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Box 1

 Container

Contains 49 Results:

Tax Notice to Thornton Bannister, 1896

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a tax notice to Thorton Bannister from the Treasurer of Rockbridge County.

Dates: 1896

John Randolph Tucker- Invitations to the Tuckers, 1896

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents

This file consists of five Tucker and Gaulidett Letters, including invitations to Dinner in 1885.

Dates: 1896

Poems by Eliza Walker

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents

This file consists of poems written by Eliza Walker. Many of them are satirical and written in dialect.

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

Photograph of Oscar De Priest

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a photograph of Oscar de Priest. No date.

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

Photographs of Eliza Walker, Harry Thomas Walker and Vernita Jones, 1880 - 1910

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 40
Scope and Contents

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."

Dates: Majority of material found within 1880 - 1910

Clipping of an Article About a Charity Nightingales Concert

 File — Box: 1, 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

Copy of Photograph of the Walker Family and of Spotswood Styles and Wife

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 42
Scope and Contents

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.

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

Midwife Permit

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 43
Scope and Contents

This file consists of an unidentified midwife permit. It establishes that the owner of the permit is a certified midwife.

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

Photographs of Walker Family Relatives, 1914

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 44
Scope and Contents This file includes photographs of the Walker family, their relatives, and their house. One photo of their house on Main St. Lexington is included (5x3.5), two photos of family members in front of Natural Bridge (2x2), two photos of Eliza Walker (1x3), one photo of Eliza Walker and relative (3x5), one photo of Irene B. Beale - Eliza's sister and Mary Toy's Mother (3.5x5.5), one photo of Zack Taylor - reffered to as "Uncle Zack Taylor" on back of photo (3.5x5.5), and one photo of Nannie Walker...
Dates: 1914

Burial Information of Eliza Walker's Relatives

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents

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)."

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

Photograph of Hettie Adams

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Scope and Contents

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.

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

Newspaper Clippings, 1914 - 1957

 File — Box: 1, 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

Walker-Wood Family Photographs, 1880 - 1955

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of the Walker family. Includes two photographs of Harry Lee Walker (5x7), two photgraphs of Eliza Walker (4x6), one photograph of Harry Thomas Walker (5x7), one photograph of Eliza Walker and Harry Thomas Walker (3.5x5), one photograph of Hettie AAdamns with James Horace Lewis on her lap - Aunt Nin and Cousin Nellie Scruggs Lewis - pulled from Alex Wood's notebook in control folder (Box 1, Folder 1).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1880 - 1955

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

 File — Box: 1, 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

Letter to Eliza Walker from John G. James, 1929-06-08

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

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.'

Dates: 1929-06-08

Modern Views of Old Lexington

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

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.

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

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

 File — Box: 1, 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

Old Folks Home and Orphanage Campaign

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

This file consists of newspaper clippings about the campaign for the Lexington Old Folks Home and Orphanage, a pamphlet with information about the home, a charter signed by prominent Lexington citizens, and a photograph of Mrs. H. L. Walker with three orphans. Mrs. Walker was the president of the home.

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

McCormick Celebration Pamphlet, 1931-09-25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a pamphlet from the McCormick Celebration held by Washington and Lee Unversity on September 25, 1931.

Dates: Event: 1931-09-25

Virginia Federation of Colored Women, 1921-06-30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a photograph from the Virginia Federation of Colored Women Convention and a newspaper clipping about the event.

Dates: Event: 1921-06-30

Musical Programs, 1915 - 1925

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a flier for a musical and vocal contest judged by Eliza Walker, 1915, and a program for 'Jephthah and His Daughter,' 1925, managed by Mrs. H. L. Walker and Mrs. C. M. Wood. Also included are a ticket to 'Jephthah and His Daughter' and a newspaper clipping about The Charity Nightingales, 'the first musical organization of colored singers.'

Dates: Majority of material found within 1915 - 1925

Letter to White Citizens of Lexington About Employment

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a letter written by the Committee on Unemployed. Mrs. Eliza Walker was the chairman and Mrs. Virginia Gilliam was the secretary. They wrote to white citizens in Lexington asking them to assist in finding more work opportunities. No date included.

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

Walker-Wood Meat Business, 1919 - 1940

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a business card, 6 price lists, signatures, a photograph, recipes, lables, and letterheads.Includes document of H.L. Walker and C.M. Wood partnership.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1919 - 1940

Contracts with VMI for Meats, 1919 - 1923

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents

File consists of contract for meat at Virginia Military Institute from January 1st, 1920. Signed by then V.M.I. superintendent E.W. Nichols and H.L. Walker.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1919 - 1923