Maryland Decorating And Art Company Stock Certificate Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Certificate For 100 Shares Was Issued In February 1889 To Claiborne W. Gooch Of Lynchburg.
The paper focuses on the Mecklenburg Declaration, a contentious historical document claimed by many in North Carolina as America's first Declaration of Independence, predating Jefferson's by over a year. It details its disputed authenticity, contrasting it with the Mecklenburg Resolves, and explores the broader historical and political context of Mecklenburg County in 1775. The narrative weaves through scholarly debates, regional pride, and the local celebration of Mecklenburg Declaration Day, emphasizing the enduring controversy and cultural significance of the declaration.
Norman K. Moon began his presentation by saying “This talk is about the exercise of peremptory challenges, those which the lawyer traditionally may exercise to remove a juror who was not removed for cause but whom the lawyer wants to remove for whatever or no stated reason.” Moon discusses what many believe are the dangers and many believe are the strengths of specific peremptory challenges.
Digital images and drawings of McConville Cabin by Travis McDonald. McConville Cabin is located on McConville Road in Lynchburg, Virginia.
These drawings are part of Jones Memorial Library manuscript collection 2133 the Travis McDonald Poplar Forest Field School Collection.
Mcnish, Meinhardt, & Company Account Books Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Heating And Ventilation Company Operated In Lynchburg, Virginia In The 1890S.
Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club of Lynchburg. Eric Sorenson, Sr. maintains that World War I was the most damaging of modern wars because it led to the leadership of Hitler, Lenin and Stalin and more tragedy. He then creates the case that a misdiagnosis by the famous doctor Morell Mackenzie on the German Emperor Frederick III led to Frederick’s death in 1888. He and his liberal ideas died after only 99 days of leadership. Sorenson discusses whether this “Victorian Tragedy” may have led to WWI.
Peter Marcy's lecture delves into the dynamics of the African slave trade through the lens of the competitive and cooperative relationships between the ports of Bristol and Liverpool during the 18th century. Marcy outlines the economic, legislative, and operational factors contributing to Liverpool's ascendance in the slave trade, overshadowing Bristol. He highlights the strategic use of the Isle of Man for cheaper goods, the design of faster ships, and aggressive business tactics as key advantages. The lecture meticulously details the risks, mortality rates, and profitability of the slave trade, offering insights into the human cost and economic motivations underpinning this dark chapter in British maritime history.
Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. On February 6, 2025, Ott Rowlands presented on the theatrical and religious themes behind two plays exploring Appalachian snake handling. Blending history, faith, and personal narrative, the talk traced the origins of the practice, its biblical justification, and cultural symbolism. Rowlands examined both sociological and artistic portrayals, offering insight into the endurance of ritual, belief, and rural religious expression.
Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This paper by Thomas C. Tiller explores the societal responsibility in preparing young individuals for life within it. Tiller emphasizes the collective role of family, schools, and society at large in nurturing the youth. He references various psychologists and educators to highlight the evolving concerns and methodologies regarding youth development. The paper discusses shifts in focus from gender disparities to broader educational and societal influences, incorporating insights from historical, psychological, and educational perspectives. Tiller advocates for a holistic approach to youth preparation, considering the influences of family, peer groups, media, schools, religious groups, and the economy. He invites discussion on improving societal mechanisms for equipping the young for future challenges.
George H. Lenz's lecture from March 13, 1997, titled "Millennial Musings-Fire from the Sky," explores the scientific and cultural fascination with meteors and their impact on Earth, alongside societal attitudes towards apocalyptic events. Lenz discusses how recent decades have seen a shift in scientific understanding to accept that catastrophic events, like meteor impacts, have significantly shaped life's evolution on Earth. He references historical mass extinctions and the role of sudden, catastrophic events contrary to the slow, gradual changes posited by Darwinian evolution. The lecture touches on the discovery of the K/T boundary, evidence of a massive meteor impact 65 million years ago, and its global effects, including mass extinctions.
Miscellaneous Law Cases For Appomattox County Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Case Papers Include Decisions On Seven Cases Before The Circuit Court Of Appomattox County In The Late 1800S.
Mollie Woodson Letters Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Collection Includes Letters From 1860 Regarding The Secession Of The South From The United States.
Digital images of three working architectural drawings from a set of nine total drawings of the Montezuma property in Nelson County, Virginia. These drawings are part of Jones Memorial Library manuscript collection 2133, the Travis McDonald Collection which includes properties documents by the Poplar Forest Architectural Field School. Also included are photographs of the property.
