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1. 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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2. My Recollections - circa 1875

   Typescript titled "My Recollections", by Mrs. Jane C. Boyd, of her memories of the Civil War from her home, "Oak Hill", near the town of Buchanan. Her husband was William W. Boyd, who was a member of the convention which decided the question of Virginia's secession from the Union. This was reprinted in the Roanoke Historical Society Journal, Winter 1964-65.

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