Internationally known researcher; developed formula for preservation and restoration of paper; director of work in document research, restoration and preservation at Virginia State Library; established the Barrow Research Laboratory at Mariners Museum (later at Richmond); cousin of Mrs. Lawson TURNER of Bedford County
Treasurer of First Christian Church for more than 40 years; retired employee of Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp.; 60-year member and past master of Hill City Lodge No. 183