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Box 2

 Container

Contains 15 Results:

Jordan

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 52
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a letter from Nannie Jordan and a resolution concerning the restoration of the Jordan House adopted by the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee University.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Jordan, John House, 1939

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 53
Scope and Contents

This folder contains newspaper articles about the Jordan House and its preservation, as well as two copies of a paper entitled, “The Preservation of the Jordan House: A Suggestion,” written in 1939 by Leslie Lyle Campbell.

Dates: 1939

Mount Vernon

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 67
Scope and Contents

This folder contains part of an article from Harper’s New Monthly Magazine titled, “Mount Vernon as It Is.” This article discusses George Washington and his home in depth.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Mulberry Hill, 1990

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 68
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a pamphlet about Mulberry Hill, detailing historical information and the portraits in each room, as well as a picture of Mulberry Hill.

Dates: 1990

Natural Bridge

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 69
Scope and Contents

This folder contains seven pieces of paper, along with a typed version, discussing different buildings in Natural Bridge: Red Mill, High Bridge Church, Stone Castle, Sunny Knoll, Rural Valley, Oak Forest, and Indian Block-House.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Liberty Hill

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 55
Scope and Contents

This folder contains notes on Liberty Hill, Thomas Welch, Jr. and Eliza Grigsby, as well as photocopied images of Liberty Hill and a map.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

McCampbell

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 59
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a newspaper article about the McCampbell Inn, owned by the Merediths (along with the Alexander-Withrow House). The article discusses the restoration of the McCampbell Inn as well as detailing information about Beth Braford Thompson, the innkeeper.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

McChesney House

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 60
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a paper written for a fine arts class entitled, “The McChesney House.” The paper discusses John McChesney, his family and slaves, more specifically a slave named Maria, and her experiences and connection to strange occurrences in the area. It also discusses the Civil War and its effects on the McChesney family as well as structural information about and photographs of the house.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

McNutt (John) House

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 61
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of essays, reports, financial documentation, and other historic records documenting the presence, arcitecture, development, or evolution of local houses in and around Rockbridge County and Lexington, Virginia.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Marlbrook

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 62
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a sketch of the inscription over the kitchen door at Marlbrook, built by David Greenlee.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Matheny House, 1919

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 63
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a newspaper article concerning the Matheny House and its removal from Main Street.

Dates: 1919

Middleton Mansion House, 1941

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 64
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a newspaper article about the history of Middleton "Mansion House."

Dates: 1941

Mount Joy

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 65
Scope and Contents

This folder contains personal recollections from Ellen Anderson concerning Mount Joy, including the history of the property and its owners.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Mount Pleasant

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 66
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a history of Mount Pleasant, located in Buffalo Forge, including information about the land.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Kinney

 File — Container: Box 2, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents

This folder contains an insurance application for the Kinney House.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995