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1. Acorn to Oak--Watch Roanoke (Slogan from newspaper) - circa 1914

   One newspaper clipping outlining a stamp that was used to advertise Roanoke, Virginia's jump from Big Lick to Roanoke. The stamp carries the slogan "Acorn to Oak--Watch Roanoke." Ben Moomaw, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, thinks the slogan was adopted about 1911 or 1913.

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2. Anniversary Dinner Program - May 7, 1949

   Souvenier Booklet from the Anniversary Dinner In Recognition of Sixty Years of Service Junius Blair Fishburn, The First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke, May 7, 1949. The booklet lists the accomplishments of Junius Blair Fishburn during his career, the dinner menu, the guests in attendance and a photograph of Mr. Fishburn.

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3. Blair J. Fishburn - A black and white photograph of Blair J. Fishburn, the mayor of Roanoke from September 1, 1922 to August 31, 1926.

   1975.8.26

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4. Cottage on Mason Creek - Snow scene on Mason Creek in the vicinity of B. J. Fishburn's cottage. Mason Creek runs from the Bradshaw area in Roanoke County, Virginia through Hanging Rock and then parallel to Kessler's Mill Road into the City of Salem where it empties into the Roanoke River. Although the exact location of this cottage is unknown, recreational cottages like the one pictured were constructed in the Bradshaw, Masons Cove, and Bennett Springs area during the early decades of the twentieth century.

   1998.24.574

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5. Golf Foursome at Roanoke Country Club - A black and white photograph of a golf foursome at Roanoke Country Club. The golfers are identified from left to right as follows: J. A. Reid, W. W. Coxe, B. J. Fishburn, and Dexter Hobbie. The golfers are standing at a tee box near the clubhouse with the course and the mountains in the background.

   1964.11.02

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6. Mason Creek - Snow scene on Mason Creek in the vicinity of B. J. Fishburn's cottage. Mason Creek runs from the Bradshaw area in Roanoke County, Virginia through Hanging Rock and then parallel to Kessler's Mill Road into the City of Salem where it empties into the Roanoke River. Blair Joshua Fishburn, also known as B.J. Fishburn, was born on June 25,1876 and died on June 13, 1962. In 1935 this Roanoke civic and business leader donated twenty seven acres to the City of Roanoke for what is now known as Fishburn Park.

   1998.24.575

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7. Roanoke Parade Review Stand - Review stand with local dignitaries in Roanoke, Virginia. #1 McQuilken, #2 Hunter, #3 Blair Fishburne, #4 Sydney F. Small, #5 Walter Wood

   1975.12.2

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8. Snow Scene on Mason's Creek - Snow scene on Mason's Creek near the vicinity of B. J. Fishburn's cottage. The reverse side mentions that copies can be obtained from the N&W Railway magazine.

   1998.24.021

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9. The First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke Annual Report - 1955

   Paperback book with a two-toned gray and yellow cover for the 73rd Annual Report for the First National Exchange Bank, dated 1954. Annual report includes loan trends, investment trends, Deposit trends, capital funds, income and expenses, trusts, comparative balance and income sheets, and statistical trends. The first article of the report discusses the modernization and growth of the bank - 'Building a Bank to Build Roanoke.' First National ...

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10. The First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke Annual Report - 1957

    Paperback book with a textured orange cover for the 76th Annual Report for the First National Exchange Bank, dated 1957. Annual report includes loan trends, investment trends, Deposit trends, capital funds, income and expenses, trusts, comparative balance and income sheets, and statistical trends. In 1957, First National Exchange Bank operated three branches along with their main location at 201 Jefferson St, S.W. These branches were locat...

    Record Type: Archive