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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. Commemorative Plate depicting Historical Sites in VIrginia - Commemorative plate depicting historical sites in Virginia. The plate was made for the Miller and Rhoads Department Store. Circa 1958, American. The plate is white with burgundy transfer prints and the following lettering (clockwise): "MOUNT VERNON HOME OF GEORGE WASHINGTON; STATE CAPITOL BUILDING RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, DESIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON, 1785; CARILLON WAR MEMORIAL; EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF WASHINGTON AT THE CAPITOL; MONTICELLO THE HOME OF THOMAS JEFFERSON; RICHMOND VIRGINIA; MEMORIAL TO EDGAR ALLAN POE; OLDEST HOUSE ERECTED IN 1686; ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FAMOUS FOR PATRICK HENRY'S SPEECH." In 1885, Linton Miller, Webster Rhoads, and Simon Gerhart opened a dry goods store in Richmond, Virginia. The store—Miller, Rhoads, & Gerhart—opened with an initial investment of $3,000. Simon Gerhart relocated to Lynchburg, Virginia in 1890 and opened his own store there. It was at this time that the nameplate of the Richmond store changed to Miller & Rhoads. By 1909, the Richmond Broad Street store covered nearly half a city block, and by 1924, it covered an entire block, stretching from Broad to Grace Street. During the middle part of the 20th century, the growth of Miller & Rhoads in Richmond was at its peak. The store was home to the ever-popular Tea Room, which featured regular fashion shows, and signature menu items such as the Missouri Club, Brunswick stew, and chocolate silk pie. As time progressed, Miller & Rhoads began to boast modern conveniences like a 1,000 car parking garage, air conditioning, and escalators. The store also hosted famous writers, art exhibits, and other community events that helped add a cosmopolitan flair to the city. A branch of the department store was openned in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, in 1958. This store was closed in 1986 when it was replaced by a Valley View Mall store.

   1993.012.006

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3. Commemorative Plate for the State of Virginia - Commemorative plate for the State of Virginia, made by the Salem China Company. 20th century, American. The white china plate has a green, brown and gold motif depicting historical buildings in the state. The center of the plate shows the State Capitol of Virginia. Around the outer edges of the plate, the following are depicted: The State Seal of Virginia, "Virginia, Sic Semper Tyrannus", Mount Vernon, Monticello, Governor's Palace, Williamsburg, Rotunda Capitol of Virginia, Home of Chief Justice Marshall, and the Old Capitol, Williamsburg. Dogwood blosoms are depicted between the buildings shown, along with the State Seal of Virginia.

   1987.001.a

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4. Commemorative Plate of Historical Sites in Virginia - Commemorative plate depicting historical sites in Virginia. 20th century, Amercian. The center of the plate is white, with a large central transfer print of the "STATE CAPITOL VIRGINIA". The border has multiple pictorial designs in green, gold and brown coloring. On the border of the plate are pictured the following six buildings: "MOUNT VERNON; MONTICELLO; GOVERNORS PALACE WILLIAMSBURG; ROTUNDA UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA; HOME OF CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL; OLD CAPITOL WILLIAMSBURG." Interspersed between the buildings are six circular designs: three are white with dogwood flowers, and three are of the statue from the Commonwealth Seal, with the words '"VIRGINIA SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS".

   1993.012.007

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5. Historical Society of Western Virginia Newsletter - June 2010

   Historical Society of Western Virginia June 2010 newsletter. Newsletter includes highlights of the Museums and Historical Society activities. The newsletter talks about the museum's upcoming Kegley Lecture with Bernard Marie and the Normandy Invasion. Also on the cover are photos from the quilt exhibition 'Domestic Arts for Use & Delight,' as well as photos from the recent member trip to Monticello. On the inside, there's a memo from Carolyn ...

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6. Historical Society of Western Virginia Newsletter - May 2010

   Historical Society of Western Virginia May 2010 newsletter. Newsletter includes highlights of the Museums and Historical Society activities. The newsletter talks about the museum's upcoming Night for Notable Women, featuring Dr. Wilma A. Dunaway on the Heroic Lives of 19th century Appalachian Women. Also on the front page is a reminder for the upcoming trip to Monticello. On the inside, there's an article on the deaccession of a pair of two-...

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7. Historic Shrines of Virginia

   From the dedication page..."When the City of Norfolk entertained the American Society of Civil Engineers in April, 1931, I was invited by the local chapter to outline some points of interest to be found on a trip through Virginia which had been planned for the special entertainment of the guests of the City. In response to this invitation, I read to the Society a paper, illustrated by lantern slides, giving a running description of thirty-five V...

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8. Historic Shrines of Virginia - 1933

   Historic Shrines of Virginia by W. E. Carson. Book is fairly non-descript in beige with a beige adhesive for the title attached to the cover. 'Katherine Stone' has been written on the adhesive just above the title. On the inside endpaper, Edward Stone has written the following inscription in black ink: To Charles E. Stone in appreciation of the part he contributed in the production of this book. With affectionate regard / Edward L. Stone / Roa...

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9. letter - February 5, 1827

   Letter dated February 5, 1827 from S. C. House in Savannah, Georgia to his cousin Emma Gimer in Liberty, Virginia. He writes of his summer spent in Virginia visiting family, relatives and friends. Mentions troubles with his buggy while travelling. Names many persons by first name or last name only. See letter dated February 15, 1828.

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10. Letter - July 13, 1935

    Letter headed Leigh, July 13, 1935, postmarked Hardins Tavern, July 14, from Mary Gilmer to her daughters, Emma Breckinridge and Lucy Gilmer, at Catawba, near Fincastle. News of Harmer moving to Meadsville, Halifax County; his upcoming marriage at Christmas; one of the Gilmer slaves loaned to Harmer until a younger slave gets old enough to work alone. News of Mr. Cobbs leaving the church at Charlottesville, after bringing in many new members, man...

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11. Letter - October 8, 1819

    Letter dated October 8, 1819 from E. (Elizabeth?) Trist, at Ridgeway, postmarked Charlottesville, to Mrs. Mary Gilmer, in Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. Refers to sale of land in Henry County, crops, neighbors, and family. Mrs. Trist was returning from a stay at Monticello and mentions that Mr. Jefferson had been ill, but planned to travel to Poplar Forest in about 10 days.

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