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1. Brochure for Linwood Holton - 1978

   Brochure for the election of Linwood Holton for US Senate in 1978. The brochure describes his role as governor of Virginia during the Holton Years, his role with the Republican party, and his stances for the party platform on the following subjects: The Panama Canal; the energy shortage; defense; labor; national health programs; taxes, spending and the economy; gun control; HEW; and HEW Desegregation plans.

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2. Charter for the Roanoke Virginia Council of the Navy League of the United States - September 22, 1966

   Certificate of charter from the Navy League of the United States to the Roanoke Virginia Council. Navy League seal at the top quarter of the certificate, underneath an elaborate script of 'Navy League of the United States.' Charter members and a gold seal occupy the end of the page. Charter is signed by Morgan T. Surh Jr. and Evelyn M. Collins. Charter is in a black wooden frame with a gold incised rectangle in the frame.

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3. Historical Society of Western Virginia Newsletter - May 2008

   Historical Society of Western Virginia May 2008 newsletter. Newsletter includes highlights of the Museums and Historical Society activities, including the Kegley lecture speakers, Dr. Anita Puckett on Appalachian culture, and Governor Linwood Holton on his memoirs. Additionally, the newsletter mentions the reception for Night for Notable Women, a memo from the director Tom Ledford, honoring of Carol Tuckwiller, sale of the book Blue Ridge Chr...

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4. Jack Fishwick, Linwood Holton, and Caldwell Butler - Photograph of three men identified as Jack Fishwick, Linwood Holton, and Caldwell Butler, each wearing a tuxedo and holding drinks and food. Jack Fishwick was president of the Norfolk & Western Railroad from 1970 to 1981 and a chief architect of the merger that created Norfolk Southern. He retired from NW in 1989. Linwood Holton was a politician and attorney in Roanoke, serving as the 61st governor of Virginia from 1970-1974. Caldwell Butler was a lawyer and politican. He acted as a member of the US House of Representatives from 1972-1983.

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5. Roanoke Times, 1973 - 1973

   Two sections of the Roanoke Times, Vol 174, No. 176, from December 23, 1973, highlighting Linwood Holton's years in Richmond as governor.

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