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1. 1921-1922 Roanoke High School Track Team - Black and white photograph of the Roanoke High School track team for 1921-22. Roanoke High School was the predecessor of Jefferson High School. Standing from left to right are coach Albert Stone, Eanes, John Hampton Diuguid, Richardson, Buck Cuddy, McCue (McHugh), unknown, Watkins, Wiltsie, and an unknown coach or manager. Sitting from left to right are Montgomery, unknown, Francis, and Sanders. Roanoke College and Virginia Episcopal School were among the opponents that season. Trophies are exhibited on a chair in the center of he photograph.The names of the individuals pictured were penciled onto the back of the photograph. This photograph appeared in the yearbook, "Acorns of Roanoke".

   1986.32.3

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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. Administration Building at Roanoke College - Roanoke College is a private, co-ed, 4-year, liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, and established in 1842. It is the second-oldest Lutheran-affiliated college in the United States.

   1998.24.126.2

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Administration Building at Roanoke College - Roanoke College is a private, co-ed, 4-year, liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, and established in 1842. It is the second-oldest Lutheran-affiliated college in the United States.

   1998.24.126.1

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Administration Building at Roanoke College - Roanoke College is a private, coed 4-year liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia and established in 1842. It is the second oldest Lutheran affiliated college in the United States.

   1998.24.127

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Administration Building at Roanoke College - Roanoke College is a private, coed 4-year liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia and established in 1842. It is the second oldest Lutheran-affiliated college in the United States. It was a men's college until 1930 when it became co-educational.

   1970.29.37.3

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Administration Building at Roanoke College - Roanoke College is a private, co-ed, 4-year, liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, established in 1842. It is the second-oldest Lutheran-affiliated college in the United States.

   1998.24.128

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Bedouins Football Team - Image #1 is a photograph of the members of the 1930 Bedouins football team made up of former high school and college stars. The team was organized to play in a December 6, 1930, Christmas charity game against the Roanoke College squad. The game which was played to a 6 - 6 tie before a crowd of 1500 spectators was halted by dusk. It was played at Maher Field and featured unrestricted substitution. Image #2 reproduces the back of the photo and lists the names of those photographed. Team members Claude Moorman and Jere Bunting were mentioned in news reports of the game but are not pictured. "Chicago", the water boy, is included in the photograph.

   1990.69.964

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Dominion Solutions Calendar - circa 1989

   A calendar by Dominion Solutions featuring a color image on the cover and black and white photographs on the interior pages of Roanoke in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. History of Roanoke County, Roanoke City, and the Norfolk & Western Railway Company - 1912

    Maroon canvas book with debossed name of title in upper left in black ink. This is a combination of two books: The History of Roanoke County by George S. Jack, and the History of Roanoke City and the Norfolk & Western Railway by E.B. Jacobs. Printed by Stone Printing in Roanoke. Book goes in detail for each of Roanoke County, City, Salem, Bent Mountain, and Vinton, including the chief industrial activities, schools, important people and fo...

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Holiday letter from Charles Smith and his wife to Paul and Charlotte Hunter - December 22 1945

    Holiday letter on Roanoke College letterhead from the President Charles Smith and his wife. Above 'Roanoke College' are two bells connecting a row of holly between two red ribbons. At bottom of the typed letter is a handwritten missive: "Let's hope we get together more often in 1946. We prize your friendship and enjoy bein with you at Salem, Roanoke, Glenvar, or the Homestead."

    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. Nathaniel Burwell - June 1941

    Biographical note on Nathaniel Burwell. Item was stored inside the front cover of 2010.40.0008 Note reads: Nathaniel Burwell of Dropmore Salem Va son of Major Nathaniel Burwell and Martha Digges his wife. Nathaniel married Lucy Carter of Shirley on the James River, daughter of Charles Carter of Shirley. Nathaniel Burwell was president of the first board of Trustees of Roanoke College. Nathaniel Burwell is the great uncle of Charlotte Dryde...

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. Payment for Rev. Ingle's house - circa 1867

    A list of people who promise to help the Rev. Edward H. Ingle buy a house. Includes a list of names and the amount paid, including a group of students from Roanoke College.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. Representative Enterprises, Manufacturing and Commercial, of the South and Southwest. - 1884

    Pages 29-35 of a phamplet titled "Representative Enterprises, Manufacturing and Commercial, of the South and Southwest, exhibiting the wonderful growth of cities and towns since the war, and their unequaled resources. Local sketches of business houses in Liberty, Roanoke, and Salem", by Alpheus A. Townsend and John Cornman. Lynchburg Virginian Power Press Book and Job Print,1884. These seven pages contain advertising and descriptive material on...

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. Representative Enterprises, Manufacturing and Commercial, of the South and Southwest. - 1884

    Booklet titled "Representative Enterprises, Manufacturing and Commercial, of the South and Southwest, exhibiting the wonderful growth of cities and towns since the war, and their unequaled resources. Local sketches of business houses in Liberty, Roanoke and Salem", by Alpheus A. Townsend and John Cornman. Lynchburg Virginian Power Press Book and Job Print. 1884. A separate section titled "Special Announcements" followed the main text (now separa...

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Roanoke and its surroundings - 1887

    It is a booklet that describes the roanoke area and its surroundings. Describes the enviornment and buildings. Lists the presidents, vice presidents, and lower government officials after the title page. Published by the Bell painting and Manufacturing Company.

    Record Type: Archive

    
18. 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

    
19. Roanoke College - 1911

    Dual image postcard of Roanoke College, showing three separate buildings on the school's campus: Gymnasium, Commons, Dormitory. Postcard is addressed to a Mrs. W.S. Baskerville in St. Paul Minnesota.

    Record Type: Archive

    
20. Roanoke College Envelope, with descendents of Simmons-Gale Fund - October 17 1973

    Roanoke College envelope, postmarked October 17 1973, with notes regarding the Descendents of the Simmons-Gale Fund at Roanoke College.

    Record Type: Archive