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A. J. Frantz to Robert E. Lee, 1866-07-23

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000003982], Folder: 82
Scope and Contents

A. J. Frantz sends Robert E. Lee an advertisement for advertising space in the Brandon Republican newspaper Rankin County, Mississippi.

Dates: 1866-07-23

Advertisements to Spend Summer at Blandome

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 22
Scope and Contents

This file consists of two unique advertisements for "Blandome" (5x3 and 3.5x6.5) with directional instructions, potential tourist attractions for visitors, and a description of the Blandome home. There are duplicates of both advertisements.

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

Dold, Calvin M.

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000006781], Folder: 79
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 19th century ink blotters advertising insurance companies for which Dold was the Lexington agent as well as a biographical sketch of Dold.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Flier for an Appearance of Congressman Oscar De Priest Presented by Rockbridge Walker Federation of Colored Women's Club, 1931

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

This file consists of fliers advertising an appearance of Congressman Oscar De Priest, who was the 'first and only member of colored race to be elected to Congress of the U. S. in 28 years.' The appearance was presented by the Rockbridge Walker Federation of Colored Women's Club. Eliza Walker was the president of the club. Also included is biographical information about Oscar De Priest.

Dates: 1931

Robert Lewis Dabney to Robert E. Lee, 1866-05-14

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 59
Scope and Contents

This letter by Robert Lewis Dabney is addressed to Robert E. Lee. Dabney writes that an advertisement of his Stonewall Jackson biography gives credit of Lee's review and revisions to the publisher instead. He explains to Lee that the publisher decided to do this, not him.

Dates: 1866-05-14