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First published in June 1970

This price comparison sheet from 1931 provides some insight into the value of items of the period. Below is a list of what these items would cost today, calculating for inflation: 100# Sugar $ 71.77 1 Bbl. Flour $ 50.24 10# Meat $ 11.48 1#…

Prior to departure, many officers were provided with checklists like the one here. This was to ensure that legal and medical issues were taken care of so the focus would be on their duty in helping to win the war. This structured list, and ones…

This is a postcard of the buildings of the Boyd Smith Mine, one of the larger mines in the area. With twenty-four mines in the Contrary Creek area, mining was a large source of employment for Louisa County.

This is a postcard of the business center for the Arminius Mines. The Arminius Mines struggled financially as they were constantly behind in their shipments. The company changed owners on several occasions. In the first sale, they hoped to obtain…

Post office # 91, Fredericks Hall, Va.

Jesse J. Porter first owned the Porter/Garnett house. A confederate veteran, Mr. Porter was elected into office as Deputy Clerk in 1875, and served until his death in 1912.

The Slave Insurrection of 1816

This is a photograph of sisters Lucy, Mary, and Fannie Kennedy of Louisa County, Virginia. Mary Kennedy passed away not too long after this photo was taken in an accident, however her two sisters Lucy and Fannie both later attended Mary Washington…

Physical and mental requirements for service were, and still are, important to the military – as they help to determine how a person will fit into a certain role and the likelihood of success in that field. Physical combat is not the only aspect…

This photograph, taken October 7, 1943, shows Ralph Maddox in his World War II uniform. Photographs of family members, oftentimes in uniform, were mementos cherished by loved ones back home, as their fathers, sons, brothers, and cousins served…

In this photo, one observer – Pauline Towsey – stands inside the shack used by the group during their volunteer time.

The group photo was taken on August 14, 1942 at the Louisa Observation Post; their group name, “Three Roses and Two Thorns”, is written on the back of the photograph, along with their nicknames.

1935 photograph of Valentine's Mill from Library of Congress

Photo of Valentine's Mill dated 1935, from the Library of Congress

A 1935 photograph furnished to LCHS by two different donors. One note states:
"Valentine Mill located on Rte. 22 about 2 miles west of Trevilians. Photo taken in 1935 by Frances Benjamen Johnston, WPA photographer, furnished to Society by Ferol O.…

Photo of Shelton's Mill Ruins

Photo of Shelton's Mill

Photo of Shelton's Mill