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This folder contains a booklet entitled, “Point of Honor: Its Past and Its Potential” by S. Allen Chambers, Jr. The booklet discusses the history of ownership, including the Lynch family, Dr. George Cabell and his son William Lewis Cabell, Col. Maurice Langhorne, Judge William Daniel, and James R. Gilliam; the architectural significance of the house, and the reasoning behind and suggestions for its preservation.

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This folder contains a paper written for a fine arts class entitled, “The Historical Survey of Poplar Forest,” which is in Bedford County, written by E.M. Barber. Poplar Forest was a home used by Thomas Jefferson as a retreat from Monticello; he inherited it from his wife, along with 135 slaves, which she had inherited from her father. The paper also talks about renovations made by Jefferson, as well as structural notes, photographs, and a floorplan.

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This folder contains a report on Red House, a home near Fairfield on the west side of Route 11. The report covers the history of the house and its inhabitants, including the McDowells, the Treavys, the Laymans and the Alexanders; information about the physical house, landscaping, and the McDowell Burying Ground, farm, and orchard; and photographs of the house and surrounding land. Also contained is a newspaper (Lexington Gazette) article about Red House and the McDowells.

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This folder contains two copies of a newspaper article about Riverside, home of the Shields family. The article discusses the history of the house and the Shields family.

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This folder contains a newspaper article about the history of Savernake, owned by the Dickinson family.

Scope and Contents This folder contains two copies of a report on the Senseny House in Lexington, written by Pat Dennis. This house was first built (by John Leyburn, John Parry, Josh Jordan, Andrew Wallace, William Letcher, Reuben Ross, Joseph Blair, Samuel Darst, John Caruthers, and John Ruff) as a schoolhouse. The report then discusses the various owners and uses of the building, including a school for black children bought by Nathan C. Brackett and a house bought by James Madison Senseny and eventually...

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This folder contains a report on Silverwood, a home built by General E. Frank Paxton in 1857 and later sold to Judge John White Brockenbrough and wife Mary Caldwell. The report discusses other owners, including Judge James Kerr Edmondson and wife Emily, and Mary K. Monroe Robinson and husband Edward (descended from the Lyles and Grahams); a physical description of the house and its renovations; and historical information about the owners and their children.

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This folder contains a bound report (written in 1942) on Silverwood, a home built by General E. Frank Paxton in 1857 and later sold to Judge John White Brockenbrough and wife Mary Caldwell. The report discusses other owners, including Judge James Kerr Edmondson and wife Emily, and Mary K. Monroe Robinson and husband Edward (descended from the Lyles and Grahams); a physical description of the house and its renovations; and historical information about the owners and their children.

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This folder contains an article on the Sloan and Campbell houses, which discuss the builder Alexander T. Sloan and the buildings themselves. Also included is a report on the history of the Sloan House, including floorplans.

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This folder contains a paper written for a fine arts class, written by Dick Lovegrove in 1953, about Spring Meadows, the home of Colonel and Mrs. G.A. Derbyshire. The paper discusses structural information about the house as well as information about the owners and sellers.

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This folder contains a newspaper article and notes about Stone Castle, inhabited by the Johnstones.

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This folder contains a report on the Stone Castle Farm and its owners.

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This folder contains a newspaper article, notes, and photographs of Stono, originally known as Jordan’s Point and built by Colonel John Jordan. The article and notes discuss owners, including John L. Campbell, Mrs. Anne R. Howell, and William J. Driver. It also discusses the Virginia Military Institute, near which Stono stands.

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This folder contains a report and field notes on Sunnyside and its various owners, including Richard Woods and John Greenlee, and photographs and blueprints of the house and land.

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This folder contains two copies of a newspaper article about Teaford Inn, located in Kerr’s Creek. The articles discusses the history of the Inn and the Teaford family.

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This folder contains a report on Thorn Hill and its inhabitants, including General John Bowyer and Mrs. John White Brockenbrough, photographs, blueprints, and floorplans. Also included photocopies of newspaper articles and a declaration for assurance for Thorn Hill.

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This folder contains a report and various notes on Thorn Hill and its inhabitants, including General John Bowyer, a trustee of Washington College.

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This folder contains an insurance form for the Tomlinson House.

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This folder contains photographs of and a report about Tuckaway, a house built by John Stockdale in 1777. The report discusses structural information about the house as well as floorplans.

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This folder contains a report about the Valley of Virginia, which lies between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Alleghenies. The report discusses the architecture in the area and nearby towns.

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This folder contains notes on the Waddell House and Livingston Waddell.

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This folder contains a report entitled, “History of Old Walkerlands Farm” by Mary Moore Mason. It discusses the owners, including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edward Mason, James Moore, and James A. Walker; and structural information about the farm.

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This folder contains notes on Rock Castle, which include structural information as well as information about the owners and inhabitants, including Mrs. Herbert Van Der Veer and Samuel Campbell.

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This folder contains notes on and photographs of the Paxton Place. The notes discuss the various owners of the land and house, including R. Tate Alexander and various Paxton family members, physical attributes of the land such as soil type, and a walkthrough of the floorplan.

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This folder contains a report on Pine Hill Farm, built around 1825, which discusses the owners, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Perkins, Plank Road, nearby taverns, and other inhabitants as well as the builder Nathaniel Rowlinson. There is also a walkthrough of the floorplan and photographs of the house.