John L. Heatwole Collection 1802-1901
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Heatwole, John L., 1948-2006
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Born in Washington D.C., John L. Heatwole (1948-2006) was an artist, woodcarver, tour guide, local historian and folklorist. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working at the Library of Congress, Heatwole moved to Dayton in 1974 with his wife, Miriam. Throughout his lifetime he sat on various committees and boards related to both art and history, and received several awards for his work. He chaired the Rockingham County Bicentennial Committee and in 1991 he was the first Virginian to dis...