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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. 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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3. Letter - July 18, 1844 (Year is determined by context)

   An undated letter headed "Wednesday evening" from Ann Watts Holcombe at Oaklands to her friend Lucy Gilmer, who is staying with her sister, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge at Fincastle, Botetourt tells of her inability to visit because of company they have, but hopes to see Lucy at church or will try to come to Fincastle next week.

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4. Roanoke, Virginia: A City of Enterprise, Energy and Progress - 1922

   A history of Roanoke including various photographs and drawings of Roanoke City and the surrounding area, published in 1922 for the Roanoke Booster Club.

   Record Type: Archive