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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.


Most viewed - New River Valley People
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hicks4.jpg956 viewsSidney James Hicks, Louise Ellen Hicks, and Lonna Arville Hicks. Courtesy of Thom Houk.
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drucillablevins.jpg956 viewsDaughter of Melvin C. Sturgill and Celia Pennington, 1st wife of Henry C. Blevins. Lived at Konnarock, Smyth County, VA. Photo courtesy of Mary C. Blevins mcblevins@smyth.net
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Dunham, M. S.955 viewsM. S. DUNHAM / WELL FIELDS AND ROADS SUPERINTENDANT FOR MATHIESON ALKALI WORKS SHOWN AT HOME ON WEST MAIN ST. SALTVILLE, VA. WITH HIS 1928 STUDEBAKER ABOUT 1930.

PHOTO FROM DUNHAM COLLECTION COURTESY MYRL DUNHAM. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net
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MaggieKilbyPennington(topleft)andPopKilbyYoung(bottomm.jpg954 viewsMaggie Kilby Pennington (top left) and Mary "Pop" Kilby Young (Middle bottom). Others unknown. Does anyone know who they are? Courtesy of Danny Miller millerd@fuse.net

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davisdoc.jpg952 viewsPhoto 1937, from collections of the Library of Congress.
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Russell, Samuel Francis952 viewsBorn in Grayson County, VA, moved to Marion, VA as a young adult. He was a note maker of mountain dulcimers. Courtesy of Judy Russell Powers.
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Senter, Rosamond Pugh952 viewsWife of Calvin Halbert Senter. Courtesy of Trula Fay Purkey.
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Helton, Hugh951 viewsHUGH HELTON / SALTVILLE, VA. / MOMA GRAND OPENING / APRIL 5, 2008. Courtesy of Don mith [emaildsmith1043@comcast.net[/email]

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spencerchildren2.jpg950 viewsChildren of Wiliam Spencer and Mahala Weaver Spencer. Courtesy of Bryan Spencer.
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farmerluther2.jpg950 viewsThis photo is circa 1930. Courtesy of Anita Kay Wyatt.
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weaverclauderuth.jpg949 viewsSiblings, children of Hampton Columbus Weaver and Luzilla Sturgill.
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