Sale of Newspapers Documents Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Documents Pertain To Newspapers In Lynchburg Including The Daily Advance, Semi-Weekly Advance, And Weekly Advance.
Samuel Baldwin Marks Young Letters Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. Young Served As A Lt. General In The Union Army. The Two Letters Were Written In 1905 To General Thomas Taylor Munford, Who Commanded The Second Virginia Cavalry For The Confederacy During The American Civil War.
Samuel Curtis Thackston Genealogical Collection Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. Included Are Photographs Of Homes And Tombstones, Bible Records, Wills, Charts, And Books Marked With Relevant Passages Regarding Family Members.
Samuel DeMorres Smith Family Papers.
Digital reproductions of contents of Folder 1.1 of Manuscript Collection 1231 held at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, Virginia. Included a genealogy of the Smith family descendants of immigrant William Smith.
Jones Memorial Library does not verify the accuracy or completeness of this material.
Sarah Adelle Brunson Collection Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Collection Includes Reports, Correspondence, And Memorabilia From Brunson'S Term As President Of The Woman'S Club Of Lynchburg.
Scanned images of a Deed of Gift recorded in the Chatham County, Georgia country clerk's office on 21 March 1811. This document is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1141, the Potter Estate Papers, Box 1-1.
The Potter estate included the Tweedside and Colerain Plantations near Savannah, Georgia.
This deed of gift records the transfer of named enslaved persons Minda and her child from Sarah Jones to Jones' great grand daughter.
"Minda" refers to Minda Campbell. Minda was mother to Thomas Sims (1828-1902), who was enslaved by James Potter but escaped from Savannah, Georgia to Boston, Massachusetts in 1851. Sims was then apprehended under the Fugitive Slave Act and, following a trial, was forcibly returned back to Savannah. Following the Civil War, Sims accepted a position at the U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. Attorney General Charles Deval.
The struggle to save the Chesapeake Bay won't be successful if "business as usual" continues as is the unfortunate story in 2004. Gilmer discusses problems the Chesapeake faces and suggestions that might "Save the Bay."
Autobiography and the individual perceptions and influences that determine an author's style, with extended reference to autobiographies by David Brinkley and Katharine Graham
Scaisbrooke Langhorne Abbot Papers Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. Abbot Was An Artist And The Papers Include Notices Of Exhibitions And Performances In Lynchburg In The 1900S.
The author's recent trip to Scandinavia informs his favorable impressions of the governments, socioeconomic conditions, and health of the populations of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. His discussion includes comments on the histories, industrial development, farming, education, and healthcare in these countries.
James A. Huston describes the “most remarkable woman of the ancient world.” Zenobia’s life story is presented as a play. Zenobia (b. 240 AD) was skilled with weapons and horses. With her husband Odenathus, Zenobia battled the Persians. After her husband’s assassination, Zenobia liberated Egypt from Rome but eventually her forces were defeated in 272 AD. Huston believes that if Zenobia had been victorious, “we would now live in a much more pleasant world.”
The paper by J. Everette Fauber discusses the detailed restoration of the John Carlyle House in Alexandria, Virginia. It describes the extensive research, archaeological work, and structural challenges faced during the project, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy and preservation. The restoration involved securing the building, replacing deteriorated materials, and confirming historical events associated with the house.
Scrapbook Of The College Street Journal Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Neighborhood Journal Was Produced By Three Teenagers In Lynchburg In The 1950S For More Than 100 Subscribers.
Scrapbooks Of Lynchburg Draft Board No. 1 For The Period 29 October 1940-08 July 1942 In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Scrapbooks, Which Include Newspaper Clippings, Are Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg.
The paper, "Second Hand But New," recounts Melvin R. Watson's experiences during a 1986 church-sponsored trip to China. Organized into observations on education and religion, the narrative highlights China's rapid modernization post-Cultural Revolution, its educational reforms, the state of Christianity, and daily life in both urban and rural settings. The author's reflections underscore China's challenges and progress.
Secrets and Old Acquaintances by Joe Burton Linker, Jr. explores the profound influence of cryptography on WWII, particularly through the Allied and Axis powers' use of secret codes. Linker's narrative focuses on the critical role of intercepted and decoded messages in shaping military strategies and outcomes, exemplified by the theft of the United States' Black Code and the detailed reports by Colonel Fellows, which were intercepted by the Axis powers. The paper delves into the history of cryptography, highlighting its development and its pivotal role in various historical contexts, from ancient Greece to modern conflicts, showcasing the inseparable bond between cryptography, military strategy, and historical outcomes.
Charles Warren's paper "Seeing Double--Immodestly" discusses the scientific journey leading to the discovery of the DNA double helix by James Watson and Francis Crick. The narrative covers the historical context of cell theory, Mendelian genetics, and the pivotal role of various scientists. The paper emphasizes the rapid developments in molecular biology, ethical considerations, and the profound impact of biotechnological advancements on society.
This academic paper by Philip Lightfoot Scruggs explores the seminal contributions of Virginia to the United States, focusing on migration, genealogy, and cultural influence. Scruggs discusses how Virginia, as the largest and most populous colony, seeded the development and population of the nation. He highlights the migrations of Virginians across the country, their significant impact on various states, and the lasting legacies of notable Virginians in history. The paper is organized around the themes of migration patterns, genealogical research, and Virginia's broad influence, incorporating anecdotes and examples to illustrate Virginia's seminal role.
