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New River Notes Photo Gallery

A Collection of historic and current photos mostly covering the upper New River area of southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina.

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TOWNOFSALTVILLE057.jpg729 viewsThis photo was taken by Don Smith {dsmith1043@comcast.net}April 13, 2007 at 3:35 p.m.
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Chilhowie - Apple Exhibit729 viewsThis photo courtesy of Edna Bonham Love shows the 1916 exhibition that H. L. Bonham made for the Smyth County Fair. Shown are a variety of apples and other agricultural products.
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Saltville - R. B. Worthy High School729 viewsR. B. WORTHY HIGH SCHOOL / SALTVILLE, VA. / JUNE 1973 / 200MM TELEPHOTO FROM HILL BEHIND MADAM RUSSELL CHURCH. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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wythevillediner.jpg728 viewsThis March 1943 photo shows truckers enjoying a meal in Wytheville, Virginia.
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Walton's Furnace - Walton's Furnace United Methodist Church728 viewsPhoto by Shawn Dunford, courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
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mabrymillblacksmithshop.jpg728 viewsMore information can be found at this brief website about Mabry Mill. This is from a 1970s sytle postcard.
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Perkins, Emma Lou728 viewsHere is Emma Lou Perkins. Can you tell me who her parents are? courtesy of Cathy Bellcjbell47@goldenwest.net
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Sexton, Troy Steven and Martha AnnWarren728 viewsTroy Steven Sexton and Martha Ann Warren Sexton. Submitted by great granddaughter Lynn Sexton Gallegos Arbadella64@yahoo.com


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Phipps, Emory Family728 viewsPhipps Family

This is a picture of the Emory Phipps family. Based on information I've researched, I believe the following to be true: Emory Phipps is seated with Thomas Phipps on his lap, his wife Ida Perry Phipps is holding Delmar Emory Phipps on her lap with daughters Elva Phipps Sage and Ora Phipps Hamby. One of the two standing boys is Roscoe Phipps and the other is unknown - not sure which is which. I believe this picture was taken in 1912 because Ida died in May 1912. Any information about the individuals in the picture would be greatly appreciated. Picture submitted by great granddaughter Lynn Sexton Gallegos Arbadella64@yahoo.com
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doughtonrufus.jpg727 viewsSon of J. Horton Doughton and Rebecca Jones, served as Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
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taylorclydejulie.jpg727 viewsCourtesy of Gabrielle Taylor and Clarence Taylor.
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oct38football8.jpg727 viewsNo idea who these fellows are, but they are from a collection taken October 1, 1938 at the Glade Spring - Saltville Football game.
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