Finding aid to the Brightwell Family Ration Books for 1942-1945 held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. The ration books were issued during World War 2 for the purchase of sugar, gasoline, alcohol, and other items.
Digital reproduction of letter and schedule attachement from Jones Memorial Library to the Internal Revenue Service in 1945. The library was seeking approval as a charitable organization under IRS regulations. Included with the letter was a schedule…
Digital reproduction of Jones Memorial Library Board meeting minutes for 31 January 1944. During the meeting, members agreed to a proposal from the Lynchburg School Board to contribute half of the salaries of the librarians at the Dunbar Branch and…
Finding aid to the William H. Adams World War II Collection held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. The collection includes an article about Lt. William F. Draper's experience during the Amchitka landing in May 1943.
Finding aid to the Owen Owen, Jr. Collection held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. The collection includes a photograph and Purple Heart certificate for Owen Owen, Jr. and his service during World War II.
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…