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Archives for December 2018
Tobacco Barns• Preserving History in the Old Belt
Preservation Virginia, a private, nonprofit, statewide historic preservation leader holds the notable distinction of being the first statewide historic preservation organization established in the nation. For more than 129 years, Preservation Virginia has worked to ensure the relevance of the Commonwealth’s historic places. The multi-faceted and impactful nature of advocacy programs, six historic sites including […]
Making Life Better • The Story of Southern Pine Electric Power Association
The information within these pages comes from numerous sources and recollections of directors, employees, members, and community leaders. Our sincere gratitude goes to the people who contributed their time and expertise toward developing the content of this book and to Mr. Don Jordan for his valuable assistance during the course of this project. Without his […]
Alpha Phi International Fraternity • The Second Fifty Years, 1923–1972
In 1923 Alpha Phi counted twenty-six installed chapters, twenty-five of which were still active. In its mid-years, eighty-three new chapters were added. The Fraternity that began with its Original Ten had 4,932 initiated members by 1922; by 1972 the number rose to 55,337. Volume II of Alpha Phi’s history explores the forces and faces that […]
