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Adding an Old Glow to Christmas
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/12/1971
Black and white photograph of Thomas S. Adams, Julie Norton and Harriet Frye decorating gaslights with strands of garland; their homes are in the His…
Campus comes to life
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/28/1983
Black and white photograph of parents moving their student into dorms at Virginia Commonwealth University; Rhoads Hall at left; they pull clothes and…
ERA, Susan B. Anthony recalled
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/15/1984
Black and white photograph of numerous women participating in an Equal Rights Amendment rally in Capitol Square; they stand outside in line against i…
Hanging Wreaths at Maymont
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/7/1978
Black and white photograph of Frank Cole at top of ladder hanging Christmas wreath on window of farm building at Maymont in Richmond, Virginia; Carli…
Carlie Collier Helps Frank Cole Decorate Maymont …
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/7/1978
Black and white photograph of Carlie Collier handing a Christmas wreath to Frank Cole; Cole hangs onto ladder on side of silo building; they decorate…
Santa Addresses His Fans
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/23/1976
Black and white photograph of Santa Claus standing on a platform in the Nations Bank plaza in downtown Richmond, Virginia; his back is to the camera,…
Santa Passes Out Candy Canes
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/10/1979
Black and white photograph of Santa Claus passing out candy canes to young children; the kids are all bundled up in winter coats and hats and stand o…
Strayed Santa
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/19/1982
Black and white photograph of a man dressed as Santa Claus standing on side of Route 156 and waving to cars; Benjamin Harrison Bridge in background; …
Woman Sells Christmas Wreaths
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/23/1971
Black and white photograph of a woman selling evergreen Christmas wreaths; she has tables set up outside; woman at right buys a wreath and holds Mill…
Robert and Joetta Anthony Buy Tree for Half-Price
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/27/1982
Black and white photograph of Robert and Joetta Anthony leaving Miller & Rhoads Department Store with an artificial Christmas tree that they bought a…
On Dasher, on Dancer…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/2/1982
Black and white photograph of a car driving on Chippenham Parkway in the metro-Richmond, Virginia area; trunk of car is propped open, with a large bo…
Men Decorate Capitol Christmas Tree
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/11/1975
Black and white photograph of men decorating large Christmas tree in Capitol Square; scaffolding set up next to tree, to allow men to reach top of tr…
Governor Godwin Addresses Christmas Crowd
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/16/1976
Black and white photograph of Virginia Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr. standing outside at podium on the Capitol Square grounds and speaking to crowd o…
Getting Ready for Christmas
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
11/13/1973
Black and white photograph of city workmen putting up Christmas decorations in downtown Richmond, Virginia; Christmas tree and large garland-draped c…
State Christmas Tree
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/16/1975
Black and white photograph of a large group of people standing outside for Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia; Vi…
Christmas Tree is Laden with Stars
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/15/1975
Black and white photograph of a man decorating large tree in downtown Richmond, Virginia with paper stars; tree is covered in the stars; Richmond Cit…
Workmen Decorate 21-Foot Virginia Cedar On State …
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/7/1978
Black and white photograph of workmen decorating the first Christmas tree in Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia; the tree is a 21-foot tall Virginia …
For Americans Held Hostage
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/12/1979
Black and white photograph of a large group of people gathered outside in downtown Richmond, Virginia; Christmas tree in background at right; group g…
Workmen Decorate State Christmas Tree
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/7/1982
Black and white photograph of two men decorating Christmas tree in Capitol Square; they sit and stand atop scaffolding set up next to tree; man sitti…
Ornamental edibles
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/10/1982
Black and white photograph of a Maymont Middle School class holding hands and standing in a circle around a large evergreen tree on the grounds of Ma…
Spirit of Giving
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/17/1975
Black and white photograph of a man ringing bell and collecting donations for Salvation Army; he wears a Salvation Army smock, winter coat and hat; a…
Mrs. Conal Timberlake, who has been blind since 1…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/14/1975
Black and white photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Conal Timberlake, their son Conal, Jr., and a young couple listening to Christmas carolers; two of the mus…
Christmas Charity
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
11/26/1971
Black and white photograph of a child donating money to the Salvation Army; man stands inside Salvation Army booth and holds bell; child smiles; anot…
Policeman Spreads Christmas Cheer
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
11/19/1971
Black and white photograph of a policeman on horseback in downtown Richmond, Virginia; he leans over and receives a present from a little girl; artif…