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World War 2 Ration Books
Digital images of ration books from Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 2049, the Brightwell Family Ration Books.
The collection includes ration books issued from 1942-1945 during World War II in Lynchburg, Virginia to members of the…
The collection includes ration books issued from 1942-1945 during World War II in Lynchburg, Virginia to members of the…
Will of Thomas Potter (1835)
Scanned images of the Will of Thomas Potter dated 12 October 1835. This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1141, the Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-3.
Thomas Potter owned the Colerain Plantation in Savannah, Georgia. …
Thomas Potter owned the Colerain Plantation in Savannah, Georgia. …
Will of John Potter
Digital images of Indenture of John Potter dated 05 May 1839 and recorded in the State of Georgia Chatham County Clerk Office of the Superior Court on 06 December 1839.
In the indenture, Potter divides his estate among his heirs while listing and…
In the indenture, Potter divides his estate among his heirs while listing and…
Will of James Potter
Scanned images of will for James Potter dated 03 May 1845. This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1141, Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-3.
James Potter owned the Colerain and Tweedside Plantations in Savannah, Georgia.…
James Potter owned the Colerain and Tweedside Plantations in Savannah, Georgia.…
Will and Indenture of Thomas Potter (1854)
Scanned images of the Will of Thomas Potter dated 30 January 1854. This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1141, the Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-4. The Potter estate included the Colerain and Tweedside Plantations near…
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…
Virginia Gilliam Postcards
Digital reproductions of four postcards from Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 2038, the Virginia Williamson Magruder Gilliam Papers.
The postcards of attractions near Lynchburg, Virginia are from a larger collection of postcards from…
The postcards of attractions near Lynchburg, Virginia are from a larger collection of postcards from…
United Cigarette Machine Company Papers
Digital scans of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 2080, the United Cigarette Machine Company Papers. This collection includes correspondence, financial reports, and articles about the company, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The company…
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,…
Three Receipts for N.P. Washington Auto Repair Shop
Digital images of three receipts from Jones Memorial Library Manuscript collection 1944. The receipts are for auto repairs done at the N.P. Washington Auto Repair Shop in Lexington, Virginia in the 1920s.
Manuscript collection 1944 is held in…
Manuscript collection 1944 is held in…
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
Thomas Potter Inventory
Scanned images of an Inventory for the estate of Thomas Potter dated 10 October 1853. This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1141, the Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-4.
Thomas Potter owned the Colerain Plantation in…
Thomas Potter owned the Colerain Plantation in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
T.F. Potter Account with James Potter
Scanned images of a list of expenses by T.F. Potter with James Potter for the Colerain Plantation in 1836, This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript 1141, the Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-2.
The Potter estate included the Colerain…
The Potter estate included the Colerain…
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…
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.
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.
Signed cover page of A Princess in Exile
Signed title page from book, A Princess in Exile. Signature reads "Grand Duchess Marie". The signature is believed to be that of Maria Pavlovna, Grand Duchess of Russia (1890-1958). Pavlovna was a grand daughter of Emperor Alexander II of Russia and…
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.
Sarah Jones Deed of Gift to Grimes
Scanned images of a Deed of Gift recorded in the Chatham County, Georgia country clerk's office on 21 March 1811. This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1141, the Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-1.
The Potter estate…
The Potter estate…
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…
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…
Postcard of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church
A color postcard depicting Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, Virginia, circa 1900. The meeting house, originally was constructed by Quakers, was restored in the early 1900s by the adjacent Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, which…
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…
Petition for Edmund & Dorothea Winston
Digital reproduction of the Petition for Edmund & Dorothea Winston held as Manuscript 2060 at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The handwritten document is a portion of a petition filed in 1817 by attorneys Leigh & Anthony on behalf…
The handwritten document is a portion of a petition filed in 1817 by attorneys Leigh & Anthony on behalf…
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.
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…