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1. A Boarding-House in Philadelphia - 2007

   An historical account of an upscale boarding-house in Philadelphia owned and operated by Mary House, widow of Samuel House, during and after the American Revolution.

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2. A Sentimental Journey - May 20, 1990

   Article in the Lifestyle section of the Syracuse Herald American about O. Winston Link and his passion for trains and his project to photograph steam locomotives. The article was published prior to Link's visit to Utica, New York to attend a dinner of the National Railway Historical Society. O. Winston Link talks with Amy Kanter about photographing the final days of Norfolk & Western's steam engines. The article contains a photograph of Mr. Link ...

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3. A Sentimental Journey - May 20, 1990

   Article in the Lifestyle section of the Syracuse Herald American about O. Winston Link and his passion for trains and his project to photograph steam locomotives. The article was published prior to Link's visit to Utica, New York to attend a dinner of the National Railway Historical Society. O. Winston Link talks with Amy Kanter about photographing the final days of Norfolk & Western's steam engines. The article contains a photograph of Mr. Link ...

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4. 'Big Shot McEnroe' Meets Link, Mean Old Man of Photography - March 24, 1997

   Article in the Art Diary column of The Observatory section of The New York Observer about the exhibition of O. Winston Link photographs at the art gallery of former tennis bad-boy, John McEnroe. The article contains a quote about McEnroe by Mr. Link: "I understand he is the most hated man in New York. Well, I'm the most hated man on my lake."

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5. 'Big Shot McEnroe' Meets Link, Mean Old Man of Photography - March 24, 1997

   Article in the Art Diary column of The Observatory section of The New York Observer about the exhibition of O. Winston Link photographs at the art gallery of former tennis bad-boy, John McEnroe. The article contains a quote about McEnroe by Mr. Link: "I understand he is the most hated man in New York. Well, I'm the most hated man on my lake."

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6. Fredericksburg to the Valley of Virginia. - November 1893

   George S. Bernard spoke to the R. E. Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans, in Richmond on November 3, 1893, about his experiences during the Gettysburg Campaign. His talk was published in the newspaper. Bernard used his wartime diary and notebooks as source material for the talk. After the Battle of Chancellorsville, Mahone's Brigade made camp at Salem Church, and then marched to Fredericksburg to relieve Barksdale's brigade. After a week, the reg...

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7. Letter - March 17, 1767

   A letter from Thomas Lewis, dated March 17, 1767, recipient unknown, but evidently in the Virginia General Assembly, opposing division of Augusta County on grounds that the proposed new county would be too immense, its inhabitants too few, and too poor to provide necessary services (such as protection from the Indians), etc. Refers to his own plan for the boundaries of the new county if its formation cannot be prevented or delayed.

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8. Letter from George N. Bliss to George S. Bernard pasted onto page [566] intended for book. - January 28, 1895 (letter) , 1895-1912 (page for book)

   George S. Bernard, a lawyer from Petersburg, Virginia, who had served in the Civil War, collected reminiscences of veterans after the war. Some were published in the book "War Talks of Confederate Veterans." Other material was collected for a planned second volume that was not published at the time. However, some of the material intended for Volume Two was published in newspaper articles and used for speeches. The extant document appears to be i...

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9. Map of Botetourt County Primary and Secondary Highway Systems - January 1, 1965

   An 18" x 23" Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Highways map depicting the primary and secondary highway systems in Botetourt County, Virginia. The map, dated January 1, 1965, is priced at 10 cents. The front has an illustration of the seal of the Commonwealth, and lists "District Engineer, Salem, Virginia" and "Resident Engineer, Salem, Virginia". The map shows the location of Botetourt County to the rest of the counties in the Commonwealth...

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10. My Recollections - circa 1875

    Typescript titled "My Recollections", by Mrs. Jane C. Boyd, of her memories of the Civil War from her home, "Oak Hill", near the town of Buchanan. Her husband was William W. Boyd, who was a member of the convention which decided the question of Virginia's secession from the Union. This was reprinted in the Roanoke Historical Society Journal, Winter 1964-65.

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11. Nearing Smart View Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway - A black and white photograph at Smart View on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia near Milepost 154.5. There is a 500 acre recreational area at this location with picnic facilities and hiking trails. Parkway construction began in the 1930's and was generally completed by the mid 1960's. This is one of several photographs taken on a Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce tour in 1956. "Nearing Smart View Park, Virginia" is handwritten in the margin beneath the Image.

    1998.24.565

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12. Of the Rails - April 25, 2004

    Article in the Baltimore Sun shortly after the opening of the O. Winston Link Museum discusses Roanoke and its railroad history, Mr. Link's project to photograph steam locomotives, and the artistry and technical procession of Mr. Link's photographs.

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13. "One-Man Booster Movement Publicizes City With Stamps" - 1964

    One newspaper clipping from a Roanoke newspaper titled "One-Man Booster Movement Publicizes City With Stamps." The article outlines the efforts by George V. Kromer to advertise Roanoke as an All-America City by having stamps printed for free distribution. The stamps show Mill Mountain with the city of Roanoke at its feet. Also located on the stamps are an outline of the state of Virginia with a star marking the location of Roanoke, the slogan "T...

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14. Roanoke and its surroundings - 1887

    It is a booklet that describes the roanoke area and its surroundings. Describes the enviornment and buildings. Lists the presidents, vice presidents, and lower government officials after the title page. Published by the Bell painting and Manufacturing Company.

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15. Speech: Roanoke's Colonial Background - n.d.

    Speech written by Lyl Palmer and delivered to a committee of Dames. The speech tells the early colonial history of Roanoke, and those individuals who traveled and settled the area.

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16. Sweet Annie Hollow from the Blue Ridge Parkway - A black and white photograph of Sweet Annie Hollow on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd County, Virginia, near Milepost 138.5. The 470 mile parkway follows the Blue Ridge Mountains and at this location is at the mountain crest. Parkway construction began in the 1930's and was generally completed by the mid 1960's. This is one of several photographs taken on a Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce tour in 1956. "Sweet Annie Hollow, Virginia" is handwritten in the margin beneath the Image.

    1998.24.563

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17. The Blue Ridge Parkway south of Roanoke, Virginia - A black and white photograph of the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Roanoke, Virginia. Parkway construction began in the 1930's and was generally completed by the mid 1960's. This is one of several photographs taken on a Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce tour in 1956. "High Road to the Wilderness, south of Roanoke,Virginia" is handwritten in the margin beneath the Image.

    1998.24.566

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18. The Lynn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway - A color photograph of the Lynn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Grandfather Mountain north of Asheville, North Carolina. Parkway construction began in the 1930's and was generally completed by the mid 1960's. The viaduct in this photograph, which appears to be superimposed on the image, was not completed until 1987.

    1998.24.567

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