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General, 1742 - 1880

File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

This file contains a notebook with information about the Memoranda detailing the title to the Douthat Society, also includes noterized receipt for real estate sale from John and Margaret Delaaney. Also contains document noting the sale of 100 acres in Rockbridge County to the Walker family.

Dates: 1742 - 1880

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

General (Pam Simpson's Architecture of Rockbridge County)

File — Box 1, Folder: 38

Scope and Contents

This folder contains drafts of the first chapter of Pam Simpson's book, entitled "Architecture of Rockbridge County," as well as notes, blueprints and pictures of the buildings discussed in the book.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Girls

File — Box 18, Folder: 8

Dates: Majority of material found within 1609 - 2016

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Gore, James, 1839-01-18 - 1839-01-19

File — RHS Collections #0060 - #0076, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

This file consists of a land grant for James Gore for sixty eight acres of land in Rockbridge County.

Dates: 1839-01-18 - 1839-01-19

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Government Officials, 1975

File — Box 18, Folder: 9

Dates: 1975

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Helpline, 1992-12

File — Box 1, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

Contains a booklet titled "A Rockbridge Area Resource Guide for People in Need." Prepared by Helpline/Information and Referral and United Way of Lexington-Rockbridge County. Also includes the minutes of Board Meeting, May 9, 1995.

Dates: 1992-12

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

History - 200th Birthday, 1978-08-20

File — RHS Collection #0078, Folder: 19

Scope and Contents

This file includes card stock salutation from the city of Buena Vista to Lexington and Rockbridge County, celebrating their 200th birthday. Includes signature of major M.J. Brockenbrough. Held at Glen Maury Park.

Dates: 1978-08-20

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

History - Craftsmen

File — Box 18, Folder: 11

Dates: Majority of material found within 1609 - 2016

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Houston, Matthews

File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

This file consists of an indenture note.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1742 - 1895

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Identified Photographs, 1875 - 1945

File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007744], Folder: 25

Scope and Contents

This folder contains images of identified members of the Shields family and people associated with them.

Dates: 1875 - 1945

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Identified Photographs, 1875 - 1950

File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007788], Folder: 26, Box: data_value_missing_e818f955cacd8f193e740c601aa35200

Scope and Contents

This folder contains photographs of people associated with the Shields family, in addition to physical locations associated with them as well.

Dates: 1875 - 1950

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Institutional Officials, 1998 - 1999

File — Box 18, Folder: 12

Dates: 1998 - 1999

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Insurance Policies, 1860-06-16 - 1890-07-29

File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

This file consists of two insurance policies for land in Lexington and Rockbridge, one for John G. Gordon and the other for Mary E. Lee.

Dates: 1860-06-16 - 1890-07-29

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Introducing Rockbridge County, 1967

File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000008027], Folder: 37

Dates: 1967

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Iron Industry: Rockbridge Co., VA

File — Box 16, Folder: 7

Dates: Majority of material found within 1609 - 2016

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Laird - Bankruptcy Notice, 1869-05-10

File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

This file consists of a bankruptcy document for David Laird of Lexington, due to the creditor of M.W. Hartsook and sent by J.A. Lynham (deputy marshall).

Dates: 1869-05-10

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

List of Enslaved Persons Belonging to the Estate of John Robinson upon his death, 1826 or 1827

Item — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005804], Folder: 52

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 1 of this collection primarily covers the period from 1763 through Samuel McDowell Reid's death in 1869. There are also a few later items dealing chiefly with his estate.

The bulk of the papers deals with business matters. Documents concern such matters as the James River and Kanawha Company, the North River Navigation Company, Washington College's relationship with the Society of the Cincinnati, slavery, and the financial dealings of John Robinson and the Hare family.

Dates: 1826 or 1827

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Livestock, 1892 - 1903

File — Box 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of ledger, 1892-1903.

Dates: 1892 - 1903

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Madison Dunlap, 1994-10

File — Box 1, Folder: 35

Scope and Contents

This file consists of a paper/presentation materials written by Nanlou Sauder presented to the Ignorance Club on the topic of "Madison Dunlap, David Lowman, and Miller's Mill" (3162 West Midland Trail @ Kerrs Creek).

Dates: 1994-10

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives