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2. A Brief History of the First Presbyterian Church - May 28 1976

   Program relaying a brief history of the First Presbyterian Church, issued on the 125th anniversary of the church. The brochure was prepared by M. Carl Andrews for the Church Anniversary's Bicentennial Committee in 1976.

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3. Alleghany Institute Baseball Team - Black and white photograph of the Alleghany Institute baseball team for the year1898. Handwritten notes on the reverse of the photograph identify the player seated on the floor as Walter Engleby, outfielder. In the second row the player on the left is identified as one of the Handy brothers "who owned school - taught school and played on the football and baseball teams". In the back row the player on the left holding the baseball is unidentified. The next two players are identified in order as Corbin Glass and Bill Peck. The next player is identified as Earnest Simpson with a question mark. According to Raymond Barnes' "A History of the City of Roanoke", Alleghany Institute opened in September,1886, and by 1898 was located in the former home of Erasmus H. Stewart on Jefferson Street where the barn and carriage house were converted into classrooms. In the mid 1890s A. Kingman Handy and S. Spieden Handy were involved in the operation of the school according to the City Directory of the City of Roanoke

   1964.16.4

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4. Casper Distillery corn whiskey bottle. - Corn whiskey bottle of clear fluted glass with a cork stopper. Etched on the bottle are the words: "VERY OLD CORN, CASPER, ROANOKE, VA., LOWEST PRICED WHISKEY HOUSE, WRITE FOR PRIVATE TERMS". According to "A History of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, the Casper Distillery was erected in 1906 when J. L. Casper purchased some of the old stockyard property on a hill later known as Casper's Hill. Mr. Casper and Associates constructed the Casper Distillery on the site of the former Stockyard Hotel on the north side of Route 460 just east of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad. A big pipe passed over Old Hollins Road to carry slop from the distillery to feed cattle. The pure corn whiskey that was manufactured sold for $1.00 per quart, guaranteed five years old. If one cut an advertisement from the newspaper, an extra quart was given free with each purchase. The sweet mash whiskey sold for $.75 per quart and the distillery did a good business, particularly in West Virginia.

   1962.09.01

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5. Casper Distillery corn whiskey bottle. - Corn whiskey bottle of clear fluted glass with a cork stopper. Etched on the bottle are the words: "VERY OLD CORN, CASPER, ROANOKE, VA., LOWEST PRICED WHISKEY HOUSE, WRITE FOR PRIVATE TERMS". According to "A History of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, the Casper Distillery was erected in 1906 when J. L. Casper purchased some of the old stockyard property on a hill later known as Casper's Hill. Mr. Casper and Associates constructed the Casper Distillery on the site of the former Stockyard Hotel on the north side of Route 460 just east of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad. A big pipe passed over Old Hollins Road to carry slop from the distillery to feed cattle. The pure corn whiskey that was manufactured sold for $1.00 per quart, guaranteed five years old. If one cut an advertisement from the newspaper, an extra quart was given free with each purchase. The sweet mash whiskey sold for $.75 per quart and the distillery did a good business, particularly in West Virginia.

   1964.62.01

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6. Dinner plate for Virginia College. - One thick white plate. Around the outside rim of the plate is a thick outer green band and a thin inner green band. The inside edge of the rim has another green band. Between the two thin bands, at the top of the plate is a green monogram. The plate has green block lettering "V.C." for Virginia College. The plate was used in the dining room for student meals. Regarding Virginia College, see Accession no. 1964.41.02.

   1964.41.04

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7. Dr. J.N. Lewis, Brilliant Surgeon, Died in One of City's First Auto Wrecks - n.d.

   Newspaper clipping from the 'Echoes of Roanoke' section of a Roanoke newspaper. The clipping discusses in detail the life and death of J.N. Lewis, co-founder of Lewis-Gale Hospital with S.S. Gale.

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8. First Presbyterian marks 125th year - n.d., but c. 1976

   Newspaper clipping that was stashed inside 2010.40.0516- 'First Presbyterian marks 125th year.' The newspaper article discusses the upcoming plans of the Anniversary-Bicentenial Committee to celebrate the 125th anniversary, which will kick off with a reception on the lawn. Features for the anniversary will include a museum of First Church historical items and a picture gallery of its ministers and organization staff. The article also conta...

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9. 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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10. Glass paperweight with black and white photo. - Glass paperweight with fluted sides. Black and white photo of "INCLINE" Railway at Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia. The photo shows Mill Mountain with the railway ascending to the top. A horse drawn carriage and automobile are depicted in front of arch indicating "INCLINE". The words "MILL MOUNTAIN INCLINE ROANOKE, VA" are shown at the bottom of the paperwieght. According to "A History Of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, Christopher Markley was given the contract for grading the road bed and to lay two sets of iron rails furnished by the Roanoke Iron Company. Two cars were manufactured by the J.G. Brill Company of Philadelphia. Rails were laid, the big electric motors installed atop the mountain and the two cars were in position by 6 July 1910. The scenic railway opened 14 August 1910 to accomodate 1,500 passengers the first day. A trip up or down the mountainside could be made in four minutes at a round trip fare of 25 cents. (A coach back in the 1890's required three hours for the trip). On the mountain, Rockledge Inn was reburnished to offer comfortable rooms and excellent cuisine. Near where the big star is located a new timber built observatory was erected with a powerful searchlight on the platform.

