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1. A Story of Unselfishness & Accompanying Letter - February 16, 1925

   A - Letter to Miss Mildred Elder, superintendent at Roanoke Hospital from Holcombe Parkes, editor of the Norfolk and Western Magazine, published by the Norfolk & Western Railway Company. The letter discusses a story and photograph concerning the Roanoke Hospital to be used in the March 1925 issue of the N&W magazine. B - Four pages of a story alluded to in the above letter. Story is titled 'A Story of Unselfishness: Aitchpe [sic] Gets an Opp...

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2. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of interior bedroom of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. A small four poster bed sits across from a small dressing table, a fireplace and mantle on the opposite wall from the camera.

   2019.21.8.12

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3. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of interior bedroom of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. A small four poster bed sits across from a small dressing table, a fireplace and mantle on the opposite wall from the camera. On the reverse, someone has written in blue ink: Rebecca Flickwir Wood - was born in this bed Feb/13/1850

   2019.21.7.30

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4. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of interior bedroom of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. A whitework quilt with floral embroidery at the center sits at one end of the room. Across from it is a large dressing table and mirror.

   2019.21.8.11

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5. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of interior bedroom of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. A whitework quilt with floral embroidery at the center sits at one end of the room. Across from it is a large dressing table and mirror.

   2019.21.7.29

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6. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of the interior of a bedroom. The end of a bed with chunky hexagonal posts is seen at the right, and faces a large mantle with a small grated fireplace. Two windows with the paisley window treatments are placed at the right wall, a dresser with a large mirror between the windows. Two balloon back parlor chairs are placed in front of each window. Carpet has a large blocked design of flowers and other patterns. Most likely interior of the building pictured in 2019.21.7.01. This is the Philadelphia home of David Flickwir, in which he lived before moving to Roanoke in 1881.

   2019.21.7.09

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7. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of the interior of a bedroom. The end of a sleigh bed is seen at the right, and faces a large mantle with a small grated fireplace. Two windows with the paisley window treatments are placed at the right wall, a dresser with a large mirror between the windows. A small bamboo style windsor chair sits in front of the grant of the fireplace, facing the dresser. A small candlestand is also placed near the door. Image is the same as 2019.21.7.08, with a different arrangement of chairs near the mantle. Most likely interior of the building pictured in 2019.21.7.01. This is the Philadelphia home of David Flickwir, in which he lived before moving to Roanoke in 1881.

   2019.21.7.12

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8. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of the interior of a bedroom. The end of a sleigh bed is seen at the right, and faces a large mantle with a small grated fireplace. Two windows with the paisley window treatments are placed at the right wall, a dresser with a large mirror between the windows. Most likely interior of the building pictured in 2019.21.7.01. This is the Philadelphia home of David Flickwir, in which he lived before moving to Roanoke in 1881.

   2019.21.7.08

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9. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of the interior of a small bedroom. The end of a bed is seen at the right. A small mantle is across from the bed, with an actual opening instead of a grate. Brass andirons sit in front of a stack of logs in the interior of the fireplace. Most likely only for show, as the back of the fireplace is still a pristine white. Wash basin is placed on a marble table top at right, in front of a small window. A Windsor style chair has been placed in front of a closed door. Most likely interior of the building pictured in 2019.21.7.01. This is the Philadelphia home of David Flickwir, in which he lived before moving to Roanoke in 1881.

   2019.21.7.11

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10. Bedroom - Black & white photograph of the interior of a small bedroom. The end of a sleigh bed is seen at the right, and faces a large mantle with a small grated fireplace. Two chairs sit at either side of the grate, between the grate and the left and right edges of the mantle. A large wardrobe occupies the majority of the right wall. A small dressing table with two ornate frmes with photographs of an older man and woman sit atop the dressing table. Small doorway leads into either another bedroom or sitting room at the left edge of the far wall, beside the mantle. Most likely interior of the building pictured in 2019.21.7.01. This is the Philadelphia home of David Flickwir, in which he lived before moving to Roanoke in 1881.

