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Virginia -- Lexington

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 160 Collections and/or Records:

33rd Annual Conference. The Country Day School Headmasters' Association, 1952

 Item
Scope and Contents

A map showing Lexington landmarks to aid attendees at the conference. Drawn by Henry Ravenhorst.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1952

"A report on additional water supply for Lexington, Va. made Nov. 17th, 1904.", 1904-11-17

 File — Box 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

A typescript report by leading engineers of the community outlining four unique plans for supplementing the Lexington, Virginia water-supply. At the time, the local resevoir and general supply was suffering from a lack of rain. The report includes data on the local springs (water output and elevations) and historical rain fall data for the vicinity.

Dates: 1904-11-17

African Americans

 File — Box 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents Folder includes four items: "A Community's Stories" article from The News Gazzette concerning an exhibit by the Rockbridge Historical Society; a list of 'Old Lexington Colored People,' from the early 1900's from Leslie Lyle Campbell's notes; information on a group of slaves from Caroline County (a page copied from Colonial Caroline: a History of Caroline County, Virginia); and a letter to Special Collections concerning information on the holdings of records concerning black history in...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1609 - 2016

Alexander House - Two Forgotten College Houses, by L.L. Campbell

 File — Box 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript essay entitled "Two Forgotten College Houses."

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Alexander House - Withrow House and Log House, 1942-02

 File — Box 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

This file consists of the handwritten draft of "The Forgotten College Houses."

Dates: 1942-02

Alexander-Withrow House

 File — Box 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript one page essay about the history and origins of the Alexander-Withrow house. No date or listed author.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Alexander-Withrow House, 1969-12-11

 File — Box 1, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents

This file consists of an article from the City, County State News of the Times entitled "Historic Foundation Buys Old Building in Lexington."

Dates: 1969-12-11

Antebellum Days - History in and Around

 File — RHS Collection #0078, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

This file consist of a bound copy of the paper "Antebellum Days in and Around Lexington" by Mary Edgar McClung of Lexington High School. No date.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1818 - 1991

Architecture Papers

 Series
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: Date Not Yet Determined

Bacon House

 File — Box 1, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

This file consists of an article entitled "The 'Bacon House' History is Given," which describes the origin and family history of the residents of the Bacon House. No date, no author.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Bacon House, 1948-08-30

 File — Box 1, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript coopy of a letter with the title "The Bacon Home - Extracts from a Letter of Jennie Bacon Lacy." The letter includes familial information and a history of the house from the perspective of a family member.

Dates: 1948-08-30

Balcony Downs

 File — Box 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a brochure for Balcony Falls, which provides pricing for nights and stays, directions, basic historic background, and a map.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Balcony Downs

 File — Box 1, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents

This file consists of an essay about Balcony Downs, detailing its history and also includes a critical evaluation of its architectural style. No date, no author.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Barclay House, 1963-07-13

 File — Box 1, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a research report relating to the Barclay House in Lexington. Information in the report was gathered during an archaelogical investigation at the Barclay House.

Dates: 1963-07-13

Beechenbrook Chapel, 1980

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Dates: 1980

Belfield

 File — Box 1, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a book about Belfield, detailing its origins and architectural features. Includes a floor plan, images of the interior of the house, and a map of where it is located on a map.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Belfont, 1948-08-09

 File — Box 1, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript note on "Belfont," including information on the historic orgins and architectural style of the home.

Dates: Event: 1948-08-09

Blackburn, Thomas, 1854

 File — Box 2, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents

"Fatal Affray," Lexington Gazette, January 19, 1854. Murder of Cadet Thomas Blackburn.

Dates: 1854

Blandome

 File — Box 1, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript essay on Blandome, detailing its ownership history, including how it became the property of prominent Black family in Lexington, the Walkers and Woods. Includes two photos of Blandome.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Brady House, 1960-01-05

 File — Box 1, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a historic and architectural analysis of the Brady House at Buffalo Forge. The manuscript includes information on the construction of the forge, as well as first hand stories from the Brady's relayed to the author of the manuscript. Also includes photographs of key architectural features and sketches of forge design. Includes sketched floorplan. Written by Toon Tellegen.

Dates: 1960-01-05

Brady Survey, 1947-11-18

 File — RHS Collection #0078, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This file consists of materials related to surveying done in the town of Lexington by Douglas E. Brady.

Dates: Other: 1947-11-18

Campbell House, 1994-07-04

 File — Box 1, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents

This file consists of two copies of terms of agreement and contract for repair on the Campbell house located at 101 E. Washington Street, as well as a letter from Allie Waddell Hedges to the Rockbridge Historical Society concerning the same house.

Dates: 1994-07-04

Camps, 1924

 File — RHS Collection #0078, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a bound copy of a record of Lexington Free Tourist Camp.

Dates: 1924

City Directory, 1932

 File — RHS Collection #0078, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

This file consist of a Lexington city directory for businesses in 1932.

Dates: 1932