The Braxton Family Papers (Accession No. 2026-0012) consist of materials documenting the religious, civic, and community activities of Myrtle W. Braxton and her family, primarily centered around Rose Chapel Baptist Church in Amherst County, Virginia, and the broader African American community of the Lynchburg/Amherst County region. Materials include cassette audio recordings, church programs, songbooks, music manuscripts, photographs, books, DVDs, and personal and organizational papers, spanning approximately 1936 to 2011.
NOTE: This is an unprocessed collection. The finding aid is based on a preliminary box-level assessment conducted on May 19, 2026, written with the assistance of ClaudeAI. Description is subject to change upon full processing.
This is an unprocessed collection. Access may be limited pending full processing and staff review. The collection contains several obsolete formats that may complicate access, including:
• 143 cassette audio tapes
• VHS cassettes
• DVDs
Researchers wishing to access audio or video materials should contact library staff in advance to arrange playback equipment.
