McBratney Family Papers
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Digitized images of John McBratney and His Mother around 1870 (MS 1041, Folder 1-3)Photograph of a woman and boy with print at bottom "T Plimmer" and "Belfast". Handwritten on reverse "John McBratney + his Mother about 1870". Printed on reverse "Miniature and Portrait Painter T. Plimmer Portrait and Landscape Photographer 10 High Street Belfast".
Martha Rivers Adams Collection Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Collection On Microfilm Includes Civil War Records, Correspondence, Lists, Maps And Other Materials Assembled By Adams, A Historian And Writer For The Lynchburg News And Daily Advance.
Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This academic paper titled "The Man Huntington Loved to Hate" by Julius Sigler delves into the multifaceted life of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, an American-born scientist, inventor, and social reformer whose contributions spanned various domains yet remains largely forgotten today. Sigler critiques the traditional, linear narrative of scientific progress by showcasing Thompson's complex journey from a humble beginning to his impactful roles across Europe. Highlighting Thompson's work in thermodynamics, military reform, and social welfare, particularly in Bavaria, the paper argues for a reevaluation of Thompson's legacy, underscoring his pioneering approach to applied science and his significant yet underappreciated contributions to society.
This paper by Rev. Dennis S. Roberts explores the intertwined history of temperance movements and the power of music in social reform within the United States, particularly during Prohibition. It outlines the origins and societal impacts of alcohol consumption, the rise of temperance societies led by influential figures and organizations, and the strategic use of song by these movements to promote their cause. The paper further delves into the personal connection with the speaker's ancestor's involvement in teaching shape-note singing and concludes with the complexities and outcomes of Prohibition, highlighted by the story of Methodist Bishop James Cannon, Jr. This narrative illustrates the multifaceted effects of Prohibition, including corruption, hypocrisy, and ultimately, the societal shift back to regulated alcohol consumption.
Lynchburg Writers Collection Held At Jones Memorial Library In Lynchburg, Virginia. The Collection Includes Poems, Short Stories, Plays, Paper, Music, Prayers, Sermons And Speeches Written By City Residents.
This paper was written in 1936 by a non-Sphex Club member was read by Dr. Harris. It gives a condensed history of the development of medical practice before the emergence of scientific medicine.
