Russell Guinn Collection

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James Russell Guinn (1903-1997) was a local Culpeper photographer and following his death his collection of photographs was donated to the Museum of Culpeper History where they have been grouped into the “Russell Guinn Collection”.

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    John W. Yowell Hardware
    (Culpeper County Library, 2019-01-21) No Author
    Image of the John W. Yowell Hardware store including Western Auto Associates.
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    Davis Street looking east (ca. 1910)
    (Culpeper County Library, 2019-01-21) No Author
    "There are still a few trees on Davis Street at this time. At left J. Messinger & Company, dry goods and clothing store, in recent years this building was a part of Newberry's. Farther east the steeple of the old Baptist Church, built in 1892, can be seen, this steeple was removed in 1968. In the far background, across the railroad tracks, stood the Waverly Hotel, built in 1858 as a girls school, it no longer stands having been razed in 1973. On right at the corner of Main and Davis is the R.F. Booton furniture store, built in 1898, now Gayheart's drug store. The J.A. Swan Jr. & Company farm machinery building built in 1903, can be seen, it is now Culpeper Appliances, Inc." -- note with photograph.
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    Briscoe's General Merchandise Store
    (Culpeper County Library, 2019-01-21) No Author
    "General merchandise store of Mr. Briscoe, about 1903. It was located in what is now the west half of Lerner's. J.A. Frensley's Culpeper Bargain House succeeded Mr.Briscoe, others who later used this building were Rob't P. Whitestone's Jewelry and D.M. Stultz's Jewelry Store. Pictured from left to right: Poesy Jasper - man standing in store, unknown - Mr. Briscoe - John W. Shotwell. Not in picture Turner Delaney, who also worked for Mr. Briscoe" -- note with photograph.
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    Davis Street in winter ca. 1912
    (Culpeper County Library, 2019-01-21) No Author
    Image of snow covered Davis Street ca. 1912.
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    Bowman and Swan Farm Implement store
    (Culpeper County Library, 2019-01-21) No Author
    Photo of the front of the Bowman and Swan Farm Implement Store from Davis Street.
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    Davis Steet (early 1900's)
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author; J. F. Latha[??], Stationers
    Photograph of Davis Street from the early 1900's.
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    Virginia Star building
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of the Virginia Star building on Davis Street.
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    J. A. Swan Jr. And Co. (ca. 1911)
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of J. A. Swan Jr. and Co. around 1911.
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    Beckwith Green's Grocery 1944
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of the inside of Beckwith Green's Grocery store in June 1944.
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    Davis Street looking west (ca. 1930)
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of Davis Street looking west in the 1930's.
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    Camp Sale, Virginia National Guard encampment 1911
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    "Encampment of National Guard companies from all over Virginia in the summer of 1911. It was called Camp Sale in honor of Gen. W.W. Sale, Adjt. General of Virginia, at the time. The camp was located between, what is now the Old Fredericksburg Road and the Orange Road Rt. 15. Camp opened July 23rd. Ran for some weeks. The Governor of Virginia, Hon. Wm. H. Mann, visited the camp on Tuesday, August 8, 1911. A luncheon in his honor was held in the mess hall, among the guests were: H.C. Burrows, Mayor of Culpeper and Archie L. Goodloe, President of the Business Men's Association" -- note with photograph.
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    Confederate veterans on the steps of the Culpeper County Courthouse (ca. 1906)
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    "Front row from left: (4) J. M. Beckham, (5) W. P. 'Billy' Hill, (6) Wm. C. Petty, (7) H.C. Burrows, (8) John A. Holtzman, (9) R. M. Thompson, (11) J. Mortimer Newhouse. Second row: (4) Robert Clore, (6) James K. Weakley. Third row: (5) R. P. Thrall (with large white beard). Fourth row: (2) W. D. Colvin, (4) Robert Lewis Weaver, Fifth row: (2) J.S. 'Jim' Yowell. Some of you may be able to identify others" -- note with photograph.
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    Northern Virginia's Odd Fellow's Association meeting 1925
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author; Homeier and Clark Studio, Richmond, Va
    Photograph of the Northern Virginia's Odd Fellow's Association meeting in front of the Culpeper County Courthouse on October 7th, 1925.
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    Northern Virginia's Odd Fellow's Association meeting 1925
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author; Homeier and Clark Studio, Richmond, Va
    Photograph of the Northern Virginia's Odd Fellow's Association meeting in front of the Culpeper County Courthouse on October 7th, 1925.
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    Culpeper Town Council
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author; George M. Jameson
    "1928, the year the Municipal Building was dedicated, Gov. Bryd, and the Marine Band, took part in the dedication. Town Council and Town Officers. From left: Z.T. George, Treasurer; Atwell Somerville; E.A. Walter, Supt. of Streets; Byrd Leavell; Sam Browning, Mayor; E.E. Johnson, Town Atty.; John S. Covington; Charlie Hitt; Fred P. Hudgins, Recorder; Bowman Clark" -- note with photograph.
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    Enterprise Newspaper and Publishing House 1914
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of Enterprise Newspaper and Publishing House located in the L. P. Nelson building in 1914.
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    Individuals in uniform
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of individuals in uniform and Mayor T. I. Martin.
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    East Davis Street (ca. 1910)
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of East Davis Street around 1910.
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    Culpeper Volunteer Fire Company
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author; George M. Jameson
    Photograph of the Culpeper Volunteer Fire Company in front of the municipal building.
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    Officers of the Culpeper Volunteer Fire Company 1950
    (Culpeper County Library, 2018-08-14) No Author
    Photograph of the officers of the Culpeper Volunteer Fire Company in front of the municipal building in 1950.
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