RHS Collection #0078
Contains 23 Results:
Camps, 1924
This file consists of a bound copy of a record of Lexington Free Tourist Camp.
Brady Survey, 1947-11-18
This file consists of materials related to surveying done in the town of Lexington by Douglas E. Brady.
City Directory, 1932
This file consist of a Lexington city directory for businesses in 1932.
Lexington High School Art Club Calendar and Pops Concert program, 1980 and May 23, 1973
This file consists of a copy of a Lexington High School calendar from 1980, illustrated by Penny McDaniel, and The First Annual Fine Arts Festival Pops Concert program, May 27, 1983.
Tour brochures, Lexington and Area, 1936, 1970-1976
This file consists of brochures and tourist materials related to sites in and around Rockbridge County and Lexington.
Fire, 1914
This file includes materials related to the fire that damaged Lexington in the early 20th century. Includes photographs, a newspaper article, and handwritten notes from Rockbridge Historical Society.
History, 1793 - 1801
This file consists of materials related to the history of Lexington, Virginia, as well as the certain notable citizens. 1793 - Courhouse lot. 1801 "Town of Lexington" Samuel Wallace, William Lyle Jr., and William Alexander.
Antebellum Days - History in and Around
This file consist of a bound copy of the paper "Antebellum Days in and Around Lexington" by Mary Edgar McClung of Lexington High School. No date.
History - Charter Copies, 1951-01
This file consists of three copies of the Charter for the town of Lexington, Virginia - originally written and enacted in 1874.
History - Amended Charter Copy, 1914
This file consists of an amended copy of the Charter and General Ordinances of the town of Lexington, Virginia.
History - Diehl, 1970
This file consists of copies of a serialized newspaper publication documenting the history of Lexington, Virginia.
History - Living Costs, 1818 - 1868
This file contains a typescript document about the cost of living and typical expenses in 19th century Lexington.
History - McClung, 1907
This file consists of a copy of the article "Lexington, Virginia - A Shrine of Southern Memories" by Litchell McClung from Muncey's Magazine in 1907.
History - Misc.
This file includes Gilbert Campbell's will, Withrow scrapbooks content, "The Customs and Habits of Early Lexington" paper for Mary D. Richeson's English class, a published article about historic Lexington homes, the paper "Life in Lexington" by June F. Cunningham, multiple other newspaper and magazine articles concerning Lexington history, the citizen's handbook of Lexington, the paper "Some Early History of Lexington,"and an edition of Colonial Homes dedicated to history Lexington Homes.
History - Ruth A. McCulloch, 1964
This file consists of three copies of the article entitled "The Town of Lexington in the year 1801" by Ruth McCulloch.
History - Newspaper Articles
This file consists of a broad range of magazine pieces, newspaper articles, and other published writings about the history of Lexington.
History - Quarles, 1947
This file consists of James Quarles manuscript "In Review: Some Memories of Two Lexingtonians."
History - Reconstruction, 1992-04
This file consists of a paper entitled "A Patient but Tremendous People: Reconstruction and Redemption in Lexington, Virginia" by David W. Coffey.
History - 200th Birthday, 1978-08-20
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.
Mayor and Council: List of Names, 1855 - 1991
This file consists of an appendix of mayors and city council members throughout the history of Lexington, beginning in 1855 and ending in 1991.
Lexington, Virginia
History - U.D.C. (United Daughters of the Confederacy)
This file consists of an undated manuscript entitled "Historic Lexington," which inlcudes photos of Lexington's confederate monuments and historic markers. Also includes captioning with basic historical information on the sites depicted in the photographs.
"Souvenirs of my Time: A Virginia Wedding", 1884
This file consists of a copy of "Chautauqua Young Folks' Journal" Vol. 1 No. 2 from November 1884 with an article entitled "Souvenirs of My Time," which talks about Lexington, Rockbridge County, and Natural Bridge and their histories. Written by Mrs. Jessie Benton Freemont.