In 2010, the Roanoke Kiwanis Club celebrated its ninetieth anniversary. This is a program published for that occasion, with a history prepared by Ellen A. Brown. Several pages of advertisements have been omitted because of size constraints
VES was a school that many alumni have fond memories of from their childhood. They remember their teachers, classmates and experiences there with joy. While the school building itself no longer exists, the memories and friendships formed during one's time at VES continue to shape former students.
This document provides an overview of the history of a church in Botetourt County, Virginia from its origins in the 1730s through the 1960s. It outlines key events like the establishment of Botetourt Parish in 1770 and the decline of attendance in the 1800s. It also poses questions about the relationship with Presbyterians, important families, political contexts, and uncertainties around the original church building. The document concludes by acknowledging more work needs to be done to fill gaps and better understand the church's full history.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
George Foster Peabody wrote a letter to New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 20, 1929. In the letter, Peabody disagrees with friends Agar and Apperson on the opportunity for an international winter sports event at Lake Placid. Peabody encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to Apperson explaining his perspective. He also mentions the beautiful ice-coated trees following winter weather but notes the damage to trees. Peabody hopes to see Roosevelt when he visits but acknowledges travel is difficult currently.
Untold stories from_the_virginia_frontierEllen Brown
This document provides a summary of a talk given by Ellen Apperson Brown about untold stories from the Virginia frontier involving captivity, conflict, and competition. It discusses several captivity narratives from the region, including those of Mary Draper Ingles, Thomas Ingles, Peter Looney, and Charles Johnston. It also touches on early settlers like William Preston and William Ingles who competed for land, as well as sources of general conflict on the frontier like disputes over land and changing governments.
This document lists 5 books related to history: Peter Wallenstein's Chapters, Medic in the Stonewall Brigade, March of Mars, Bud Robertson's Telling, and Ann Rinaldi's Or Give Me Death. The books appear to focus on historical events and figures.
John S. Apperson was an early 20th century conservationist who fought to preserve the Adirondack wilderness and islands of Lake George from development. In the 1930s, he led efforts to remove squatters who had built summer homes on state-owned islands. Through legal challenges and public advocacy, Apperson worked to expand state lands and uphold the "forever wild" clause of the NY constitution. He was a tireless defender of the Adirondacks who established several conservation organizations.
Community history projects what i do...Ellen Brown
Ellen Apperson Brown runs a business called Community Archives of SWVA that focuses on collecting, researching, writing, and publishing local history. She has done many projects over the years including oral histories, scanning records, writing articles and books, and teaching workshops. She hopes to partner with local museums and historical societies to expand her work and make historical information more accessible online.
VES was a school that many alumni have fond memories of from their childhood. They remember their teachers, classmates and experiences there with joy. While the school building itself no longer exists, the memories and friendships formed during one's time at VES continue to shape former students.
This document provides an overview of the history of a church in Botetourt County, Virginia from its origins in the 1730s through the 1960s. It outlines key events like the establishment of Botetourt Parish in 1770 and the decline of attendance in the 1800s. It also poses questions about the relationship with Presbyterians, important families, political contexts, and uncertainties around the original church building. The document concludes by acknowledging more work needs to be done to fill gaps and better understand the church's full history.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
George Foster Peabody wrote a letter to New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 20, 1929. In the letter, Peabody disagrees with friends Agar and Apperson on the opportunity for an international winter sports event at Lake Placid. Peabody encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to Apperson explaining his perspective. He also mentions the beautiful ice-coated trees following winter weather but notes the damage to trees. Peabody hopes to see Roosevelt when he visits but acknowledges travel is difficult currently.
Untold stories from_the_virginia_frontierEllen Brown
This document provides a summary of a talk given by Ellen Apperson Brown about untold stories from the Virginia frontier involving captivity, conflict, and competition. It discusses several captivity narratives from the region, including those of Mary Draper Ingles, Thomas Ingles, Peter Looney, and Charles Johnston. It also touches on early settlers like William Preston and William Ingles who competed for land, as well as sources of general conflict on the frontier like disputes over land and changing governments.
This document lists 5 books related to history: Peter Wallenstein's Chapters, Medic in the Stonewall Brigade, March of Mars, Bud Robertson's Telling, and Ann Rinaldi's Or Give Me Death. The books appear to focus on historical events and figures.
John S. Apperson was an early 20th century conservationist who fought to preserve the Adirondack wilderness and islands of Lake George from development. In the 1930s, he led efforts to remove squatters who had built summer homes on state-owned islands. Through legal challenges and public advocacy, Apperson worked to expand state lands and uphold the "forever wild" clause of the NY constitution. He was a tireless defender of the Adirondacks who established several conservation organizations.
Community history projects what i do...Ellen Brown
Ellen Apperson Brown runs a business called Community Archives of SWVA that focuses on collecting, researching, writing, and publishing local history. She has done many projects over the years including oral histories, scanning records, writing articles and books, and teaching workshops. She hopes to partner with local museums and historical societies to expand her work and make historical information more accessible online.
Ellen Apperson Brown gave a talk at her alma mater, Sweet Briar College, talking about her book, John Apperson;s Lake George. She also gave a biographical sketch of her own life and education.
