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1. 04/14/1862 9/22/1859

   Letter headed April 14th [1862] from Julia Breckinridge to her husband Gilmer telling of her great sorrow that she had not been able to travel to Orange Court House to spend time with him, all avenues of travel were blocked as the cars were not running at Lynchburg, Covington or Staunton and roads were too bad to travel by hack, comments on their victory in the west and hopes for peace if they can gain a victory at Yorktown, brings up the matter ...

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2. 12/20/1862 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Bath Alum [Springs], Dec. 20th 1862 from Gilmer Breckinridge to his wife Julia telling of his return from the west with supplies, of his plans to stay a while at the Bath Alum Springs (Bath County), of his plans to write more often, of his new regiment being the 3rd Virginia State Line, that the Army Q. M. had purchased 75 bushels of wheat from Dr. Woodville, that they will probably be fighting the enemy at Beverly or Ball Town befo...

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3. Area High School Marching Bands Parade through Downtown Roanoke - Covington High School Band marching in a parade in downtown Roanoke on Campbell Avenue at 3rd Street. Two shriners holding a banner march in front of the band. Banner says that the band is sponsored by Clifton Forge & Covington Shrine Clubs. Five majorettes in uniform with pom poms on their boots carrying batons. The band major is behind the majorettes. The band major has a "C" on the chest of his uniform. Five columns of band musicians, who are wearing darker uniforms, follow the major. The musicians appear to be playing their instruments while they march. Saltville High School Marching Band is behind the Covington High School Band. The streets have been blocked of traffic for the parade. The streets are lined with parade watchers of all ages who are wearing winter coats and hats. Circa 1955.

   1990.69.869

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4. Biography of General James A. Walker - 1896

   James A. Walker was born in Augusta County, Virginia on August 27, 1832, and was a student at the Virginia Military Institute. After leaving the Institute in 1852 he was employed for two years as a civil engineer on the Covington and Ohio Railroad. He attended law school at the University of Virginia and was located at Pulaski Court House in 1855 as a lawyer. He was elected attorney for Pulaski County. At the time of the John Brown Raid, he began...

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5. Horseback Riding at the Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Virginia - A black and white photograph of two riders on horseback ambling past the golf course at the Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. Two golfers and their caddie approach a green in the background. The Homestead property was opened to the public as a lodge in the latter part of the 18th century. In 1832 it was purchased by Doctor Thomas Goode who operated it as a restorative facility for the ill in an era when the thermal waters of the spring, the clean mountain air, and moderate exercise, were considered primary elements of a recovery. In the 1880's a group of investors purchased and developed the property as a resort catering to a well-to-do clientele with the emphasis on recreational activities. A golf course was added and a branch line was built from the Chesapeake and Ohio main railroad line at Covington, Virginia, to carry guests over the arduous terrain to the resort. The Homestead in Hot Springs and the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, are the two premier survivors of the numerous Virginia springs resorts which dotted the landscape of antebellum western Virginia when the affluent spent their summers traveling from spring to spring on what was then known as the "springs circuit".

   1998.24.578

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6. James W. Brackens - A black and white portrait photograph of James W. Brackens, newly promoted to executive assistant manager of Hotel Roanoke. Mr. Brackens had been resident manager of Hotel Roanoke since January 1970. He was previously General Manager of the Thomas Jefferson Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr. Brackens is a native of Covington, Virginia, and a graduate of the University of Virginia. On the back of the photograph is stamped "N & W Magazine Standard Portrait Cut".

   1990.69.604

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7. letter - 1861 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Grove Hill August 2nd '61 from Eliza Breckinridge to her brother Lt. James Breckinridge telling of receiving the letter advising that James and Cary both had safely survived the battle at Manassas, noting that General Bonham had paid compliments for James' service in the battle, stating "several Botetourt soldiers have come home on visits and brought numerous curiosities such as Yankee overcoats, hats, letters and etc, and the Yanke...

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8. The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia - A black and white photograph of the main portico of The Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Virginia circa 1927. Horses and grooms await riders. Horse drawn carriages are available to those guests who wish to tour the Warm Springs Valley. The Homestead property was opened to the public as a lodge in the latter part of the 18th century. In 1832 it was purchased by Doctor Thomas Goode who operated it as a restorative facility for the ill in an era when the thermal waters of the spring, the clean mountain air, and moderate exercise, were considered primary elements of a recovery. In the 1880's a group of investors purchased and developed the property as a resort catering to a well-to-to clientele with the emphasis on recreational activities. A golf course was added and a branch line was built from the Chesapeake and Ohio main railroad line at Covington, Virginia, to carry guests over the arduous terrain to the resort. The Homestead in Hot Springs and the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, are the two premier survivors of the numerous Virginia springs resorts which dotted the landscape of antebellum western Virginia when the affluent spent their summers traveling from spring to spring on what was then known as the "springs circuit".

   1998.24.576

   Record Type: Photo