    2019.21.7.10

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11. Bookkeeper's Inheritance is Now $579,092 - c. 1938

    Clipping from a newspaper concerning the inheritance and estate of Mrs. Rebecca W. Wood. Joseph F. Wood, of 4035 Walnut St. was the sole heir of the $168,840 estate. After inventory, it was determined the total in assets was valued $410,189 above the original value. Rebecca Wood was the sister of David Flickwir

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12. Brick building - Black & white photograph of a brick building with a central walk through with an arched entryway. Windows on the right section of the building (including the gutter trim) are white, while the shutters and trim on the left are a darker color. Remnants of snow is seen on the roof, and on the sidewalk in front of the building. This is the Philadelphia home of David Flickwir, in which he lived before moving to Roanoke in 1881.

    2019.21.7.01

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13. Cocke-Spur view 9 from scrapbook - May 4, 1914

    Two photographs of the eastern lawn at "Cocke-Spur", the Orchard Hill residence of Mr. Lucian Hayward Cocke and Sarah (Johnson) Hagan Cocke, his wife, during the May 4, 1914 reception for Vice President and Mrs.Thomas R. Marshall. According to the May 5, 1914 issue of the "Roanoke Times", the following people assisted the Cockes in "dispensing this charming hospitality": Mr. Thompson West Goodwin and his wife Martha Goodwin, Dr. Hugh Henry Trout ...

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14. David Flickwir - Black & white portrait of David Flickwir sitting in an armchair, gazing toward the viewer. He holds a book in his hands.

    2019.21.7.31

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15. David Flickwir voted to N&W Board of Directors - March 1916

    Four clippings attached to a white watermarked piece of paper concerning the Norfolk & Western Railroad board of directors and the acceptance of David Flickwir on to the board. A small second clipping discusses Mr. Flickwir's association with the viaduct on the Lackawanna line between Buffalo and New York near Nicholson, Pennsylvania. In this article Flickwir is the vice president and director of the First National Bank. The final clippi...

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16. Dining Room - Black & white photograph of the interior of a small dining room. Center of the room is occupied by a large caddy cornerd clawfoot table. A large sideboard is placed against the wall, flanked by a small dining chair and a corner cabinet. A large mirror with a decorative shelf sits on the back wall behind the table, above dark wainscotting, which runs along the entirety of the room. Most likely interior of the building pictured in 2019.21.7.01. This is the Philadelphia home of David Flickwir, in which he lived before moving to Roanoke in 1881.

    2019.21.7.07

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17. Dining Room - Black & white photograph of the interior of the dining room of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. Dark detaling covers the majority of the walls, the rest covered in damask style wallpaper. A dark sideboard is placed up agains the wall, next to a wide window. A claw foot table with a crochet lace table cloth sits in the center of the room, one chair pulled up to the table, a tea service in front of the seat. A wide doorway is covered with two panels of white curtains. On the reverse, someone has written in blue ink: Another view of dining room taken from just inside the butler's pantry door and looking toward the cross hall entrance.

    2019.21.7.22

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18. Dining Room - Black & white photograph of the interior of the dining room of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. Dark detaling covers the majority of the walls, the rest covered in damask style wallpaper. A dark sideboard is placed up agains the wall, next to a wide window. A claw foot table with a crochet lace table cloth sits in the center of the room, one chair pulled up to the table, a tea service in front of the seat. A wide doorway is covered with two panels of white curtains. On the reverse, someone has written in blue ink: Another view of dining room taken from just inside the butler's pantry door and looking toward the cross hall entrance.

    2019.21.8.06

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Dining Room - Black & white photograph of the interior of the dining room of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. Dark detaling covers the majority of the walls, the rest covered in damask style wallpaper. A dark sideboard is placed up agains the wall, next to a wide window. A claw foot table with a crochet lace table cloth sits in the center of the room, one chair pulled up to the table, a tea service in front of the seat. Behind the chair is a dark mantle, with subway tile leading up to a metal grade fireplace.

    2019.21.8.07

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Dining Room - Black & white photograph of the interior of the dining room of Fralin House at 903 S. Jefferson St. Dark detaling covers the majority of the walls, the rest covered in damask style wallpaper. A dark sideboard is placed up agains the wall, next to a wide window. A claw foot table with a crochet lace table cloth sits in the center of the room, one chair pulled up to the table, a tea service in front of the seat. Behind the chair is a dark mantle, with subway tile leading up to a metal grade fireplace. On the reverse, someone has written in blue ink: Dining Room 903 So Jefferson St

    2019.21.7.23

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