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Wood, Clarence M.

 Person

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

"A Study of the Status of Negroes in the Social Arrangement of Lexington, Va., 1949", 1949

 File — Box 4, Folder: 92
Scope and Contents

This file consists of C.M. Wood's copy of Ellis Nathaniel Zuckerman's sociology term paper at Washington and Lee University entitled "A Study of the Status of Negroes in the Social Arrangements of Lexington, Virginia." The paper discusses debates over usage of the local hospital, "areas of contention" between Black and white residents, and dated descriptions of Black residents and their professions and education.

Dates: 1949

Blandome

 File — Box 1, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript essay on Blandome, detailing its ownership history, including how it became the property of prominent Black family in Lexington, the Walkers and Woods. Includes two photos of Blandome.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

BPOE Memorial Service Program and Thanksgiving Program, First Baptist Church, Lexington, Va.

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a programs from the Benevlolent and Protective Order of Elks Memorial Service, December 13, 1925, and a 'Thanksgiving Souvenir' from Thanksgiving, 1906, at First Baptist Church, Lexington, Va. Also includes assorted photographs of Walker-Wood family members.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

C. M. Wood Diplomas, 1914 - 1919

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005501], Folder: 125
Scope and Contents

This file consists of three diplomas from the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute and a certificate of honorary membership to the Kappa Gamma Chi Literary Society.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1914 - 1919

Clipping of an Article About a Charity Nightingales Concert

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 41
Scope and Contents

Clarence Wood and Nannie Wood were members of the Charity Nightingales, and Mrs. H. L. Wood was the manager.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

C.M. Wood's biology notebook, 1918

 File — Box 4, Folder: 73
Scope and Contents

This file consists of C.M. Wood's biology notebook.

Dates: 1918

C.M. Wood's English literature notebook, 1918

 File — Box 4, Folder: 76
Scope and Contents

This file consists of C.M. Wood's English literature notebook.

Dates: 1918

C.M. Wood's Latin notebook, 1918

 File — Box 4, Folder: 75
Scope and Contents

This file consists of C.M. Wood's Latin notebook

Dates: 1918

C.M. Wood's philosophy notebook, 1918

 File — Box 4, Folder: 74
Scope and Contents

This file consists of C.M. Wood's philosophy notebook.

Dates: 1918

Executive Committee Meeting of the Home and School League, 1923-03-09

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

This file includes a handwritten note concerning Executive Committee Meeting of the Home and School League in Lexington, VA. Dated March 9th, 1923. Reverend W.N. Holt and C.M. Wood advocated for the contrsuction of a new school building for Black citizens.

Dates: 1923-03-09

Fire insurance report of C.M. Wood's properties, 1957-10

 File — Box 4, Folder: 83
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a bound copy of a fire inspection report for the property of Clarence M. Wood and Nannie Walker Wood, submitted by R. Bruce Morrison.

Dates: 1957-10

Green Pastures recreation area (segregated, near Clifton Forge). C.M. Wood was administrator, then Harry Walker Wood.

 File — Box 4, Folder: 81
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a pamphlet detailing the location and offerings of Green Pastures Recreation Area- a segregated park for Black people located near Clifton Forge- and an article from the Roanoke Times detailing the efforts to preserve the park located in the Alleghany Highlands. The pamphlet includes descriptions of the physical features of the park, available activities, hours of operation, and hand-drawn maps of the area.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Insurance survey by Aetna of 3 of C.M. Wood's properties, 1956

 File — Box 4, Folder: 82
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a bound insurance survey by Aetna of Clarence M. Wood's three buildings in 1956.

Dates: 1956

Invitations to the Wedding of Nannie Walker and Clarence Wood, 1919-07-18

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 24
Scope and Contents

This file contains the wedding invitation for Nannie Walker's wedding to Clarence M. Wood, held at First Bapstist Church in Lexington, Va. Contains brief reference to Blandome.

Dates: Event: 1919-07-18

Jacob Ruff House, 1920 - 1972

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005442], Folder: 57
Scope and Contents

This file consists of photographs from the Jacob Ruff House and information about the house.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1972

Letter to C. M. Wood from Governor Price, 1940-07-02

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 122
Scope and Contents

This file consists of letter from Governor Price to Clarence Wood. Wood had found a ring belonging to Price's son. Returning the favor, Price interceded for Wood to get the administration's position at the New Green Pastures National Park. Included in the file is a note by Alexander Wood explaining the incident.

Dates: 1940-07-02

Miscellaneous Correspondence

 File — Box 4, Folder: 77
Scope and Contents

This file consists of miscellaneous correspondence addressed to the Blandome home, usually addressed to Nannie Walker Wood and Clarence M. Wood. The folder includes a copy of a letter addressed to Alex Wood from the Virginia state Department of Historic Resources sharing that Blandome was entered into the national register of historic places.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Miscellaneous family photos, including one that shows the slaughter house

 File — Box 4, Folder: 79
Scope and Contents

This file consists of twenty-nine miscellaneous family photos of members of the Wood family. Includes an annotated list of photographs and family members by Alex Wood.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Newspaper Clippings, 1914 - 1957

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 47
Scope and Contents

Clippings include news of the deaths of Harry Lee Walker, Harry Walker, and Clarence M. Wood. There is also a profile on Mrs. Nannie W. Wood and clippings of Eliza's poems.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1914 - 1957

Photo/Article of the Wood Family and Their Connection to North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, 1954

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 110
Scope and Contents

This file contains two pages of the Third Quarter, 1954 edition of "The Whetstone," a publication made by the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Two pages are the cover of the magazine, as well as an article on the Wood family and the Blandome home entitled "A 'Mutual' Family." Clarence M. Wood worked twenty-two years for North Carolina Mutual Insutrance Company.

Dates: 1954

Photograph of C. M. Wood on the Football Team at Va. Union U., 1916

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005501], Folder: 124
Scope and Contents

This file contains a photograph of C.M. Wood on the football team at Virginia Union University in 1916.

Dates: 1916

Photograph of Clarence M. Wood as a Football Player Va. Union Univeristy, 1916 - 1917

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 104
Scope and Contents

This file includes a photograph postcard, on which Clarence M. Wood is indicated and pictured with football teammates. The postcard on the back is address to Jack M. Wood.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1916 - 1917

Photograph of Clarence Wood at Va. Union U., 1918

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 106
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a photograph of Clarence M. Wood at Virginia Union University and a photograph of Pickford Hall.

Dates: 1918

Photograph of Clarence Working for Money for College, 1917

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 105
Scope and Contents

This image shows Clarence Wood as a member of an unidentified summer staff. He was working to make money for college.

Dates: 1917

Photograph of the C. M. Wood Family, 1943-08-01

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 108
Scope and Contents

This file contains a photograph of C.M. Wood's family (7x5). From left to right, the photograph depicts Edward, Clarence M., Nannie W., Harry Walker, Clarence Jr., and Alex B.

Dates: 1943-08-01