Celebrating the arts - A Silent Auction at Grace Episcopal Church, Asheville, NCEllen Brown
This is a catalog of items being offered for sale at a Silent Auction, with final bidding to be held on Sunday evening, February 26th, 2017, at Grace Episcopal Church, in Asheville, NC. Anyone interested in bidding should come by the church and record you bid in person, or call the church 828-254-2242, and let us help you record your bids. We hope to schedule another auction in the summer, and would welcome any items you may have, especially art and antiques! Proceeds from this event will support outreach.
Preserving Northwest Bay, at Lake GeorgeEllen Brown
Thomas Jefferson once described Lake George, New York, as the most beautiful lake in the world. In the twentieth century, there was in intense struggle to decide whether the lake would retain its natural beauty or be developed for private and commercial interests. Here is a short version of the story.
Mary finds a home in Bedford...A chapter in the life of Mary Draper InglesEllen Brown
Mary Draper Ingles was taken captive by Shawnee Native Americans in 1755 after their attack on Draper's Meadow in Virginia (now Blacksburg, VA). She escaped after a grueling 10-month journey and found refuge in Bedford County, Virginia with her husband William Ingles c. 1756-1759. They likely named their Bedford County home "Ingleside" as later descendants also named their homes. Mary and William had several children, though the fates of some are unknown such as what happened to their son George. Mary endured great hardship but helped establish the Ingles family lineage that continues today in southwest Virginia.
John Apperson fell in love with Lake George and began working to protect and preserve the islands after nearly drowning in a canoe accident in 1908. He adopted and repaired West Dollar Island, and over time expanded his efforts to advocate for the entire Adirondack Park region. Apperson photographed erosion issues, removed illegal structures, befriended politicians like FDR to support conservation causes, and founded the New York Forest Preserve Association. His crowning achievement was donating Dome Island, which he had purchased and protected, to the Nature Conservancy in 1956 to ensure its permanent preservation.
A 21st century Voyage of Discovery...to Eagle RockEllen Brown
A slide show prepared for a history conference on the general topic of transportation...this is the story of an Episcopal Church ( in Fincastle) that started a renovation project of a mission church ( in Eagle Rock) and of the wonderful community they found there... It offers a nice example of collecting oral histories, encouraging preservation of a nearly abandoned building, and offers inspiration for re-purposing and reviving rural communities. ...Also touches on youth ministry, segregation, integration, canals, railroads, and nineteenth century industrial development.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
The Long Way Home, a play about Mary Draper Ingles (1732-1815), was first performed in Radford, Virginia, in 1971. Here is a program from 1976, with signatures and notes from cast members, addressed to my great aunt Mary Draper Ingles, who was about 98 years old that year.
This document summarizes the history of a church in Botetourt County, Virginia from its founding in the 1770s through the early 2000s. It discusses the church's origins among dissenting Presbyterians and Episcopalians, key events and individuals that shaped its growth and challenges over time, including the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and decline in the late 18th/early 19th centuries. The summary also notes a period of renewed life and vitality in the 1960s and outlines next steps to continue documenting the church's history since 1970.
In the 1930's, when many people across the nation were suffering from the devastating drought, John Apperson and his new organization, the Forest Preserve Association, decided to publish a pamphlet to explain the bad agricultural practices that resulted in man-made soil erosion. About 30,000 copies were distributed nationwide.
This magazine was published by the Conservation Department in New York State and shows the collaboration between John S. Apperson, Jr. and Warwick S. Carpenter, then Secretary for the Conservation Commission.
This document summarizes the history of a church in Botetourt County, Virginia from its founding in the 1770s through the early 2000s. It discusses the church's origins among dissenting Presbyterians and Episcopalians, key events and people that shaped its growth and challenges over time, including the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and decline in the late 18th/early 19th centuries. The summary also notes a period of renewed life and vitality in the 1960s and outlines next steps to continue documenting the church's history since 1970.
VES was a school that many alumni have fond memories of from their childhood. They remember their teachers, classmates and experiences there with joy. While the school building itself no longer exists, the memories and friendships formed during one's time at VES continue to shape former students.
Kirk, Ellen, Kate and David Brown...our family moved from Lynchburg, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia, in the summer of 1989. Here are some images that capture those years...
Our family lived in Alexandria for three years, and this is a sort of scrap book that we kept. It seems like a nice way to share the scrap book with my kids and grandchildren, and to preserve and organize our family memories.
Adirondack photography of jsa chapter twoEllen Brown
This batch is about logging...starting way back in 1903! He was providing us with documentary evidence of problems caused by the logging industry, using photographs. I wonder what other conservationists were using this technique in the early part of the 20th century....
This document is a collection of color photographs taken by John S. Apperson Jr. of the Adirondack region. It includes over 50 photos of various landscapes and locations around Lake George such as Black Mountain, The Narrows, Sabbath Day Point, and others. The document acknowledges those who helped preserve and make Apperson's photo collection available through the Adirondack Research Library Facebook page and Union College.
