Photocopy of original; born in Roanoke, VA, son of Robert Samuel WISE and Marcella HIMES; organized first volunteer Life Saving Crew in the world (in Roanoke VA)
"An Address...Before a Joint Session of the Congress of the United States held on February 22, 1927, together with the Proceedings and Program of Exercises". "69th Congress, 2d Session, Senate Document No. 249"
Lynchburg's only female dentist; maintained her office for private practice of dentistry for more than 50 years. Includes newspaper clippings, programs
Includes photocopies of photographs, manuscript notes; also includes MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH: 80TH ANNIVERSARY, which includes history of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Amherst County, Virginia
Includes photocopies of photograph of Humbles Hall, first office building for negroes on Fifth Street; purchased and donated land for Virginia Theological Seminary and Colege site; a founder and trustee of the True Reformers Society, an insurance company
Includes photocopy of brochure for University of Pennsylvania exhibition; proclamation from Mayor of Lynchburg. First graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1897; first black to complete the Virginia State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Includes photocopies of photographs, letters, newspaper clippings; one of first Negro teachers employed in Lynchburg school system; wife of Claiborne PRIDE; served as principal of Polk Street School; founded night school concept in Lynchburg; instrumental in getting home economics training offered in schools
Includes photocopies of awards, letters, newspaper clippings; teacher in Lynchburg; founded and directed Community House, 812 Eighth St., "where Negro youngsters gather for club meetings, supervised recreation, and scout work, and their parents for organizations and socials." Miscellaneous items.
Includes photocopies of programs, newspaper clippings, brochures, photographs; principal of Dunbar High School 1938-1968; member of City Council and served as vice-mayor
