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Henry L Alberti Two Images of Monticello
Two pages from a photograph album showing Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in the late 1800s.
Alpha Theta Sigma Letter to Maud Campbell and Reply from Campbell
Digital reproduction of a letter from Alpha Theta sorority in Lynchburg, Virginia to Jane Maud Campbell, Head Librarian of Jones Memorial Library.
In the letter, the sorority seeks a meeting with Campbell to discuss library services to…
In the letter, the sorority seeks a meeting with Campbell to discuss library services to…
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…
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…
Plans for Rivermont Presybyterian Church Additions
Scanned images of architectural plans for 1980 addition to the Rivermont Presbyterian Church at 2424 Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg, Va. The plans are held in physical format at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg.
A Veritable Encyclopedia of History
Scanned images of an eight page pamphlet entitled A Veritable Encyclopedia of History published by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, Inc.
The printed pamphlet is held in physical format as part of Manuscript Collection 1396,…
The printed pamphlet is held in physical format as part of Manuscript Collection 1396,…
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…
American Library Association Survey on Government and Administration of Public Library Service to Negroes
Digital reproduction of two letters and a survey from 1938.
In a November 1938 letter from Eliza Atkins to Jane Maud Campbell at Jones Memorial Library, Atkins requests Campbell's participation in an American Library Association survey on library…
In a November 1938 letter from Eliza Atkins to Jane Maud Campbell at Jones Memorial Library, Atkins requests Campbell's participation in an American Library Association survey on library…
Blackford Collection Bill of Sale for Peggy Dean
Digitized scan of a Bill of Sale recording the sale of transfer of enslaved person Peggy Dean to Charles Minor Blackford in March 1846.
The original document, which has been partially laminated, is held as part of manuscript 1793, the Blackford…
The original document, which has been partially laminated, is held as part of manuscript 1793, the Blackford…
Barnum Invitation to the Circus (MS 1301)
Invitation to the circus issued by Henry Barnum to Reverend John Bayley in 1877 for a performance in Petersburg, Virginia. On the reverse is a portion of a sermon, possibly written by Bayley.
Finding Aid to the Barton Accounts and Scrapbooks
Finding aid to the Mrs. John Oliver Barton Accounts and Scrapbooks manuscript collection held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Bernice Lloyd Bell Correspondence
Digital reproduction of a two-page letter and six-page questionnaire sent by Bernice Lloyd Bell to Josephine Wingfield at Jones Memorial Library in May 1962.
Bell, a graduate student at Atlanta University, wrote to Wingfield to request…
Bell, a graduate student at Atlanta University, wrote to Wingfield to request…
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…
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…
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.
Alexandria Library Correspondence
Digital reproduction of a letter dated 02 October 1950 from Ellen Coolidge Burke at Alexandria Library in Alexandria, Virginia to Lucille Dickerson at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
In her letter, Burke requests information about…
In her letter, Burke requests information about…
Alexandria Library (Alexandria, Va.) Letters
Scanned image of a letter dates 02 October 1950 from Ellen Coolidge Burke of Alexandria (Va.) Library to Lucille Dickerson at Jones Memorial Library. In the letter Burke seeks information about the Jones library, erroneously believing the library to…
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.…
Knight Transfer receipt
Scanned image of a handwritten note referencing the cost of moving furniture from the Dunbar Branch and College Hill Branch of the Jones Memorial Library on 28 July 1946. The note is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1396, the…
Letters to Louisville
Digital reproduction of a series of letters between Jane Maud Campbell, librarian of Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, and George T. Settle and Rachel Davis Harris of the Louisville Free Public Library. The letters are written in 1923 and…
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…
West Lynchburg Baptist Church plans (LAA2131)
Blueprint plans for the May 1962 alteration and addition of an educational building for the West Lynchburg Baptist Church. The education building is located at the Eldon Street and Memorial Avenue. Original plans are held at the Jones Memorial…
Mundy-Bowen medical office drawings
Scanned images of Jones Memorial Library Architectural Archive collection 2059, working drawings by Clark Nexsen & Owen for a 1959 medical office alteration for B.K. Mundy & R.R. Bowen at 703 Church Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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…
Lands and Negroes Estate of T.F. Potter list
Scanned images of a document entitled Lands and Negroes Est. of T.F. Potter dated 01 November 1853, Copy 1. This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1141, the Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-4.
Thomas Potter owned the…
Thomas Potter owned the…
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.
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 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…
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…
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…