Author Archives: Sharon
Rodes, Charles Sr (1835)
The Will of Charles Rhodes, Sr 1835 Nelson County, Virginia In the name of God, Amen, I Charles Rodes Senior, of the County of Nelson and State of Virginia, being considerably advanced in life, and in some respects infirm in … Continue reading
Rhodes, William (1884)
The Will of William Rhodes 1884 Albemarle County, Virginia Will Book 29, p. 489 July 31, 1884 William Rhodes, his will At mi death I want mi wife Mary E Rhodes to have what I now own her life time … Continue reading
Rhodes, Reuben Sr (1844)
The Will of Reuben Roads Sr April 1844 Amherst County, Virginia Will Book 11, p. 229 In the name of almighty God Amen. I Reuben Roads, Sr. of the County of Amherst and State of Virginia do hereby, last will … Continue reading
The Making of “Toy Soldiers”
The movie, “Toy Soldiers,” was filmed at Miller School of Albemarle near Charlottesville, Virginia. Most of the pictures below were taken by a former teacher who gave me permission to share them on my website. Building the Wall/Campus Renovation Designing … Continue reading
Goblins, Creatures & Character Sculptures
Every few years, I would have my students watch the movie Labyrinth and the documentary about the making of this fun fantasy movie that starred David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. A Jim Henson and George Lucas production in the mid 1980s, … Continue reading
Oldenburg-Inspired Sculptures
Students (middle school and later high school) were introduced to the monumental sculptural works of Claes Oldenburg. Excited by the prospect of “supersizing” an ordinary object, students brainstormed to come up with ideas. Once they’d made a decision on which object … Continue reading
Agam-Inspired “Kinetic” Art
Middle school students were introduced to “Agamographs”; the work of artist Yaacov Agam, Focusing on artwork which moves or appears to move, students were challenged to develop their own piece of “visually kinetic” artwork. Many students found it helpful to … Continue reading
Rhodes, Mary (1850)
The Will of Mary Rhodes – 1850/1861 Albemarle County, VA Will Book 26, p. 247 In the name of God, Amen. I Mary Rhodes of Albemarle County & State of Virginia being in delicate bodily health, but in an usual … Continue reading
Rhodes, John W. (1845)
The Will of John W. Rhodes 1845Albemarle County, VirginiaWill Book 17, Pages 377-378 I John W Rhoades do make this my last will and testament in manner and form followingTo Wit – First – It is my will and desire … Continue reading
McComb, William (1881)
The Will of William McComb Augusta County, Virginia, Will Book 51, p. 384 Probated 28 August 1886 (transcribed by Sharon K. Barrett, 17 March 2015) I, William McComb of the County of Augusta in the State of Virginia being old … Continue reading