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  • Subject is exactly "African American history"
Ms1988_009_B01_F31_001.pdf

Extract of the Biennial Report of A.T. Shirley District Grand Secretary of District Grand Lodge including financial reports.
Ms1988_009_B01_F01_001.pdf

Book describing funeral ceremony for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Ms1988-009_OddFellows_B1F55_Journal1.jpg

Excerpt from the national Odd Fellow's Journal
Ms1988_009_B01_F25_001.pdf

Excerpts from the first ritual book of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, relating texts, hymns, passwords, and laws for lodges.
Ms1988_009_B01_F03_001.pdf

Third Quarterly Circular for the Grand Order of Odd Fellows from the Sub-Committee of Management (Philadelphia, PA). Includes meeting synopses,…
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Black and white aerial photograph showing the Town of Blacksburg and New Town's location within it. New Town location designated by red arrow.
Ms1988_009_B01_F43_001.pdf

Completed Applicant's Agreement for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184. Signed by John H. Green, Taylor Smith, William Green, J.C. Wade, and Floyd Meade.
Ms1988_009_B01_F012_001.jpg

Completed membership application, signed by Plymouth Christian, for Tadmore Light Lodge #6189, Blacksburg [Virginia].
Ms1988_009_B02_F03_002.tif

Badge featuring three female allegorical figures with coat of arms in front of two ships. Back has label of "J.L.B Forrester/Books, Cards, Badges/811…
Ms1988_009_B01_F08_001.tif

A bill from the Grand Order of Odd Fellows (Philadelphia, PA) to Lodge No. 6184 (Blacksburg, VA) for a subscription to The Odd Fellows' Journal.
Ms1988_009_B01_F10_001.jpg

Bill from George A. Floding (Atlanta) for regalia.
Vaughn_sale.jpg

House and Lot bill of sale, Vaughn .
Ms1988_009_B02_F07_001.tif

A blank clearance card from the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Vaughn_deed.jpg

Handwritten Vaughn property deed (exact date unknown).
Watson_Deed_cropped.jpg

Handwritten Watson property deed (exact date unknown).
PennStreetChurch1948.jpg

Drawing of Penn Street Church.
Ms1988_009_B01_F21_001.pdf

Notebook of handwritten dues records for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184, including some ephemera between pages.
Ms2020_006_Flyer_2020_06.pdf

A digital flyer used to promote the event Black Matters: A Teach-In On Language, Literature, Rhetoric, Writing, and Verbal Art.
FWCA_FinalProgram.pdf

Program for the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy 5th Annual Conference, which includes photographs of Henrietta Mann, Nikki Giovannia, and Menah…
Ms1988_009_B03_F05_001.pdf

Handwritten financial record for Household of Ruth in Blacksburg, Va
ThanksgivingProgram.jpg

Thanksgiving service program of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (exact date unknown).
Ms1988_009_B03_F01_001.pdf

Printed booklet listing membership questions and handwritten answers for the Household of Ruth, the women's organization for the Grand United Order of…
Ms1988_009_B02_F09_001.tif

Invitation listing date and proceedings of of Tadmore Light Lodge 27th anniversary celebration, including names of speakers.
Ms2011_015_WilsonDiary1913_0frontcover.jpg

Jeffrey Thomas Wilson (1843-1929) was a former slave who spent most of his life in and around Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia. He outlived four wives…
Ms1988_009_B01_F51_001.tif

Letter to A.T. Shirley (D.G.S., Herndon, Virginia) from Harris P. Saunders (Tadmore Light Lodge #6184) inquiring about cost to reinstate members to…
Ms1988_009_B001_F005_001.tif

Invitation from A.K. Lester inviting Odd Fellows of Blacksburg to "turn out" on Sunday.
Ms1988_009_B01_F51_002.pdf

Letter to James Needham, G.S. from Harris P. Saunders (Tadmore Light Lodge #6184) inquiring about membership in the Household of Ruth.
Ms1988_009_B01_F73_001.tif

Letter to Mr. Owens (Tadmore Light Lodge #6184) from Thomas W. Pate (James Lincoln Light Lodge #5700) notifying of a postponed event.
Ms1988-009_OddFellows_B1F57_Letter_1936_0410.jpg

Marketing letter promoting regalia and materials for Thanksgiving Services from The Floding Company, Atlanta.
Ms2008_018_Foster_Jack_1883_1213a.jpg

Letter from Jack Foster, formerly enslaved person and body servant in the 36th Virginia Infantry, to Confederate General John McCausland, reminiscing about the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain and his time in camp service.
Ms1988-009_OddFellows_B1F27_DuesBook_pg02.jpg

Handwritten list of names and dues paid at Tadmore Light Lodge #6184, Blacksburg Va.
Ms1988_009_B01_F17_001.pdf

Loan agreement for $38.50 from Bank of Blacksburg to Tadmore Light Lodge #6189.
Ms1988_009_B02_F03_001.tif

Green lodge ribbon with silver print and metallic tassels. Metallic star in green and white ribbon rosette at top.
Ms2011-088.pdf

The collection consists of one household and recipe book from Macon County, AL. A variety of writers left entries within the journal, most notably…
PhillipsMap.jpg

Map of early Blacksburg showing "present location of the negro population" (exact date unknown).
Ms1988_009_B01_F20_001.pdf

Notebook of handwritten meeting minutes for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184, including some ephemera between pages.
Ms1988_009_B01_F02_001.pdf

Meeting minutes for Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Tadmore Light Lodge #6187, Blacksburg [Virginia]
Ms1988_009_B01_F75_001.tif

Letter announcing a membership drive to gain 500 new members.
Ms1988_009_B01_F90_001.pdf

Odd Fellows Bulletin published by the District Grand Lodge No. 15 including reports and announcements.
Ms1988_009_B01_F61_001.pdf

Souvenir program for biennial Order of Odd Fellows conference held in Charlotte, NC. Includes greeting, photographs of officers, and local…

Charles A. Johnson was born in Wake Forest, Virginia, where he grew up and received his primary education. Johnson graduated from Christiansburg…

Charles Johnson graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1953 and served as President of the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association.…

Esther Jones graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1939. Esther used the skills she acquired at CI to assist her husband in running a…

Frank Bannister was born in Wake Forest, Virginia in 1913, and his family members were descendants of Kentland Plantation slaves, which is now…

Gladys Sokolow graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1953. Gladys grew up in Pulaski County, Virginia and later resided in…

Jacqueline “Jackie” Eaves graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1964 and was a member of the Alumni Association. Jacqueline was born…

James C. Wade was born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. Wade graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1959, and served in the Army before moving…

Mary Smith Mills attended Christiansburg Institute from 1941 to 1945. Mary grew up in Christiansburg, Virginia and later became the first black woman…
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