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1938 Firemen's Fair
In spite of the Depression, large scale community events such as parades and fairs were among the most popular entertainments in communities large and small.
The Firemen's Fair was held each July 4th in the Town of Louisa and included…
The Firemen's Fair was held each July 4th in the Town of Louisa and included…
369th Infantry Regiment Photos
These images were found in a house about to be torn down across from the Zions Crossroads firestation on Poindexter Road and Route 250 in 2012. It is believed to be of the 369th Infantry Regiment, better known as the Harlem Hellfighters or the Black…
Adam Toler's Ledger Book (1782-1790)
Adam Toler, born in 1766, took detailed notes in a ledger book throughout his education. In a linen-covered notebook, there are comments regarding measurements in many different subjects, including time, the division of money and crops, simple…
Administrator 's Sale of valuable slaves sold at public auction
Auction at the late residence of R. Omohundro, Sr., deceased, situated in Fluvanna, within three miles of Columbia; seventeen total slaves, likely valuable farm hands; payment to Farmer's Bank of Virginia at Richmond.
Afton Railroad Station
Afton Railroad Station, east of Crozet tunnel circa 1950's
Aircraft Spotters Instructions
Volunteers typically served only once per week, so clear reminders of protocols were vital for consistency of reporting and information.
This page gives a quick review of the instructions volunteers were to follow to send a "flash" report upon…
This page gives a quick review of the instructions volunteers were to follow to send a "flash" report upon…
Aircraft Warning Service Armband
This armband immediately identified the wearer as a member of this important civilian volunteer corp. This armband is from the collection of the Goochland County Historical Society. Spotters were stationed in every county and state across the…
Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer Observer Pin
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, many citizens became fearful of additional attack on American soil. While many could not enter into military service, they opted instead to volunteer some of their time to aid from their hometown. A pin and…
Albon P. Mann
This image is of Albon P. Mann, Superintendent of the Arminius Mines. Albon P. Mann carried the main responsibility for the productivity of the mine and was in constant correspondence with manufacturers whom he had made contracts with. His brother,…
Alice's Letter to Lizzie #1
This hastily-written five-page letter is the first in a series of letters from Alice to Lizzie in December 1937. This particular letter sheds some light on the topics of family and death during the Depression. While little is known about the…
Alice's Letter to Lizzie #2
In this follow-up letter, Alice attempts to alleviate some of the tension by explaining how the previous letter's contents were based upon a misunderstanding. It is claimed that Lelia, the "she" referenced in both this letter and the previous one,…