Box 1
Contains 49 Results:
A Hand-Painted Drawing of Aunt Nannie Bannister
This file includes a hand-painted drawing of Nannie Bannister, married to Nolan Brooks, who was Eliza Walker's sister. Note written in Eliza Walker's hand on back.
Notes on the Rockbridge Branch of NAACP, 1971
This file consists of a note on the origins and history of the Rockbridge County NAACP chapter.
Newspaper Clipping of Gifts to the Rockbridge Historical Society by Mrs. Burton Deaver, 1974-02-06
This file contains an article entitled "Old Trough, Foundation To Be Displayed Here," which documents the gift of a 19th century stone watering trough and a Victorian-style cast iron fountain from Mrs. Burton Deaver to the Rockbridge Historical Society.
"Old Lexingtonian's Recollections Heard" Clipping
This file consists of an article about stories of Washington and Lee's boat races.
Letter to Rockbridge Walker Club, 1936
This file consists of a letter written by W. F. Day of Knoxville, Tn., to the Rockbridge Walker Club inquiring about genealogy.
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Window, 1977-10-27
This file consists of a letter from The Stonewall Jackson House to Mrs. C. M. Wood concerning the Jackson Memorial Window in the Presbyerian Church at Roanoke. An article about the window was attached with the letter. There are also two color photographs of the window.
Paper Found Under Floorboards in Blandome Attic
The paper reads: 'Leather found beneath attic floor believed to have been let during occupancy of Union Army - 1864. Note: the name of Captain Dinwiddie.'
Vouchers Signed by William Caruthers, Eleanor Paxton, et. al, 1798
This file consist of six separate vouchers from 1798, signed by William Carruthers and Eliza Paxton.
Tax Notice to Thornton Bannister, 1896
This file consists of a tax notice to Thorton Bannister from the Treasurer of Rockbridge County.
John Randolph Tucker- Invitations to the Tuckers, 1896
This file consists of five Tucker and Gaulidett Letters, including invitations to Dinner in 1885.
Poems by Eliza Walker
This file consists of poems written by Eliza Walker. Many of them are satirical and written in dialect.
Photograph of Oscar De Priest
This file consists of a photograph of Oscar de Priest. No date.
Photographs of Eliza Walker, Harry Thomas Walker and Vernita Jones, 1880 - 1910
This file consists of a portait of Eliza Walker and a photograph of Harry Thomas Walker and his cousin Vernita Jones both on horseback. From Alex Wood's notebook (Box 1, Folder 0 - Control Folder) "Picture - Eliza A.M. Walker. Harry Thomas and Vernita Jones, Sam Jones' daughter. Harry Lee Walker's brother. At farm near spring."
Clipping of an Article About a Charity Nightingales Concert
Clarence Wood and Nannie Wood were members of the Charity Nightingales, and Mrs. H. L. Wood was the manager.
Copy of Photograph of the Walker Family and of Spotswood Styles and Wife
This file consists of a copy of a photograph of Eliza Bannister Walker, Harry Thomas Walker, Harry Lee Walker, and Nannie Walker Wood. Photograph taken by Michael Miley.
Midwife Permit
This file consists of an unidentified midwife permit. It establishes that the owner of the permit is a certified midwife.
Photographs of Walker Family Relatives, 1914
Burial Information of Eliza Walker's Relatives
This file consists of information related to the Family. From Alex Wood's notebook (Box 0, Folder 1 - Control Folder) "Found in umbrella holder and how to locate relatives of Eliza Walker relatives in Black Cemetery in Murat (Alice Moore info)."
Photograph of Hettie Adams
This file includes a photograph of Hettie Adams, Harry Lee Walker's mother, and a photo of Eliza at Natural Bridge in veil after H.T.'s death.
Newspaper Clippings, 1914 - 1957
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.
Photographs, 1914
BPOE Memorial Service Program and Thanksgiving Program, First Baptist Church, Lexington, Va.
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.
Letter to Eliza Walker from John G. James, 1929-06-08
Includes personal letter form John G. James, VMI class of 1866,to Eliza Walker. James wrote to Eliza giving a donation with the request that a rose bush be put on the grave of the VMI cook, the 'Judge,' who he never saw again after Hunter's Raid. Included is an article published in 1971 giving more information on Hunter's Raid and the Virginia Military Institue. Eliza is addressed in the letter as the 'Treasurer Walker' of the 'Colored Cemetery.'
Modern Views of Old Lexington
This file consists of postcards and pamphlets with views of Old Lexington, Va. Images depict Old Main Street, Lee's Funeral, and Castle Hill Hotel.
Flier for an Appearance of Congressman Oscar De Priest Presented by Rockbridge Walker Federation of Colored Women's Club, 1931
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.