Earl Alvin Gerhardt, Jr., collection, 1924-1972, 1963-1972.

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Earl Alvin Gerhardt, Jr., collection, 1924-1972, 1963-1972.

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Includes articles, pamphlets, notes, newspaper clippings, etc., relating to the history of Lynchburg, Virginia, and the surrounding area and the creation of the city museum. Topics include historic buildings, education, slavery, African-American businesses, as well as biographical studies such as John Warwick Daniel (1842-1910), and a study of New London Academy in Forest, Virginia. Also included are the records of the Lynchburg Hosiery Mill Association, a benefit association for workers in the mill, records of the closing of Lynchburg Hosiery Mills, and records of the Burton Hosiery Mill.

16 boxes.

Lynchburg Public Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8197765

Lynchburg Public Library

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Lynchburg Historical Society.

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Historic Lynchburg Foundation, Inc.

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Lynchburg Hosiery Mill, Inc.

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Gerhardt, E. Alvin.

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Born Lynchburg, Va., museum director in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Rocky Mount (Tenn.) Historical Association; director of museum studies and director of President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library at Tusculum College, Greeneville, Tenn.; author. From the description of Earl Alvin Gerhardt, Jr., collection, 1924-1972, 1963-1972. (Lynchburg Public Library). WorldCat record id: 77546406 ...

Lynchburg Historical Foundation

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The Historic Lynchburg Foundation and the Lynchburg Historical Society merged in 1972 to form the Lynchburg Historical Foundation. All three groups are represented in this collection. The purpose of the groups is preservation of Lynchburg's history. From the description of Papers, 1934-1979. (Lynchburg Public Library). WorldCat record id: 29681087 ...

Burton Hosiery Mill (Firm)

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Daniel, John W. (John Warwick), 1842-1910

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Daniel was born and educated at Lynchburg, Virginia, served in the Confederate Army and practised law afterwards. He was a member of Congress from 1885-1887 and a United States Senator from 1887-1910. From the description of Papers, 1849-1910 (inclusive), 1865-1910 (bulk). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 122471372 John Warwick Daniel (1842-1910) was prominent in Virginia and national political circles. He served as a representative and senator both on a state ...

New London Academy (Forest, Va.)

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Lynchburg Hosiery Mill Association, Inc.

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