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Fairfax Grant to Henry Baker of Frederick County, Virginia, July 8, 1777

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Lorna Loring

Out of the Archives is a weekly blog highlighting items in the collections of the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives.

Thomas, Lord Fairfax Collection, 56 WFCHS THL

Today’s out of the Archives blog features a land grant from Thomas, Lord Fairfax, to Henry Baker for a “certain tract of waste and ungranted land called the Horse Lick on the Drains of Back Creek” that amounted to 195 acres. The grant was signed and sealed by Fairfax on July 8, 1777.

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Color Our World For Teens

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Sarah Hott

Looking ahead to summer, you won’t want to miss the Color Our World Summer Reading Program! Log your minutes in the Beanstack app to get virtual tickets for a chance at some great prizes. This year at the Handley branch, teens ages 12-17 will check in at the Information Services desk on the first floor for free books and prizes. Choose a free YA book for every 6 hours of logged reading. 

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Teen Advisory

Teen Advisory Board: Let your voice be heard!

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You’re an important part of our community! Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and help make a
difference at the Bowman Library. Advisory Board members play an important role in establishing new teen programs and
growing existing teen programs while earning volunteer hours.  

We are currently seeking nominations for open leadership positions for the coming school year. 

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