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2. Born in debt auditorium had troubles. - circa 1967

   Newspaper article by Raymond Barnes titled "Born in Debt, Auditorium Had Troubles". [The article is not dates, but Barnes mentions it has been a decade since the auditorium burned November 4, 1957.]

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3. Clearing for Incline Railway - A photographic postcard of the area from the base of Mill Mountain where the future Incline railway was to be built. Timber clearing has begun. The photograph was made in April 1910. According to Raymond Barnes, in his "History of the City of Roanoke", C. Markley was given the contract for grading the road bed and to lay two sets of iron rails furnished by the Roanoke Iron Company.

   1990.69.292

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4. Col. Lewis' Grave Marker Dedicated - May 20 1967

   In May of 1967, a grave marker was dedicated for Col. Andrew Lewis Jr., a Revolutionary War soldier and Salem pioneer. The marker was unveiled for a large crowd, among which included representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution, as well as a color guard made up of members from the Air Force, Marine Corps, and the Army.

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5. Gen. Edward Watts and Col. Wm. Watts Founded Clan - August 5, 1961

   A newspaper article from the Roanoke World News, April 5, 1961, page 4, about Confederates of Roanoke, Virginia. The family of William Watts is featured as important and distinguished and tells of the accomplishments of the generations of the family. The article was written by Raymond P. Barnes.

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6. Gen. Edward Watts and Col. Wm. Watts Founded Clan - August 8, 1961

   Confedates of Roanoke, Brief biographies of Gen, Edward Watts, his son, Col. William Watts, and and William Watt's son, J. Allen Watts. The articles contains pictures of the men and details their careers, military service, and families including wives and children. Article by Raymond Barnes.

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7. General Edward Watts - A black and white photograph of a painted portrait of General Edward Watts, who was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, April 7, 1779, and died at "Oaklands", his home in Roanoke County, Virginia, on August 9, 1859. He was educated at Liberty Hall Academy (now Washington and Lee University). He later graduated from College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). Called to the bar, he entered upon a political career and for some years represented Campbell County in the House and Senate of Virginia. Watts married Elizabeth Breckinridge, daughter of James Breckinridge, on May 6, 1811.

   2007.32.218

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8. Grading for the Incline Railway - A photographic postcard of the area from the base of Mill Mountain where the future Incline Railway was to be built. This photograph was taken in April 1910, and the grading for the incline is underway. According to Raymond Barnes, in his "History of the City of Roanoke", C. Markley was given the contract for grading the road bed and to lay two sets of iron rails furnished by the Roanoke Iron Company.

   1990.69.293

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9. Historical Society of Western Virginia Newsletter - January 2007

   Historical Society of Western Virginia January 2007 newsletter. Newsletter includes highlights of the Museums and Historical Society activities, including the museum renovation, which will join research and technology in a new media center, a talk from Dr. Holt Merchant of Washington & Lee on General Robert E. Lee, a summary of the Society's 50th anniversary celebration, a talk during black history month by Dr. Peter Wallenstein, along with tw...

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10. Historical Society of Western Virginia Newsletter - November 2006

    Historical Society of Western Virginia November 2006 newsletter. Newsletter includes highlights of the Museums and Historical Society activities, including a lecture by Mary B. Kegley, Wythe County author and genealogist, about her novel "Free in Chains." A new copy of Raymond Barnes' "A History of the City of Roanoke" is due in December of 2006. The newsletter describes in detail the new exhibit on Hotel Roanoke including several photogra...

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11. Judge S.G. Williams Colorful Character

    An undated newspaper clipping written by Raymond Barnes titled "Judge S. G. Williams Colorful Character". It was a short biography of the Judge, as well as containing information on his family, his house, and the owners of his house after his death.

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12. Roanoke World News article of Highland School Second Graders in 1907

    1907 class picture of Second Graders at Park Street (Highland) School, including Robert Paine

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13. Site of Incline Railway - A photographic postcard of the area from the base of Mill Mountain where the future Incline Railway was to be built. The photograph was made in April 1910. According to Raymond Barnes, in his "History of the City of Roanoke", C. Markley was given the contract for grading the road bed and to lay two sets of iron rails furnished by the Roanoke Iron Company.

    1990.69.291

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