    1964.66.03

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11. Mark Evans and Son Daniel Owned Extensive Lands and Gave Mill Mt. Its Name; McClanahans Took Over in 1782 - January 27 1962

    Newspaper clipping-'Mark Evans and Son Daniel Owned Extensive Lands and Gave Mill Mt. Its Name; McClanahans Took Over in 1782.' Short article, complete with photographs, discussing the history of Roanoke City through some of its earliest pioneers- Mark Evans, his son Daniel, William McClanahan, and his son Elijah.

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12. McClanahan Genealogy - February 19 1969

    Letter from Mrs. Frank E. Day to Mr. George Ellis concerning early records of the McClanahan family. Mr. R.P. Barnes referred Mrs. Day to Mr. Ellis, as he thought Mr. Ellis had a copy of the McClanahan Genealogy. James McClanahan was the writer's great great great grandfather. He left Virginia in 1797 to move to Kentucky, where he lived until his death in 1834.

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13. Melrose Athletic Club Baseball Team - Photograph of the Melrose Athletic Club baseball team. The typewritten caption on the reverse of the image reads as follows: "Melrose's baseball team of 1905 is pictured with coach, score keeper and what appears to be their mascot (standing before player second from left)". Handwritten notes at the bottom margin of the photograph are illegible. A similar photograph entered into the museum's collection as Object ID # 1983.42.38 describes this as the 1901-1902 team. The photograph was probably taken at the front door of one of the Roanoke Cycle Co. shops which were located at 103 Campbell Avenue S.W. and 107 First Street S.W. in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. According to Raymond Barnes' "A History of the City of Roanoke" each ward was represented by a baseball team.

    1965.2.1

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14. Old Dominion Baseball Team - Black and white photograph of the Old Dominion Baseball Team. The typewritten caption below the image reads as follows: "Old Dominion Ball Team Roanoke City League". Handwritten notes on the reverse of the photograph identify the third person from the left in the back row as Lucian Cocke, fourth from the left as the team manager, John Trout, and the boy on the far right in the cap as Ahern or O'Hern. In the middle row, the player on the left is identified as Jim Bear and the player next to him as Crowley. The player on the right in the front row is identified as "Cub" Bear and the words Cub Bear are added to his left arm in the image. The player in the center of the front row is identified as Lemon with a question mark. The name "Ott Willis" has been written on the image next to the head of a player in the back row. According to Raymond Barnes' "A History of the City of Roanoke" each ward had a baseball team with the southwest section represented by The Old Dominion with players Charles and James Bear, and Lucian and C.F. Cocke.

    1964.16.1

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15. "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" bag. - "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" manufactured by R. H. Fishburne Tobacco Company, Roanoke, Virginia. According to "The History of the City of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, the tobacco factory was purchased from Isham M. Ferguson by Tipton T. Fishburne and his two brothers, Reuben H. and Robert Fishburne. According to "The History of Roanoke County The History of Roanoke City and History of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company" by George S. Jack and E. B. Jacobs, the Fishburne brothers purchased the tobacco company in 1873 and acquired additional holdings in the tobacco business in 1879 which went under the name of Fishburne Brothers and Company. (See page 168). The Fishburne brothers continued the business for an additional 16 years manufacturing only high grade smoking tobacco until the year 1905 when R. H. Fishburne retired from active business life. (See page 174).

    1964.26.1a

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16. "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" bag. - "Peacock Smoking Tobacco" manufactured by R. H. Fishburne Tobacco Company, Roanoke, Virginia. According to "The History of the City of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, the tobacco factory was purchased from Isham M. Ferguson by Tipton T. Fishburne and his two brothers, Reuben H. and Robert Fishburne. According to "The History of Roanoke County The History of Roanoke City and History of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company" by George S. Jack and E. B. Jacobs, the Fishburne brothers purchased the tobacco company in 1873 and acquired additional holdings in the tobacco business in 1879 which went under the name of Fishburne Brothers and Company. (See page 168). The Fishburne brothers continued the business for an additional 16 years manufacturing only high grade smoking tobacco until the year 1905 when R. H. Fishburne retired from active business life. (See page 174). This item is related to a similar item with number 1964.26.1A.

    1964.26.1B

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17. Seven thick white china plates with green trim. - Seven thick white china plates. Around the outside rim of each plate is a thick outer green band and a thin inner green band. The inside edge of the rim has another thin green band. Between the two thin bands, at the top of each plate, is a green monogram. On three of the plates, the monogram is a stylized insignia composed of the letters V and C interwined. The letter V is decorated with fleur-de-lis and the letter C is decorated with bellflowers. The design appears to be a variation on the college seal. The other four plates have green block lettering "V. C." for Virginia College. The plates were used in the dining room for student meals. According to "The Virginia Realtor" dated September 1926, the college was founded in 1893 by Dr. William Anderson Harris, a distinguished scholar and educator. After his death in 1896, the management of the college was assumed by his daughters, Mattie P. Harris and Gertrude Harris Boatwright. The institution was a junior woman's college that offered electives in Domestic Science, Art, Music, Commercial Training, Journalism, Library Methods, and Expression. Virginia College had among its alumnae distinguished women who filled positions of great responsibilty, several of whom were presidents of large schools and universities. According to "A History of the City of Roanoke" by Raymond P. Barnes, Virginia College closed in 1930 after the land was purchased by Col. Otey Crawford Hulvey for the establishment of Harris Military Academy.

    1964.41.02

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