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1. 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.

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Account Statement made by Robert and R C Gwathemy to General Edward Watts on the sale of 62 barrels of flour.

   An account statement made by Robert and R C Gwathemy to General Edward Watts on the sale of 62 barrels of flour.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. 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.

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Big Lick News, Volume 1 No. 20 - 1877

   The Big Lick News, a newspaper from Big Lick, Roanoke County, published Saturday mornings. The newspaper contains several advertisements for businesses in Big Lick, as well as several small stories, advice, and notices.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Big Lick Old Time Fiddlers' Convention - July 2 and 3, 1915

   Big Lick Old Time Fiddlers' Convention, Roanoke, Virginia, July 2 and 3, 1915, Auspices Rotary Club of Roanoke

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6. Big Lick Weekly News - June 25th, 1881

   Big Lick Weekly News, volume 6, number 4 Major Headlines: -Two Great Bears -All for Wealth -Revised New Testament -The Outcast -Postoffice/Church directory

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. C. J. Richardson, Mail Carrier - Photograph of Charles J. Richardson who came to Big Lick to organize the community's first Salvation Army. In 1890, he became the city's first mail carrier. For 291 days per year for 43 years, he walked 11.1 miles to deliver the mail. By 1940, he owned three apartment houses on Elm Avenue S.W., the Hillcrest at 123 Elm, the Crestview at 125 Elm Avenue, and the Bon Vue at 127 Elm Avenue plus the Community Service Station at 124 Elm Avenue. While his family lived next door to the Bon Vue, he lived in apartment 21 in the Bon Vue. Sources: Betty Low, George Tice, the 1940 city directory

   1990.69.1017

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8. Coming of the Railroad - Sepia toned photograph of a Virginia Conservation Commission sign erected in 1947 marking the spot where John C. Moomaw and C.W. Thomas met to discuss the termination of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad at Big Lick and the start of Roanoke City. Taken most likely when the sign was erected in 1947.

   2019.16.3

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Commemorative Plate for the 75-year-jubilee of Roanoke, Virginia - Commemorative plate celebrating the 75-year jubilee of Roanoke, Virginia. 1957, American. The plate is white with black transfer prints. The middle of the plate has a picture of a steam locomotive on a track with people standing around it and mountains in the background. The following is printed in a circle around the image of the locomotive: "THE ROANOKE DIAMOND JUBILEE, 1882 1957, 75 Years of Progress." Along the outer rim of the plate are drawings featuring the following: "Street Scene 1882, Dogmouth Fountain, Early Street Scene, Hotel Roanoke, Mill Mountain and Star, First Theatre and Court House, First Street Car, First N & W Office Building, General Offices of Norfolk & Western, City Market, The Court House 1957, Vigilant Fire Station, and Big Lick's First Hotel."

   1988.134.01

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10. Ellis Club looking towards Ponce de Leon/ Big Lick in 1874 - The photo shows a large, dark field interrupted by a fence with houses and other buildings in the distance and a tree standing next to a barn. The back of the photo says that "picture taken from rear of Ellis Club looking toward Ponce De Leon (Trout House) 1874" and "Big Lick in 1874".

    1964.11.82.2

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11. Elmwood of Roanoke - Six copies (a-f) of Elmwood of Roanoke: A short history of Elmwood; the Tinsley Family who owned and lived at Elmwood before, during, and after the War Between the States; and a description of some of the customs of that period. Written by Sydney Taylor Alexander, Granddaughter of Benjamin T. Tinsley, who owned Elmwood. Book covers a variety of topics, and serves mainly as a genealogy tool, as well as a history of Elmwood and Elmwood Park

    2015.15

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12. Envelope

    Envelope addressed to Col. William Watts in Big Lick, Roanoke City. In the upper left hand corner of the envelope is an embossed 'R & CO.' in elaborate gothic lettering, 'Tailors' embossed in all caps underneath. Stationery is from Anderson & Son at 148 Baltimore St, Baltimore.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Envelope

    Envelope addressed to Mr. J. Allen Watts, University of Virginia. Postmarked from Big Lick on February 2, no year. In the upper right is a green three cent stamp of George Washington.

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14. Envelope

    Envelope addressed to Mr. J. Allen Watts, University of Virginia. Postmarked from Big Lick on March, no year. In the upper right is a green three cent stamp of George Washington.

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15. Envelope

    Envelope addressed to Mr. J. Allen Watts, University of Virginia. Postmarked from Big Lick on April 9, no year. In the upper right is a green three cent stamp (turned sideways) of George Washington.

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16. 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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17. Letter - August 19, 1844

    Letter headed "Oak Lands August 19th 44, Monday evening" from Mary Peachy (Peach) Gilmer to her mother, Mary Gilmer, at Leigh, Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Virginia, telling of inability to write an interesting letter as the reason for her slow response to her mothers previous letter, promises a lot of different information in this letter, about her new music for "the little Elsler dance" all the way from Washington, about visits with vario...

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18. Letter - August 28, 1844

    Letter headed "Oak Lands August 28 [1844]" from Alice Watts to her cousin, Mary Anne Breckinridge at Catawba, near Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia tells of missing Mary, family visitors (first names only), is expecting a letter soon and says "I am extremely anxious to hear what that person said about me", mentions several family friends they have visited recently and closes with the fact she is expecting to be examined for confirmation this...

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19. Letter - February 19, 1845

    Letter headed "Wednesday" (without date, but the date derived from postmark) from Emma Breckinridge to her daughter, Mary Ann Breckinridge, at Oaklands, Big Lick, Roanoke, telling of the condition of Lucy Gilmer, who is the sister of Mary Peach Gilmer studying with Mary Breckinridge at Oaklands, enquiring about the girls music teacher Mr. Bozzorata if he will come to Grove Hill next year to continue the girls music lessons, on Cary Breckinridge's...

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20. Letter - February 21, 1845

    Letter headed "Oak Lands February 21st 1845, Friday evening" from M. P. (Mary Peachy) Gilmer to her sister, Emma Breckinridge, at Grove Hill, Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia responding to her mother's letter dated February 18, 1845 (see Object ID 1969.51.379), telling of an ear illness of Mrs. Watts, and that Mr. Bozzaotra probably will not be staying around next year to teach music, thanking her mother for the gifts she is receiving, and ...

    Record Type: Archive