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1. B&W photo four men in suits standing in front of a plaque. unveiling of plaque at N&W passenger station, Roanoke, Virginia (Big Lick at the time of photo), this commemorates arrival of the first train in Roanoke over the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad (N&W predecessor line) on November 1, 1852 . From Left to right in picture are Ben F. Moomaw, then secretary of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce; B.W. Herrman, the N&W vice president-traffic; E.R. Johnson, then president of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce; and Dr, W. C. Campbell, pastor emeritus of Roanoke's First Presbyterian Church, who gave the invocation.

   1967.1.18

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2. 75th Anniversary Roanoke Chamber of Commerce - February 2, 1965

   A souvenir edition of a supplement paper for the 75th anniversary of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. It contains old advertisements from Roanoke; a list of businesses that have supported the Chamber; a list of Presidents of the Chamber from 1889-1964; and a roster of Officers and Directors of the Chamber in 1965.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Boxley Building - April 24, 1984

   A cover letter from James F. McNabb, Secretary/Treasurer of W.W. Boxley & Company in Roanoke, Virginia, to Mr. George Kegley of the Roanoke Times & World News. The cover letter explains the Boxley Company's efforts to have the Boxley Building designated an historical landmark so that it can be included on the National Register of Historical Places. A copy of the five-page application document is included with the cover letter. The Boxley Building...

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Death of William L. Shafer (Newspaper Clipping) - November 30, 1957

   A newspaper clipping dated November 30, 1957, announcing the death of William L. Shafer, a former Roanoke newspaper editor and Chamber of Commerce executive.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. 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

   
6. Roanoke Area Community Improvement Program Display - A black and white photograph of a display titled "Roanoke Area Community Improvement Program", sponsored by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with V.P.I. Agriculture Extension Service. The display includes farm improvements, home improvements, and community improvements.

   1998.24.153

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Roanoke Parade - Parade proceeding down Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street in Roanoke, Virginia

   1998.24.345

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Santa Claus Bowl Trophy - A black and white photograph of several of the members of the victorious Roanoke team upon their arrival at the passenger station in Roanoke after returning by rail from their December 28, 1951, championship in the fifth annual Santa Claus Bowl in Lakeland, Florida. The championship trophy is held aloft by John Hurt, Jr. on the left and Bob McConnell on the right. The players in the background are unidentified. The trip was sponsored by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. One thousand five hundred Roanokers including parents and friends came to the station to welcome the team home according to the Roanoke Times. Following speeches and music provided by the William Fleming High School Band, the players participated in a parade in which they were conveyed from the passenger station to the Patrick Henry Hotel in brand new Packards provided by Rutrough Motors.They were then returned to the station to pick up their luggage.

   1998.24.511

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Victorious Santa Claus Bowl Champions with Trophy - A black and white photograph of several of the members of the victorious Roanoke team returning by rail from the December 28, 1951, Santa Claus Bowl in Lakeland, Florida. The championship trophy is in the center foreground with coach Slim Elliot just behind it. The trip was sponsored by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. From left to right on the front row are Richard Thomas, Coach Elliot, and Dick Woolwine. From left to right behind them are Don Moody, Lee Fracker, Albert Peverall, Lillburn Ward, Jr., and Bert Tabor.

   1998.24.506

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Victorious Santa Claus Bowl coaches return to Roanoke in December, 1951 - A black and white photograph of the coaching staff of the victorious Roanoke All Star Football Team returning by rail from the December 28, 1951, Santa Claus Bowl in Lakeland, Florida. The championship trophy is in the center foreground with head coach Buddy Hackman just behind it. Other coaches in the photograph from left to right are Red Smith, John Howard, Bob McLellan, and Sam Ellliot. The individuals standing behind the coaching staff are from left to right O. H. Crawford, N. & W. Magazine chief photographer, Dr. John O. Hurt, team physician and parent, John Cassell of the City of Roanoke Recreation Dept. and Jerry Kavanaugh, an additional coach.

    1998.24.507

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Victorious Santa Claus Bowl coaches return to Roanoke in December, 1951 - A black and white photograph of the coaching staff of the victorious Roanoke All Star Football Team returning by rail from the December 28, 1951, Santa Claus Bowl in Lakeland, Florida. The championship trophy is in the center foreground with head coach Buddy Hackman just behind it. Other coaches in the photograph from left to right are Red Smith, John Howard, Bob McLellan, and Sam Ellliot. The individuals standing behind the coaching staff are from left to right O. H. Crawford, N. & W. Magazine chief photographer, Dr. John O. Hurt, team physician and parent, John Cassell of the City of Roanoke Recreation Dept. and Jerry Kavanaugh, an additional coach.

    2013.09.05

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Virginians in the Public Eye - January 1944

    Article titled "Virginians in the Public Eye", that appeared in the January 1944 edition of The Commonwealth magazine. The article has a sketch on Dr. Elbyrne Grady Gill, founder and director of the Gill Memorial Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in Roanoke.

    Record Type: Archive