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4 John Randolph and the Field of Honor By John d’Entremont
To quote the author: “Once we hack our way through all the distracting bizarreness and peculiarities of the man, we find a core that still radiates resonance and the power to haunt.”
12 David Ross and the Oxford Iron Works: A Study of Industrial Slavery in the Early Nineteenth-Century South by Charles B. Dew Don’t be put off by the dry-sounding title. Dew presents an eye-opening human drama. This glimpse into the lives of Abram, Patsey, Little Fanny, Solomon, Jenny, and Carpenter George creates a powerful, humbling, lasting impression.
26 The History of Riverside Park By Heidi James If you think you know something about the history of Riverside Park, just wait. James’s detailed account of the park’s ups and downs is insightful, instructive, and inspiring.
38 “Hang-Out” Places: Lynchburg, Virginia, in the 1950s
By Gene W. Tomlin A trip down memory lane turns into a walk on the wild side as the author revisits his “bad boy” roots. This is not your father’s tour of historic sites. Grab your fake I.D. and let’s go.
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3 From the Editor 46 History in Brief 48 Books of Interest
FRONT COVER:
One “hang-out” place was Reynolds Drug Store at 721 Main Street (now a parking lot across the sreet from Genworth). This 1940s photo, taken by S. O. Fisher Studio, has been hand colored by its owner, Nancy B. Marion.
FALL/WINTER 2007
Official Publication of the Lynchburg Historical Foundation
PUBLISHER
Nancy Blackwell Marion
EDITOR
Mary M. Abrams
DESIGN
The Design Group
EDITORIAL BOARD Lamar Cecil
Peter Houck
James Huston
Greg Krueger Jon Kukla
Thomas Ledford Nancy Marion Marilyn Martin William Young
Lynch’s Ferry is published twice a year by Blackwell Press 311 Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24504 Telephone (434) 847-0939
Subscription orders and notice of change of address should be sent to the above address. Subscription rate is $10.00 per year (2 issues) or $18.00 for two years (4 issues) paid in advance.
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Postcard courtesy of Joy Graybill