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1. Account of Riot - September 20, 1893

   An eight-page eye witness account, threat letter, summons, and notice of committee appointment relating to the riot and lynching of 1893 in Roanoke, Virginia.

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2. Bank Journal of 1879 Found - 1940

   Newspaper clipping from the Roanoke World News highlighting the the discovery of an 1879 bank journal from the Bank of Virginia, Big Lick. Kent Sink found the 756 page journal in the basement of the Mick or Mack warehouse on Second St and Norfolk Ave while doing some carpentry work. The Bank of Virginia, Big Lick, dissolved prior to 1882, when the First National Bank of Roanoke opened, but between 1879 and its dissolution, the bank dealt with...

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3. 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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4. Deed for the Big Lick Cemetery - April 2, 1877

   A deed transferring land from Peyton L. Terry and his wife, M. S. Terry, to the Corporation of Big Lick for use as the city cemetery. The deed includes the names of the participants involved as well as the amount paid to the Terrys for the land. It is signed by the Terrys.

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5. First National Exchange Bank; the First 100 Years - 1982

   "First National Exchange Bank -- The First 100 Years", by Dr. William J. Evitts; a history celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the charter for First National Exchange Bank on June 24, 1882. The paper highlights the growth of the bank through the years; includes historic photographs, and a list of the bank Presidents from 1882 through 1982.

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6. Henry S. Trout - A black and white photograph of Henry S. Trout, the mayor of Roanoke from July 1, 1892 to June 30, 1894. When First National Bank of Roanoke was organized 1882, Mr. Trout was called upon to take charge of this financial institution as its president, which position he held for nearly thirty years. He also served as President of the Roanoke Gas and Water Company for a number of years. Politically he was a Democrat and served eight years in the Virginia Legislature. He was a member of the House of Delegates from 1877 to 1881 and represented the district of the county and city of Roanoke and counties of Montgomery and Craig from 1882 to 1886 in the State Senate. He served one term as mayor of Roanoke, being elected to that office in 1892.

   1990.69.310

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7. History of Roanoke County, Roanoke City, and the Norfolk & Western Railway Company - 1912

   Maroon canvas book with debossed name of title in upper left in black ink. This is a combination of two books: The History of Roanoke County by George S. Jack, and the History of Roanoke City and the Norfolk & Western Railway by E.B. Jacobs. Printed by Stone Printing in Roanoke. Book goes in detail for each of Roanoke County, City, Salem, Bent Mountain, and Vinton, including the chief industrial activities, schools, important people and fo...

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8. Letter from James M.D. Thrasher to his aunt - November 26, 1861

   Letter from James M. D. Thrasher to his aunt (Mrs. Bandy?) from Camp Withers near Centerville. A soldier in the 28th Virginia Regiment, Mr. Thrasher wrote concerning his Uncle Billy's well-being; the movement of the enemy forces; the suffering in camp due to the cold weather; raids the regiment scouts performed; the high prices of goods -- shoes, 5 to 8 dollars a pair, boots, 8 to 15 dollars, cotton cloth, 20 to 30 cents a yard, mollasses, $ 1.50...

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9. Map of City Cemetery - 1999

   Updated blueprint/map of City Cemetery with added dates of plots purchased from 1899-1999. City Cemetery is located off Tazwell Ave Plots include the following Roanokers: H.S. Trout Mary Terry J.R. Fishburne Lizzie Wilson B.T. Tinsley

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10. Roanoke 1998: The Birth of a City - 1998

    A 1998 calendar of black and white photographs of the city of Roanoke published by the Roanoke Valley Historical Society & Museum.

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