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Blackford Registry of Enslaved Persons
Digital scan of document entitled "Registry of Negroes, Ages-Births-Sales as December 12th, 1858". The two-page typewritten document is held at Jones Memorial Library in manuscript collection 1793, the Blackford Family Collection.
The document…
The document…
Booklists for Dunbar Branch, MS1396 Folder 1
Manuscript Collection 1396 is the Dunbar High School Library Papers. Four folders are included in this collection.
The papers are from the Dunbar Branch of the Jones Memorial Library. The Dunbar Branch was opened in 1924 at the Paul Laurence…
The papers are from the Dunbar Branch of the Jones Memorial Library. The Dunbar Branch was opened in 1924 at the Paul Laurence…
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.
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…
Building on the Past
Digital image of article by Billy Hansen "Building on the Past" from Lynchburg Business magazine, posted 01 June 2018.
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.…
C.M. Blackford Family History
Digital scan of "Family Record of Births - Marriages - Deaths with which is added a short Family History of The Blackfords-Colstons-Minors-Carters-Marshalls-Fishers collected and prepared by C.M. Blackford, Lynchburg, Virginia"
This family history…
This family history…
Calista Long Diary
Digital image of map from Jones Memorial Library Manuscript 2074, the Calista Rosser Cralle Long Journal.
The journal is a typescript entitled Journal of a Journey from Virginia to Kentucky, which is transcribed and prepared by Anne Lilliott…
The journal is a typescript entitled Journal of a Journey from Virginia to Kentucky, which is transcribed and prepared by Anne Lilliott…
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…
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…
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…
Cheryl Knott Malone Correspondence
Scanned images of three letters regarding the establishment of the Jones Memorial Library Dunbar Branch in 1924 from scholar Cheryl Knott Malone.
The correspondence includes a letter from Cheryl Knott Malone on 19 February 1999 to Lynn Dodge at…
The correspondence includes a letter from Cheryl Knott Malone on 19 February 1999 to Lynn Dodge at…
City of Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital reproduction of City of Lynchburg, Virginia map by the Department of Public Works, circa 1927, revised September 1958. The physical map is held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
City of Lynchburg, Virginia 1936
Digital reproduction of the City of Lynchburg, Virginia 1936 map by Steptoe & Patteson. The original printed map is held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Court Street Methodist Church
Architectural drawings and plans for the Court Street Methodist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia
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.
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 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.
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.
Dunbar Branch book purchase list
Scanned images of a three page handwritten list stamped "Dunbar Branch" containing the surnames of authors and titles. The list appears to include titles that the library purchased for the Dunbar Branch collection in 1945.
This list is part of…
This list is part of…
Dunbar Branch February 1924 Report
Digital reproduction of the February 1924 branch report by librarian Anne Spencer for the Jones Memorial Library Dunbar Branch. This report was the second monthly report issued for the branch, and the first report with Spencer as sole author.
Dunbar Branch Periodical List
Scanned image of a typewritten Periodical List dated 28 January 1936 with note "Ordered from Miss Janet W Snead-City-Jan 28/35" and stamped "Dunbar Branch Lynchburg, VA Jones Memorial Library'. The lists includes 24 periodical titles.
Dunbar High School 1923 Commencement Program
Scanned reproduction of four page program for commencement exercises at Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1923. Dunbar High School opened in 1923 and this program is for the first graduating class.
Dunbar High School Architectural Plans
Digital reproduction of set of four architectural plans for the 1921 construction of Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Dunbar High School served "colored" students in the city during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation. Jones Memorial…
Dunbar High School served "colored" students in the city during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation. Jones Memorial…
Dunbar High School clippings
The Dunbar High School clippings include digital reproductions of photos and captions from the Lynchburg News & Advance in the 1900s. The original photos are kept in physical format at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Dunbar High School plans
Digital images of architectural plans and drawings for construction of the Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, Virginia. Dunbar High School opened in 1923 and served "colored" students in Lynchburg. The high school building was designed by Craighill and…
Dunbarian Vol 1 No 7
Digital reproduction of Dunbarian newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 7, 08 June 1927. The six-page newsletter is held in photocopied format at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia as Pamphlet File 2784.
Included on page two of the newsletter are…
Included on page two of the newsletter are…
E.C. Glass High School Clippings
The E.C. Glass High School clippings include digital reproductions of photos and captions from the Lynchburg News & Advance in the 1900s. The original photos are kept in physical format at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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This file…
E.C. Glass High School Dedication Program
Program for the October 1953 dedication of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia