A Collection That Contains Title Examinations And Supporting Documents For The Lynch And Tunstall Properties At Ninth And Main Streets In Lynchburg, Virginia, Prior To A Sale To Fidelity National Bank In 1968. The Properties Were Originally Part Of A Land Grant In 1750 From King George Ii To Charles Lynch, Sr., Of Albemarle County, Virginia, Later Becoming Part Of The Original Town Of Lynchburg In 1786. Titles Are Traced Through The Families Of Lynch, Christian, Dearing, Fauntleroy, Tunstall And Ward.
Peter Houck's lecture, "The Other War of Northern Aggression," presented on November 17, 1992, explores the significant yet often overlooked role of infectious diseases in shaping historical events, particularly emphasizing the impact of epidemics on the colonization of America, the spread of diseases among Native Americans, and their influence on the Civil War. Houck discusses how diseases such as smallpox, brought by European settlers, decimated Native American populations, facilitating European conquest. He highlights the "biological warfare" of the North during the Civil War, suggesting that the spread of diseases like smallpox had a substantial impact on the outcome, potentially more so than military strategies. The lecture intertwines medical history with broader historical narratives, challenging conventional perspectives on historical events and the factors influencing their outcomes.