Ellen Apperson Brown gave a talk at her alma mater, Sweet Briar College, talking about her book, John Apperson;s Lake George. She also gave a biographical sketch of her own life and education.
Celebrating the arts - A Silent Auction at Grace Episcopal Church, Asheville, NCEllen Brown
This is a catalog of items being offered for sale at a Silent Auction, with final bidding to be held on Sunday evening, February 26th, 2017, at Grace Episcopal Church, in Asheville, NC. Anyone interested in bidding should come by the church and record you bid in person, or call the church 828-254-2242, and let us help you record your bids. We hope to schedule another auction in the summer, and would welcome any items you may have, especially art and antiques! Proceeds from this event will support outreach.
Preserving Northwest Bay, at Lake GeorgeEllen Brown
Thomas Jefferson once described Lake George, New York, as the most beautiful lake in the world. In the twentieth century, there was in intense struggle to decide whether the lake would retain its natural beauty or be developed for private and commercial interests. Here is a short version of the story.
Mary finds a home in Bedford...A chapter in the life of Mary Draper InglesEllen Brown
Mary Draper Ingles was taken captive by Shawnee Native Americans in 1755 after their attack on Draper's Meadow in Virginia (now Blacksburg, VA). She escaped after a grueling 10-month journey and found refuge in Bedford County, Virginia with her husband William Ingles c. 1756-1759. They likely named their Bedford County home "Ingleside" as later descendants also named their homes. Mary and William had several children, though the fates of some are unknown such as what happened to their son George. Mary endured great hardship but helped establish the Ingles family lineage that continues today in southwest Virginia.
John Apperson fell in love with Lake George and began working to protect and preserve the islands after nearly drowning in a canoe accident in 1908. He adopted and repaired West Dollar Island, and over time expanded his efforts to advocate for the entire Adirondack Park region. Apperson photographed erosion issues, removed illegal structures, befriended politicians like FDR to support conservation causes, and founded the New York Forest Preserve Association. His crowning achievement was donating Dome Island, which he had purchased and protected, to the Nature Conservancy in 1956 to ensure its permanent preservation.
A 21st century Voyage of Discovery...to Eagle RockEllen Brown
A slide show prepared for a history conference on the general topic of transportation...this is the story of an Episcopal Church ( in Fincastle) that started a renovation project of a mission church ( in Eagle Rock) and of the wonderful community they found there... It offers a nice example of collecting oral histories, encouraging preservation of a nearly abandoned building, and offers inspiration for re-purposing and reviving rural communities. ...Also touches on youth ministry, segregation, integration, canals, railroads, and nineteenth century industrial development.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
The Long Way Home, a play about Mary Draper Ingles (1732-1815), was first performed in Radford, Virginia, in 1971. Here is a program from 1976, with signatures and notes from cast members, addressed to my great aunt Mary Draper Ingles, who was about 98 years old that year.
This document summarizes the history of a church in Botetourt County, Virginia from its founding in the 1770s through the early 2000s. It discusses the church's origins among dissenting Presbyterians and Episcopalians, key events and individuals that shaped its growth and challenges over time, including the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and decline in the late 18th/early 19th centuries. The summary also notes a period of renewed life and vitality in the 1960s and outlines next steps to continue documenting the church's history since 1970.
In the 1930's, when many people across the nation were suffering from the devastating drought, John Apperson and his new organization, the Forest Preserve Association, decided to publish a pamphlet to explain the bad agricultural practices that resulted in man-made soil erosion. About 30,000 copies were distributed nationwide.
This magazine was published by the Conservation Department in New York State and shows the collaboration between John S. Apperson, Jr. and Warwick S. Carpenter, then Secretary for the Conservation Commission.
This document summarizes the history of a church in Botetourt County, Virginia from its founding in the 1770s through the early 2000s. It discusses the church's origins among dissenting Presbyterians and Episcopalians, key events and people that shaped its growth and challenges over time, including the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and decline in the late 18th/early 19th centuries. The summary also notes a period of renewed life and vitality in the 1960s and outlines next steps to continue documenting the church's history since 1970.
VES was a school that many alumni have fond memories of from their childhood. They remember their teachers, classmates and experiences there with joy. While the school building itself no longer exists, the memories and friendships formed during one's time at VES continue to shape former students.
Kirk, Ellen, Kate and David Brown...our family moved from Lynchburg, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia, in the summer of 1989. Here are some images that capture those years...
Our family lived in Alexandria for three years, and this is a sort of scrap book that we kept. It seems like a nice way to share the scrap book with my kids and grandchildren, and to preserve and organize our family memories.
Adirondack photography of jsa chapter twoEllen Brown
This batch is about logging...starting way back in 1903! He was providing us with documentary evidence of problems caused by the logging industry, using photographs. I wonder what other conservationists were using this technique in the early part of the 20th century....
This document is a collection of color photographs taken by John S. Apperson Jr. of the Adirondack region. It includes over 50 photos of various landscapes and locations around Lake George such as Black Mountain, The Narrows, Sabbath Day Point, and others. The document acknowledges those who helped preserve and make Apperson's photo collection available through the Adirondack Research Library Facebook page and Union College.