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1. Alleghany Institute - A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Alleghany Institute, which later became Burrell Memorial Hospital. The Institute first started in the Rorer Park Hotel, then later moved to this site circa 1889. An automobile can be seen parked in front of the building on the right. This image was probably made for a publication.

   1973.15.9

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2. Blue Cross Hospital Service Association of Roanoke ID Card - 1940s

   Fold out card for the Hospital Service Association of Roanoke. The card certifies that Joe. M. Francis and the following family members are entitled to hospital services when an in-bed patient in Blue Cross Hospitals regulations are met. Family members include: Florence C., Joe M. Jr., Harry L., James S., Davis B., and Robert W. Dates have been stamped beside Florence and Robert's names in a column at the right hand side - for Florence, it has...

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Burrell Memorial Hospital - A 1920s photo of Burrell Memorial Hospital which served as the only hospital for Roanoke's black population for years. Located at McDowell Avenue and Sixth Street Northwest it is now (2016) the Burrell Home for Adults.

   1990.69.1166

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Burrell Memorial Hospital/ City Health Center, 1955 - A black and white photograph of the newly constructed Burrell Memorial Hospital for Negroes completed in 1955 in Roanoke, Virginia. It was the first medical facility in southwestern Virginia built expressly to provide medical care for African-Americans. It is located on the northeast corner of McDowell Avenue NW and 7th Street NW. It was renovated as the Burrell Center in March 2004 to house office space for community services. Lower half of photo shows Roanoke's Health Center

   1998.24.205

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5. Dr. J.B. Claytor, Sr. - A black and white photograph of the Burrell Memorial Hospital Cofounder Dr. J.B. Claytor Sr. Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. was born April 2, 1878 in Floyd County, Virginia. In 1907 Claytor began a medical practice in Roanoke, Virginia. Claytor was a founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital and was Emeritus Chief of the hospital’s department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Claytor was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for First Baptist Church in Gainsboro and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. died October 23, 1951.

   1981.30.4

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Dr. J.H. Roberts - A black and white photograph of the Burrell Memorial Hospital Cofounder Dr. J. H. Roberts, father of Alice and Margaret Roberts.

   1981.30.8

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. New Burrell Memorial Hospital, 1955 - A black and white photograph of the new Burrell Memorial Hospital taken in August 1955. Old Burrell Memorial Hospital was located in what was formerly Allegheny Institute in Roanoke, Virginia. The hospital was named after Isaac David Burrell, Roanoke's pioneering African-American physician. Dr. Burrell was in the process of opening a hospital in a two-story house on Henry Street with six other black physicians when he became ill with severe gallstones. He was transported 240 miles on a cot placed in a baggage car of a train bound for Freedman Hospital in Washington, D.C. He died there on March 14, 1914. A year later, on March 18, 1915, the 10-bed hospital on Henry Street opened and was named Burrell Memorial Hospital. As the need for more room to care for the people of the black community increased, Burrell Memorial Hospital made plans to relocate to the Allegheny Institute, where it opened in 1921. The facility had three floors with 50 beds in 40 rooms on a five-acre tract of land. From its beginnings, Burrell was committed to training black nurses. In 1925, Burrell Memorial Training School for Nurses was able to attain accreditation. The school closed in 1934. As the patient population increased over the years, a newer and larger facility was needed to accommodate this increase, which was built in 1955 alongside the old facility. In the 1960s with the advent of integration and declining revenues, Burrell became affiliated with Community Hospital in 1968. This partnership lifted Burrell out of debt. However, because patients had the option of going to other area hospitals, Burrell's patient population began to decline along with revenue until on September 19, 1978, it was announced that Burrell would cease operation as a general hospital and become a nursing home. After 63 years of service, Burrell closed its doors. Burrell re-opened in 1979 as the Burrell Home for Adults. In 1990 the name was changed to Burrell Nursing Center, becoming a long-term care and rehabilitation facility.

   1981.30.2

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Old Burrell Memorial Hospital - Old Burrell Memorial Hospital was located in what was formerly Allegheny Institute in Roanoke, Virginia. The hospital was named after Isaac David Burrell, Roanoke's pioneering African-American physician. Dr. Burrell was in the process of opening a hospital in a two-story house on Henry Street with six other black physicians when he became ill with severe gallstones. He was transported 240 miles on a cot placed in a baggage car of a train bound for Freedman Hospital in Washington, D.C. He died there on March 14, 1914. A year later, on March 18, 1915, the 10-bed hospital on Henry Street opened and was named Burrell Memorial Hospital. As the need for more room to care for the people of the black community increased, Burrell Memorial Hospital made plans to relocate to the Allegheny Institute, where it opened in 1921. The facility had 3 floors with 50 beds in 40 rooms on a 5-acre tract of land. From its beginnings Burrell was committed to training black nurses. In 1925 Burrell Memorial Training School for Nurses was able to attain accreditation. The school closed in 1934. As the patient population increased over the years, a newer and larger facility was needed to accommodate this increase, which was built in 1955 alongside the old facility. In the 1960s with the advent of integration and declining revenues, Burrell became affiliated with Community Hospital in 1968. This partnership lifted Burrell out of debt. However, because patients had the option of going to other area hospitals, Burrell's patient population began to decline along with revenue until on September 19, 1978 it was announced that Burrell would cease operation as a general hospital and become a nursing home. After 63 years of service Burrell closed its doors. Burrell re-opened in 1979 as the Burrell Home for Adults. In 1990 the name was changed to Burrell Nursing Center, becoming a long-term care and rehabilitation facility.

   1981.30.1

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Review of the Department of Police, City of Roanoke, Virginia 1931 - 1931

   Booklet titled: "Review of the Department of Police, City of Roanoke, Virginia 1931". The name "Blair J. Fishburn" is printed at the top right on the cover.

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. Review of the Department of Police, City of Roanoke, Virginia 1931 - 1931

    A booklet titled "Review of the Department of Police, City of Roanoke, Virginia 1931" with a red cover. It includes photographs, articles on the various divisions of the Police Department, the PD reports for years 1928, 1929, and 1930, a roster, advertisements, etc.

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Review of the Department of Police, City of Roanoke, Virginia 1931 - 1931

    Booklet titled: "Review of the Department of Police, City of Roanoke, Virginia 1931" with red cover. Includes photographs; articles on the various divisions of the Police Department; the Police Department reports for years 1928, 1929, and 1930; a roster; advertisements; etc.

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. They Built Roanoke: Celebrating the individuals who developed Roanoke's History, and the Architecture associated with those people. - 1997

    A 1997 calendar created by the Roanoke Valley Historical Society & Museum: Celebrating the individuals who developed Roanoke's History, and the Architecture associated with those people. Cover - black and white drawing of Salem Avenue; Interior - black and white photographs of people and places of Roanoke, Virginia.

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13. View of Roanoke, south of Old Alleghany Institute - Roanoke from hill south of old Alleghany Institute, now Burrell Memorial Hospital

    1967.64.39

    Record Type: Photo