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  1. Booklet - circa 1966

    This booklet gives short and precise descriptions of the services and programs offered at Cherry Hill in the areas of community service, youth and adult education, exhibitions, and performing arts.

    Record Type: Archive

    Booklet
  2. Booklet/bulletin - August 1966

    The August 1966 Special Members' Bulletin for the Roanoke Fine Arts Center titled "Kaleidoscope."

    Record Type: Archive

    Booklet/bulletin
  3. Correspondence - April 14, 1966

    A letter from Arthur T. Ellett, temporary Chairman of the Planning Committee for Cherry Hill, calling for an organizational meeting to be held at Cherry Hill on April 21, 1966.

    Record Type: Archive

    Correspondence
  4. Correspondence - April 8, 1966

    John H. Thornton, Jr., a member of the Woods, Rogers, Muse, Walker & Thornton Law Firm, is informing the Planning Committee for Cherry Hill of recent developments. He is asking for co-operation as well as commending each member for their devotion to the matters at hand.

    Record Type: Archive

    Correspondence
  5. Correspondence - July 11, 1969

    Copy of a letter from James L. Trinkle to Mrs. Charles D. Fox, III of Roanoke with an enclosure. The material covered concerns performances at the Fine Arts Center.

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    Correspondence
  6. Correspondence - July 13, 1966

    A letter to Mrs. John M. Chaney (among others) from Arthur T. Ellett, Chairman of the Planning Committee for Cherry Hill. The content of the letter is a reminder of a meeting to be held in the office of John Thornton at 105 Franklin Road SW on July 21, 1966. (Mr. Ellett was employed with the Roanoke Gas Company for 34 years where he retired as vice-president and general manager in 1974.)

    Record Type: Archive

    Correspondence
  7. Correspondence - June 2, 1966

    This letter is from Stanley W. Abbott, a landscape architect located in Williamsburg, Virginia. In addressing the Development Committee for Cherry Hill, the plan includes an overall view of the area and provides for gardens, terraces and lawns. The issues of parking, visitor entrances and exits and square footage of galleries and/or theaters is noted in clear detail. No monetary imbursement is mentioned, primarily, because this is a submission f...

    Record Type: Archive

    Correspondence
  8. Correspondence - May 26, 1966

    Correspondence from Arthur T.(Tazewell) Ellett, Chairman of the Planning Committee for Cherry Hill, to committee members reminding them of a meeting to be held at Cherry Hill on June 2, 1966. (Mr. Ellett was employed with the Roanoke Gas Company for 34 years where he retired as vice-president and general manager in 1974.)

    Record Type: Archive

    Correspondence
  9. Correspondence/report - April 19, 1966

    This is a four-page report to Roanoke's Junior League from the advisory planning committee for Cherry Hill. Discussion of committees, programs and plans are addressed. In a word, this could be called an "outline" of the process and processes involved to achieve a final outcome for all parties concerned as well as the citizens of the area.

    Record Type: Archive

    Report
  10. Newspaper article - January 11, 1965

    An article from The Roanoke World-News titled "City Landmark Will Become Cultural, Educational Center." Please note that this article actually preceded Object ID #2007.54.61. The event expressed in this article was most important to citizens of the area, especially those interested in fine arts and performing arts.

    Record Type: Archive

    Newspaper article
  11. Newspaper article - Monday, January 11, 1965

    An Article from the Roanoke World-News titled "South Roanoke Estate One Of Beauty." This article gives a good description of the design and architecture of Cherry Hill. It is a continuation in a series of articles concerning the Fine Arts Center and the Junior League.

    Record Type: Archive

    Newspaper article
  12. Newspaper article - Tuesday, January 12, 1965

    An article from The Roanoke Times titled "Cultural Center To Be Established By Junior League, Fine Arts Group." This article gives a more in-depth background of the mansion known as "Cherry Hill." Many civic leaders and groups are mentioned as well as their co-operation.

    Record Type: Archive

    Newspaper article
  13. Newspaper article. - May 1966

    An undated newspaper article, most likely from a Roanoke, Virginia newspaper, is titled "The Background of Cherry Hill." The article recalls the efforts of Junius P. Fishburn in founding the Roanoke Fine Arts Center in the fall of 1951. The founding of a Fine Arts Center and the Junior League of Roanoke Valley's participation.

    Record Type: Archive

    Newspaper article
  14. Roanoke Valley 1982: Celebrating the Arts During the 100th Year of the City of Roanoke Virginia - 1982

    Calendar. Limited edition prints by local artists. Interior images in black and white, color cover by Marcia McDade.

    Record Type: Archive

    Calendar Front Cover
  15. Rule, Make-up (Minutes) - June 4, 1969

    This is a three-page collection of "Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Cherry Hill" at Roanoke, Virginia on the date indicated. Signed by Betty F. Trinkle, (Mrs. James L.), members present are mentioned by name as well as various reports given. This item is important due to an agreement considered and carried by the Junior League, Fine Arts Center, and Cherry Hill.

    Record Type: Archive

    Committee minutes

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