is included.
Digitized material includes Folder 1-9, Folder 2-1 and Folder…
Diamond Hill Historical Society Digital Photo Archive - 13th Street and 313 Washington Street
Digital photographs from Manuscript Collection MS 1595, Folder 5-1 for the Diamond Hill Historical District Society held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The digital collection includes XX photographs of the Diamond Hill…
The digital collection includes XX photographs of the Diamond Hill…
Diamond Hill Historical Society Photo Archives - Church Street and Clay Street
Digital photographs from Manuscript Collection MS 1595, Folder 1-5 for the Diamond Hill Historical Society held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Images of Church Street in Lynchburg.
Images of Church Street in Lynchburg.
Diamond Hill Historical Society Digital Photo Archive - Craddock Terry, Diamond Hill Garden, Grace Street.
Digital photographs from Manuscript Collection MS 1595, Folder 5-1 for the Diamond Hill Historical District Society held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Samuel DeMorres Smith Family Papers
Digital reproductions of contents of Folder 1.1 of Manuscript Collection 1231 held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. Included a genealogy of the Smith family descendants of immigrant William Smith.
Jones Memorial Library does not…
Jones Memorial Library does not…
Lucile Barrow Turner harmonicas
Image of harmonicas held in the Lucile Barrow Turner (MS 1234) Collection at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Jones-Sterling Family Collection (Manuscript 1247, Box 4)
Selected images of pages from two journals kept by James T. Jones for agricultural land in Fluvanna County, Virginia for the period 1831-1851. The images show pages from manuscript collection 1247, Box 4, folders 4-1 and 4-2.
Depicted on these…
Depicted on these…
Walter Crenshaw letter from Camp Cuba Libre
Handwritten letter from Walter Crenshaw to his mother dated 11 June 1898 from Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville, Florida.
Crenshaw served as a private in Company 4 of the 4th Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. The company reached Camp Cuba Libre on 07…
Crenshaw served as a private in Company 4 of the 4th Regiment, Virginia Volunteers. The company reached Camp Cuba Libre on 07…
Baseball in Lynchburg
Materials from the Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia related to baseball. This digital collection includes clippings from The News & Advance and other items from the library's physical collections. The bulk of clippings are from the…
Baseball Score Book
Handwritten baseball score book recording games of various Lynchburg, Virginia baseball teams, including Dexter, Oceola, Star, Greenwood, Eagle, Atlantic, Union, and Stonewall for the period 1869-1871.
Many pages contain illustrations and doodles.…
Many pages contain illustrations and doodles.…
Baseball Coloring Page
Baseball coloring page prepared by Jones Memorial Library for 09 July 2023 Hillcats Community Champions fundraiser game. The library received a portion of the ticket sales for this game at City Stadium. Children and families received a free crayon…
Henry L Alberti Two Images of Monticello
Two pages from a photograph album showing Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in the late 1800s.