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Photograph of Bruton Parish Episcopal Church in Williamsburg, Virginia

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0026
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an albumen photograph of the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church in Williamsburg, Virginia c. 1875-1885. The image includes two people sitting on the ledge outside of the church.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1875 - 1885

Photograph of Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0035
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a full plate mounted albumen photograph of Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia. The photograph was inscribed to Benson J. Lossing by General William Reading Montgomery between 1864 and 1871. The handwritten inscription mentions history of Christ Church, including George Washington's pew being intact. A second inscription reads 'Photograph By Hartman Marshall House Alexandria, Va.'

Dates: Majority of material found within 1864 - 1871

Photograph of Holy Trinity Church in Coventry, England

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0053
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an albumen photograph of the Holy Trinity Church in Coventry, England. The image shows the church in the distance and a man fishing in a body of water in front of the church.

Dates: 1860 - 1870

Photograph of Nelson Street Baptist church in Lexington, Va.

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0204
Scope and Contents

This is a photo of the former Baptist Church located on Nelson Street (Route 60) in Lexington, Virginia, designed by architect James Crawford Neilson. This photograph was likely made by photographer Michael Miley. The church was constructed in 1879 and demolished in 1919.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1879 - 1905

W. A. McComb Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0178
Scope and Contents

This account book was kept by W.A. McComb. In 1892 the Farmer's Alliance, of which he was a member, built a new hall to be used for its meetings as well as for a church and community center. Most of the entries in the account book were for expenses associated with the construction and use of the hall. It indicates that oyster suppers were held at the hall.

Dates: Inclusive 1892-1906