Lynchburg Foundry Maritime "M" Award Of Merit Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Award Was Presented To The Workers Of Lynchburg Foundry In 1942 During World War 2 "In Recognition Of Outstanding Production Achievement."
Lynchburg Garden Club Papers Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. Included Are Scrapbooks, Newspaper Clippings, Programs, And Yearbooks.
The paper provides a comprehensive history of public health development in Lynchburg, Virginia. After a brief review of health services and regulatory practices from the early 17th century to the mid-20th century, he details the evolution of Lynchburg's Board of Health to the establishment of the Lynchburg Health Department, the role of prominent figures like Dr. Mosby G. Perrow and successors in advancing local public health infrastructure, and the gradual integration of Lynchburg's health department with state health initiatives. Key points include the introduction of sanitation practices, vaccination programs, and the establishment of health clinics. The narrative underscores the challenges and achievements in public health administration and policy development within the context of Lynchburg's conservative stance on governance and innovation.
Lynchburg Historical Society Photograph Collection Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Collection Includes 101 Photographs Of Lynchburg Homes In The Early 1960S.
Lynchburg History Class Papers Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Papers Include Academic Papers Written For A Lynchburg History Class Taught By J.P. Moore At Central Virginia Community College In 1975.
Lynchburg Home Guard Cotillion Memorabilia Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. Materials Include A Banner, Invitations, And Admission Ticket.
Digital image of a postcard and envelope sent to Jones memorial Library from the Lynchburg Improvement Association dated 15 February 1961. The postcard includes the message "Dear Citizen: How Long Will You Allow Your Tax Dollars to Support Patterson's Private Prejudices." The postcard is alluding to the segregated services of Patterson Drug Store in Lynchburg, Virginia. The store had been the site of a December 1960 sit-in by students at Randolph College, protesting the racial segregation of the drugstore's restaurant services.
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Lynchburg Opera House Papers and programs from 1879-1902. Lynchburg Opera House Programs Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Va. The Collection Includes Programs For Shows And Concerts, Clippings, And An Opera House History For The Venue At The Corner Of 11Th And Main Streets In Lynchburg.
Images of Manuscript 1334, a copy of the Lynchburg Public Library charter from 1897. The original document is filed with the Lynchburg Circuit Court; Manuscript 1334 is available at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Lynchburg Taxpayers' League Papers Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia.
The Papers Include Bylaws, Clippings, And Miscellaneous Papers Related To The League'S Protest Against The Annexation Of Surrounding Counties By The City Of Lynchburg.
Lynchburg Transportation Museum Papers Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Papers Include Photographs, Clippings, Correspondence.
Lynchburg Welcome Card (Manuscript 1316) held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. The card is double-sided, orange cardstock and includes a printed message for visitors from the Chamber of Commerce. The reverse of the card includes a map of the city. The card is estimated to have been created for distribution to tourists between 1904-1920.
Joan F. Foster, Mayor of Lynchburg, details the city's achievements and challenges in her 2012 State of the City Address. She emphasizes Lynchburg's economic and educational successes, but highlights a significant health issue: high obesity rates. To combat this, the city launched the "Live Healthy Lynchburg" initiative, focusing on improving nutrition, physical activity, and overall community health through various programs and partnerships.
This paper by James B. Noell provides a comprehensive overview of Lynchburg, Virginia's significant contribution to the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. It details the military service and biographies of five generals associated with Lynchburg, emphasizing their roles, battles, and the broader impact of Lynchburg's population on the Confederacy's military efforts. The paper is organized by detailing each general's background, military career, and post-war life, offering insights into the strategic significance of Lynchburg and its citizens in the Civil War.
