Related Records

1. 1950 Colored Citizens Committee - A black and white photograph of the 1950 Colored Citizens Committee of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. Seated at the table are (left to right) Dr. Arthur L. James, Committee Chairman, and Dr. Lylburn C. Downing. Standing behind (left to right) are Lewis A. Sydnor, W. Harvey Plenty, Dr. Lawrence E. Paxton, and Benjamin F. Moomaw, Executive Director of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. On the wall behind them is a copy of The Constitution of The United States (left side) and an unidentified map (perhaps of Roanoke) on the right side.

   1998.24.060

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2. 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

   
3. Busy Facts for the Busy Man about the Busy "Magic City" - 1910

   Busy Facts for the Busy Man, about the Busy "Magic City" Roanoke, Va, U.S.A. A business brochure with facts about Roanoke including the population from 1882 to 1910, climate, work, worship, schools, public service, etc., Published by The Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke, Virginia. Pink color with red and black print.

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Carter Memorial Park postcard

   Postcard of Carter Memorial Park on Lee Highway near Wytheville, Virginia.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Chamber of Commerce - This picture shows the members of the chamber of commerce. The members are pictured in fron of the hotel Roanoke. The names of the members are shown in the description.

   1983.42.46

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Chamber of Commerce 1st Annual Banquet Program 1906 - 12/6/1906

   Program for the first annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke, VA on December 6th, 1906 at the Elk's Club. Program is light blue wih dark blue text. Identifying info on the front, the inner pages detail the events of the night, and all of the members of the Roanoke Chmaber of Commerce and the Comitttee of Arrangements.

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Chamber of Commerce Clean Up Campaign 1959 - Members of Roanoke's Chamber of Commerce promoting the Clean Up campaign in Roanoke, Virginia in 1959.

   1998.24.323

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Chamber of Commerce Resolution on the Death of Dr. Sparrell Simmons Gale - September 6 1927

   Resolution from the Chamber of Commerce as a record on the death of Dr. Sparrell Simmons Gale. Dr. Gale was a co-director on the Chamber, and left a marked conribution to the development of Roanoke.

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Christmas float circa 1950-1960 - Chamber of Commerce Christmas float depicting reindeer and float princesses in Roanoke, Virginia circa 1950-1960

   1998.24.356

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Community Improvement Awards Dinner 1953 - Community Improvement Awards Dinner presented by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce of Roanoke, Virginia in 1953.

    1998.24.319

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. From Acorn to Oak, Watch Roanoke - 1914

    "From Acorn to Oak , Watch Roanoke" promotional brochure published by the Chamber of Commerce in 1914.

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. Hunting and Taxidermy scrapbook - 1924

    Naturalist, hunting, and taxidermy scrapbook compiled by Michael B. Newman of Roanoke, Virginia. Contains a plethora of photos, newspaper clippings, letters from local colleges, and even a piece of tanned 'human' skin. This scrapbook is a small glimpse into Roanoke in the 1930s, especially as it related to hunting and hunt clubs.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Menu - circa 1963

    A menu for a private dinner with program featuring Mr. Chet Huntley as guest speaker. The menu is printed in French. On the left inside flap there is a pen and ink drawing of a cathedral.

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. Roanoke, A magazine about an efficient city.

    "Roanoke", A magazine about an efficient city. Published once a month by The Chamber of Commerce of Roanoke, Virginia. Volume 1, Number 1, June 1911.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. Roanoke Chamber of Commerce circa 1950 - A black and white photograph of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, located on Kirk Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia. The photograph was taken circa 1950.

    1990.69.108

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Photo Album - 1910-1912

    A photograph album issued by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce of black and white images depicting buildings, city life, and natural views of Roanoke as way of celebrating the growth of the once rural area.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Roanoke Civic Center - The Roanoke Civic Center is located between Orange Avenue and Interstate 581. It has a lot of parking for events. The stairs leading to its' two main entrances can also be used to go to the underground exhibit hall. It is also a Performance Arts Center. Roanoke Catholic School, its' gym, and St. Andrew's Catholic Church can be seen at the top of the photograph. To the left of the Civic Center two houses remained after neighborhoods were removed for this construction.

    1998.24.372

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Roanoke ,Virginia - 1924

    "Roanoke Virginia", a promotional brochure published by the Chamber of Commerce 1924.

    Record Type: Archive

    
19. Suburban Garden - A woman admires a Rhododendron garden in the springtime. The two story house in the top left corner has a wrap- around porch. It is unclear whether the garden is part of this property or a park. The garden is well cultivated with old and young trees, ground cover, and flowers. It appears to be in a well- to- do suburban neighborhood.

    1998.24.368

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. The Roanoke Valley of Virginia - 1986

    Promotional catalog advertising the Roanoke Valley to prospective businesses and individuals looking to move or raise a family. Called "The Roanoke Valley of Virginia," The magazine-like promotional material has rolling hills outlined and partitioned in greens and browns situated in front of larger undulating blue mountains. In the lower right corner of the front is a picture of a series of white building with long horizontal windows, with "Th...

    Record Type: Archive