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Box 1

 Container

Contains 34 Results:

BPOE Memorial Service Program and Thanksgiving Program, First Baptist Church, Lexington, Va.

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a programs from the Benevlolent and Protective Order of Elks Memorial Service, December 13, 1925, and a 'Thanksgiving Souvenir' from Thanksgiving, 1906, at First Baptist Church, Lexington, Va. Also includes assorted photographs of Walker-Wood family members.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Letter to Eliza Walker from John G. James, 1929-06-08

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Includes personal letter form John G. James, VMI class of 1866,to Eliza Walker. James wrote to Eliza giving a donation with the request that a rose bush be put on the grave of the VMI cook, the 'Judge,' who he never saw again after Hunter's Raid. Included is an article published in 1971 giving more information on Hunter's Raid and the Virginia Military Institue. Eliza is addressed in the letter as the 'Treasurer Walker' of the 'Colored Cemetery.'

Dates: 1929-06-08

Flier for an Appearance of Congressman Oscar De Priest Presented by Rockbridge Walker Federation of Colored Women's Club, 1931

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

This file consists of fliers advertising an appearance of Congressman Oscar De Priest, who was the 'first and only member of colored race to be elected to Congress of the U. S. in 28 years.' The appearance was presented by the Rockbridge Walker Federation of Colored Women's Club. Eliza Walker was the president of the club. Also included is biographical information about Oscar De Priest.

Dates: 1931

Old Folks Home and Orphanage Campaign

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

This file consists of newspaper clippings about the campaign for the Lexington Old Folks Home and Orphanage, a pamphlet with information about the home, a charter signed by prominent Lexington citizens, and a photograph of Mrs. H. L. Walker with three orphans. Mrs. Walker was the president of the home.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

McCormick Celebration Pamphlet, 1931-09-25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a pamphlet from the McCormick Celebration held by Washington and Lee Unversity on September 25, 1931.

Dates: Event: 1931-09-25

Musical Programs, 1915 - 1925

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a flier for a musical and vocal contest judged by Eliza Walker, 1915, and a program for 'Jephthah and His Daughter,' 1925, managed by Mrs. H. L. Walker and Mrs. C. M. Wood. Also included are a ticket to 'Jephthah and His Daughter' and a newspaper clipping about The Charity Nightingales, 'the first musical organization of colored singers.'

Dates: Majority of material found within 1915 - 1925

Letter to White Citizens of Lexington About Employment

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a letter written by the Committee on Unemployed. Mrs. Eliza Walker was the chairman and Mrs. Virginia Gilliam was the secretary. They wrote to white citizens in Lexington asking them to assist in finding more work opportunities. No date included.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Walker-Wood Meat Business, 1919 - 1940

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a business card, 6 price lists, signatures, a photograph, recipes, lables, and letterheads.Includes document of H.L. Walker and C.M. Wood partnership.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1919 - 1940

Contracts with VMI for Meats, 1919 - 1923

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents

File consists of contract for meat at Virginia Military Institute from January 1st, 1920. Signed by then V.M.I. superintendent E.W. Nichols and H.L. Walker.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1919 - 1923

"From Cattle Boy to Business Man", 1909 - 1914

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a newspaper article written about the business sucess of Harry Walker, titled "From Cattle Boy to Business Man." It also includes a copy of a biographical information about Walker.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1909 - 1914

NAACP Meeting in Roanoke, 1975-09-27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a program from the NCAAP meeting where a memorial for Eliza Walker was held in Roanoke, Va., and program notes about Eliza Walker. From Alex Wood's notebook (Box 1, Folder 0) - Honored in Roanoke, Va. - Pioneer in Civil Rights."

Dates: 1975-09-27

Executive Committee Meeting of the Home and School League, 1923-03-09

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

This file includes a handwritten note concerning Executive Committee Meeting of the Home and School League in Lexington, VA. Dated March 9th, 1923. Reverend W.N. Holt and C.M. Wood advocated for the contrsuction of a new school building for Black citizens.

Dates: 1923-03-09

Boy Scouts of America Letter, 1935-05-22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents

This file contains a letter from the Stonewall Jackson Area Council of Boy Scouts of America to Mr. Bozeman denying the formation of an African American Boy Scout Troop in Lexington at that time.

Dates: 1935-05-22

Two Old Publications, 1839 - 1974

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents

This file consists of two old publications and a Washington and Lee University broadside. The publication are entitled 'The University Monthly: A Journal of School and Home,' 1871, and 'Southern Literary Messenger,' August 1839.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1839 - 1974

Rockbridge County News- "Picture of Col J.T.L. Preston Found After Long Search", 1948-03-18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

The Walker family house, 'Blandome,' is mentioned in the article. Blandome is where John Thomas Lewis Preston first lived.

Dates: 1948-03-18

Advertisements to Spend Summer at Blandome

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents

This file consists of two unique advertisements for "Blandome" (5x3 and 3.5x6.5) with directional instructions, potential tourist attractions for visitors, and a description of the Blandome home. There are duplicates of both advertisements.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Invitations to the Wedding of Nannie Walker and Clarence Wood, 1919-07-18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents

This file contains the wedding invitation for Nannie Walker's wedding to Clarence M. Wood, held at First Bapstist Church in Lexington, Va. Contains brief reference to Blandome.

Dates: Event: 1919-07-18

Obsequies of Ms. Nellie Virginia Lewis , 1969-07-10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents

This files includes the obsequies of Mrs. Nellie Virginia Lewis. The pamphlet includes an obituary, information about the location, date, time, and the Reverend conducting the service.

Dates: 1969-07-10

Notes on the Rockbridge Branch of NAACP, 1971

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a note on the origins and history of the Rockbridge County NAACP chapter.

Dates: 1971

Newspaper Clipping of Gifts to the Rockbridge Historical Society by Mrs. Burton Deaver, 1974-02-06

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents

This file contains an article entitled "Old Trough, Foundation To Be Displayed Here," which documents the gift of a 19th century stone watering trough and a Victorian-style cast iron fountain from Mrs. Burton Deaver to the Rockbridge Historical Society.

Dates: 1974-02-06

"Old Lexingtonian's Recollections Heard" Clipping

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents

This file consists of an article about stories of Washington and Lee's boat races.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Letter to Rockbridge Walker Club, 1936

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 32
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a letter written by W. F. Day of Knoxville, Tn., to the Rockbridge Walker Club inquiring about genealogy.

Dates: 1936

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Window, 1977-10-27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a letter from The Stonewall Jackson House to Mrs. C. M. Wood concerning the Jackson Memorial Window in the Presbyerian Church at Roanoke. An article about the window was attached with the letter. There are also two color photographs of the window.

Dates: 1977-10-27

Paper Found Under Floorboards in Blandome Attic

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents

The paper reads: 'Leather found beneath attic floor believed to have been let during occupancy of Union Army - 1864. Note: the name of Captain Dinwiddie.'

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Vouchers Signed by William Caruthers, Eleanor Paxton, et. al, 1798

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents

This file consist of six separate vouchers from 1798, signed by William Carruthers and Eliza Paxton.

Dates: 1798