A Guide to Local History and Memorabilia #1976-55f

A Guide to Local History and Memorabilia

A Collection in
Special Collections and Archives
Collection Number 1976-55f

Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University

Special Collections and Archives
Johnston Memorial Library
P.O. Box 9406
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia 23806
USA
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959
Email: refdesk@vsu.edu
URL: https://library.vsu.edu/

Funding: Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Processed by: Special Collections and Archives Staff

Repository

Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University

Accession Number

1976-55f

Title

A Guide to Local History and Memorabilia 1887-1992

Physical Characteristics

100 pieces

Collector

An artificial collection created by members of the library staff.

Language

English

Abstract

Petersburg and Virginia State University have had a long relationship beggining in 1883. Over this period of time many conferences and programs about Petersburg have been held on the campus of Virginia State University. Additionally, many instructors and officers of the University have been involved in various aspects of the political, social, and economic life of Petersburg.

Administrative Information

Access

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Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

A Guide to Local History and Memoabilia, Accession #1976-55f , Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

Biographical/Historical Information

An artificial collection created by members of the library staff.

Scope and Content Information

Programs, Pamphlets, and flyers of programs, and events are included in this manuscript group. A particular interest are broadsides and flyers announcing various meetings and events.

Local History and Memorabilia

Box-folder 1:1
Program: Joseph Jenkins Roberts Day 1947
Box-folder 1:2
Program: Joseph Jenkins Roberts 1986
Box-folder 1:3
Program: Corner Stone Laying, Petersburg General Hospital 1951
Box-folder 1:4
Peoples Memorial Cemetary Correspondence (copies) 1941-1944
Box-folder 1:5
Peoples Memorial Cemetary Plat Map
Box-folder 1:6
Program: First Baptist Church Celebrating 200 years 1974
Box-folder 1:7
The Little Chapel in Pocahontas (Deal)
Box-folder 1:8
Program: The PIA Petersburg Improvement Association 1961
Box-folder 1:9
Program: The PIA 1966
Box-folder 1:10
Flyer: St. Stevens Church Building Fund 1906
Box-folder 1:11
Education in Ettrick (copy) 1887
Box-folder 1:12
Flyer: Events at YMCA Hall 1902
Box-folder 1:13
Paper: Rodgers, Ernestine The Third Baptist Church 1987
Box-folder 1:14
Paper: Henderson,William,Petersburg Confederate City
Box-folder 1:15
Paper: Henderson,William, Civil War Petersburg 1982
Box-folder 1:16
Event: William Dellwood, Chris Calkins, Edward Coles, Lucious Edwards, William Henderson, and James W. Smith
Box-folder 1:17
James W. Smith The History and Legend of Pocahontas (3 copies)
Box-folder 1:18
Marvin T. Broyhill The Appomattox Iron Works 1989
Box-folder 2:1
The Messenger of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia 1982-1992
Box-folder 2:2
Peabody High School Golden Class Reunion 1984
Box-folder 2:3
Annual Meeting of the 4th District Teachers Association 1947
Box-folder 2:5
The Petersburg Civic Association Yearbook (2 Copies) 1930-931
Box-folder 2:6
The 2nd Annual Fair of the Colored Agricultural and Industrial Association of Virginia 1887
Box-folder 2:7
Petersburg, Virgina Visit by William Howard Taft 1909
Box-folder 2:8
Brief History and Program of the 136th Anniversary of Gillfield Baptist Church William Henry Johnson (3 copies)
Box-folder 2:9
Negro Business Directory 1933
Box-folder 2:10
Luther Porter Jackson A Short History of Gillfield Baptist Church 1937
Box-folder 2:11
The Church and The Negro The Bishop Payne School 1944
Box-folder 2:12
Founders and Jackson Day Dinner Sponsered by the Virginia Voters League 1959
Box-folder 2:13
The Negro Business Association 1937
Box-folder 2:14
The Installation of the Reverend Andrew Jackson White 1963
Box Volume: 2:15
The Zion Herald News Volume 1 #1- Volume 8 # 4
Box-folder 2:16
Bass Fishing Day Florence S. Farley (Mayor) James D. McNeil (Mayor) 1986
Box-folder 2:17
Martin Luther King Program at Gillfield 1987