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1. 12/20/1863 9/22/1859

   Letter headed December 20, 1863 (by context) from Julia Breckinridge to her husband Gilmer telling about a raid by the Yankees which did not happen, but scared them into hiding their valuables and the postmaster took "all things belong to the post office" and fled down river, the James River is flooding and will prevent Julia from leaving for a visit with Gilmer at his winter camp. The raid actually took place in Salem and the Yankees returned on...

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2. An Aerial View of Elliston, Virginia - A black and white aerial photograph of Elliston, Virginia, the place name of a community between Salem, Virginia, and Christiansburg, Virginia, lying along Route 460. It has a population of less than 1,000 people. Its most notable former inhabitant was the illustrator and artist, Walter Biggs, who was born there in 1886, studied in New York, and spent his later years in Salem, Virginia. In earlier times the stage coach traveling between Salem and Christiansburg would stop at the big spring located at Elliston to provide water for the team of horses and the passengers. This was documented in a work by Pennsylvania artist and sometimes Christiansburg resident, Lewis Miller. In more recent times a portion of Route 460 known as the "Elliston Straightaway", a lengthy and stright strip of rural flat divided highway, has provided a speedway for local youths in their souped up cars.

   1990.69.1177

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3. Gentleman in a suit - Portrait of a gentleman in a dark striped suit. He wears a white collard shirt with a white tie. His hair is parted at the center.

   2021.19.070

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4. Grave of General Andrew Lewis at Salem, Virginia - A color photograph of the grave marker of General Andrew Lewis located in East Hill Cemetery at Salem, Virginia, where Lewis' remains were re-interred in 1887 upon their removal from the family plot at Richfield, the Lewis family home. The marker erroneously lists Lewis' date of birth as 1716 the correct date being 1720, his birthplace being in County Donegal, Ireland. Nearby Virginia highway marker K 77 correctly notes that Lewis defeated the indians at the battle of Point Pleasant in 1774 and drove the last British governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, from the soil of Virginia in 1776. Lewis died of a fever in Bedford County, Virginia, in 1781 while returning home from a meeting of the Executive Council of Virginia. Interestingly the 1856 Map and Profile of the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad prepared by W.W. Blackford, Asst. Engr. designates geographical features etc. along the route and in the vicinity of Buford Depot contains the note "Grave of Gen. Andrew Lewis". This raises the question of whether Lewis was temporarily interred in Bedford County.

   1990.69.1185

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5. 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...

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6. Lakeside

   Sepia colored postcard of the pool at Lakeside. Image is taken from the corner of the pool, with several individuals swimming close to the camera, and others posing on the platform at the center of the pool. The edge of the pool at the right is full of people fully dressed. The card reads at the bottom: Lakeside, largest swimming pool in the world, Salem VA. Postcard is unused, and was published by the Kiwanis Club in Salem.

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7. Lakeside Amusement Park - A 1924 aerial view of Lakeside Amusement Park near the Town of Salem, Virginia. Visible are the large pool, the"Thriller" roller coaster, and a baseball diamond as well as surrounding properties. U. S. Route 460 runs from left to right across the upper portion of the photograph. Railroad tracks intersect the highway in the left portion of the photograph.

   1990.69.1149

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8. Lake Spring, Salem Virginia - 1911

   Black and white postcard of the Lake Spring, Salem, Virginia.

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9. Letter to Mrs. Wilson

   This letter consists of Mary requesting her dress be sent to her by Mrs. Wilson. The letter is dated for OCT 10 and has Mrs. Wilson's Salem, VA address.

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10. Lewis Family Arms - n.d.

    Photograph of a drawing of a Lewis family arms, carte-de-visite style. In bottom left corner is an indentation in the cardboard that says "Maury Salem, Virginia." On verso, written in red colored pencil, roughly center, is 'Matin and Allarllyle [?] Rockport Texas.'

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11. McClung-Langston Wedding Is Beautiful Event of Yesterday - n.d.

    Newspaper clipping, n.d., "McClung-Langston Wedding Is Beautiful Event of Yesterday." Wedding announcement of Anna Perry Langston and Marshall Simmons McClung. Wedding took place at First Baptist Church. The bride and groom left the ceremony for a wedding trip that will take them to Montreal, Quebec, and other points in Canada, and through the New England States. On their return, they will make their home at 103 Union Street, Salem Va.

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12. New Courthouse, Salem Va - 1910

    Hand-tinted color postcard of a white three story building with a columned pediment front, and cupola at the center of the building. The building also has a red roof. Blooming trees surround the courthouse, hinting at early spring, and two people stand at the base of the steps inside a small wrought iron fence. In the upper right corner, the card reads in read: New Court House, Salem, Va. Cost $50,000.00. Postcard was sent to Mrs. Walter Ba...

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13. New Lieutenant Governor To Visit 11 Kiwanis Clubs - n.d.

    Newspaper clipping, n.d. 'New Lieutenant Governor To Visit 11 Kiwanis Clubs.' Article discusses Lt. Gov.-Elect Marshall S. McClung plans to tour 111 clubs in the Third Division, of which the attorney is executive officer. McClung was elected at the District Convention in Roanoke on Oct. 6, and will not formally take office until Jan. 1.

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14. Prominent Salem Lawyer Found Dead of Hanging - n.d.

    Newspaper clipping, n.d., "Prominent Salem Lawyer Found Dead of Hanging." Marshall Simmons McClung, 54, prominent lawyer and business man, was found dead of hanging. County medical examiner said the hanging was self-inflicted, and declared that McClung had been in declining, poor health for several months. A search for McClung began when he failed to appear at a meeting of the Salem Kiwanis Club.

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15. Revolutionary icon takes new post in Salem - September 10 2000

    Newpaper article from the Virginia section of the Roanoke Times on the history of Andrew Lewis, and his connection to Salem.

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16. 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.

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17. Roanoke College, Salem Virginia - Roanoke College 1890s-print

    1973.15.6

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18. Roanoke River - 1909

    Color postcard of the Roanoke River, pictured somewhere in Salem, Virginia. The image is taken from the center of the river, trees lining the river bed on both sides. Postcard is postmarked from Salem on Feb 25, 1909, and has a green one cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin pictured. Addressed to Miss Venia Stover, c/o Fredman & Kohen.

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19. Salem Baptist Orphanage - 1907

    Color postcard of a landscape settled in the mountains. At the upper right is a large grouping of buildings, and in the foreground are a number of smaller buildings and homes. On the reverse of the postcard, there is only an address. The white space along the bottom edge of the postcard has a graphite note.

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20. Salem Bicentennial button - Round button with aluminum back and white plastic front. Button advertises the bicentennial of Salem - 1802 - 2002. The insignia is round with three purple petunias in the lower left hand corner of the seal, the mountains in blue across the back, and 'Salem' at center in yellow. Across the top of the round seal are the words : Friends . Family . Community.

    2021.01.2

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