Virginia -- Lexington
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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
Lexington Old Folks Home and Orphanage
File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
This file consists of the certification of incorporation of the Lexington Old Folks Home and Orphanage.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1742 - 1895
Walker-Wood Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0294
Scope and Contents
These papers include many photographs and items concerning the Walker and Wood families, their homes, their activities; and material about the economic, social, educational, and religious life of the African-American community in Lexington, Virginia. Extensive notes have been provided by Alex Wood, identifying his family members in photos, marking records to indicate relevance or functional purpose, and occasionally providing his perspective on the contents of records. Numerous records...
Dates:
Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940