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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection

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Published lecture by retired professor John McKenzie Gunn, dated April 25, 1994; "Can Economics be Both Relevant and 'good'?"

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African Americans 1 Files Box 1, Folder 2

Folder includes four items: "A Community's Stories" article from The News Gazzette concerning an exhibit by the Rockbridge Historical Society; a list of 'Old Lexington Colored People,' from the early 1900's from Leslie Lyle Campbell's notes; information on a group of slaves from Caroline County (a page copied from Colonial Caroline: a History of Caroline County, Virginia); and a letter to Special Collections concerning information on the holdings of records concerning black history in Virginia. Nine Historic Lexington Foundation interviews done for Black History Month 2016, mostly by Beverly Tucker, one by Anne McClung, and one by W&L Students Caitlin Mullen '05 and Anne Young '04, with Lexington African Americans and one Buena Vista resident.

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Buena Vista Colored Box 18, Folder 20

Includes undated Roanoke Times newspaper artice, "Prints of old building will be sold to help fund renovation," and 2012 Rockbridge Weekly online 2011 article, "Preservation Virginia Branch Honors Buena Vista Colored School Historical Society."

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Rockbridge Historical Society files on Houses

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This collection consists of essays, reports, financial documentation, and other historic records documenting the presence, arcitecture, development, or evolution of local houses in and around Rockbridge County and Lexington, Virginia.

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Balcony Downs Box 1, Folder 18

This file consists of an essay about Balcony Downs, detailing its history and also includes a critical evaluation of its architectural style. No date, no author.

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Brady House Box 1, Folder 24

This file consists of a historic and architectural analysis of the Brady House at Buffalo Forge. The manuscript includes information on the construction of the forge, as well as first hand stories from the Brady's relayed to the author of the manuscript. Also includes photographs of key architectural features and sketches of forge design. Includes sketched floorplan. Written by Toon Tellegen.

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Col Alto Box 1, Folder 32

This file consists of a typescript essay on the history of visitors, architecture, and ownership of Col Alto, a Roanoke Times article on a lawn party held at Col Alto, a letter from Mrs. Gordon G. Heiner, Jr. to Don Bruce McClelland related to a murder near Col Alto, and a printed copy of a Hampton Inn's historical description of the building.

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Henry Donald Campbell Map Collection

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Buena Vista Presbyterian Church Register

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This register of the Presbyterian Church of Buena Vista, Virginia was prepared during the pastorates of Reverend A.C. Hopkins and Reverend J.S. Montgomery, 1908-1926. It includes records of pastors, 1890-1924; elders, 1890-1925; deacons, 1912-1925; communicants, 1902-1926; baptisms, 1908-1924; marriages, 1925-1926; deaths, 1925-1926.

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Buena Vista Presbyterian Church Register .75 Linear Feet

Buena Vista Presybterian Church (Buena Vista, Va.)

This register of the Presbyterian Church of Buena Vista, Virginia was prepared during the pastorates of Reverend A.C. Hopkins and Reverend J.S. Montgomery, 1908-1926. It includes records of pastors, 1890-1924; elders, 1890-1925; deacons, 1912-1925; communicants, 1902-1926; baptisms, 1908-1924; marriages, 1925-1926; deaths, 1925-1926.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Ruby Leighton Family History Collection

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This folder also contains personal notes from Leighton on geneological facts related to Dr. Diehl and his work in the Lexington News Gazette.

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Buena Vista, Virginia Box 8, Folder 186

Includes a photo of the C&O train wreck at South River, Virginia and a Homecoming program for the Stone Church of the Brethren, 1908-1978. Also included is a supplement to the Buena Vista Weekly News, June 2, 1916.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Maps

3 Files

This collection consists of historic maps of Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.

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Buena Vista - Waverly RHS Collections #0083 - #0087, Folder 1

This file consists of a map of west Buenva Vista and Waverly from 1890.

Maps 3 Files

This collection consists of historic maps of Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Shields Family Papers

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This collection contains the papers of the Shields family from 1832-1990 including business documents, family genealogy notes, correspondence, photographs, and William R. Shields poetry.

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Correspondences Box 1, Folder 5

This folder contains letters written by and to the Shields family.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Dickinson Family Financial Records Collection

2 Box

This collection contains ledgers, time books, check books, and other papers relating to the People's Bank of Buena Vista, Virginia and Dickinson Firebrick Company of Buena Vista, Virginia.

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Dickinson Family Financial Records Collection 2 Box

Dickinson family

This collection contains ledgers, time books, check books, and other papers relating to the People's Bank of Buena Vista, Virginia and Dickinson Firebrick Company of Buena Vista, Virginia.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lexington, Virginia

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This file consists of a bound copy of a record of Lexington Free Tourist Camp.

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History - 200th Birthday 1 Item RHS Collection #0078, Folder 19

This file includes card stock salutation from the city of Buena Vista to Lexington and Rockbridge County, celebrating their 200th birthday. Includes signature of major M.J. Brockenbrough. Held at Glen Maury Park.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Ironmasters

2 Files 2 Folders in RHS-Coll-0060-0076 box

This file contains records related to the history of Ironworks in Rockbridge County. Includes typescript papers on Ironmasters, different iron works locations, extracts from law suits, newspaper clippings, biographical sketches, publication materials, and maps of Irish Creek.

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Ironmasters 2 Files 2 Folders in RHS-Coll-0060-0076 box

Tompkins, Edmund Pendleton

This file contains records related to the history of Ironworks in Rockbridge County. Includes typescript papers on Ironmasters, different iron works locations, extracts from law suits, newspaper clippings, biographical sketches, publication materials, and maps of Irish Creek.

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