In June 1919, Congress sent the proposed Nineteenth Amendment, guaranteeing women's right to vote, to the states for ratification. By the end of the year,…
Brent TarterFebruary 12, 2020
Publishing Anne Spencer: The Crisis, February 1920
One hundred years ago, the first published work of Virginia poet, librarian, and activist Anne Spencer appeared in the February…
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This blog entry is the latest installment in a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what…
Vince BrooksFebruary 10, 2020
2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees African Americans and people of African descent have been a part of Virginia’s—and America’s—story since European…
Emma ItoFebruary 5, 2020
T he Virginia Land Office patents and grants comprise an invaluable grouping of original landownership records for the Commonwealth. The Library of Virginia has indexed…
Amanda MorrellJanuary 29, 2020
Did you know that you can check out books from the Library of Virginia? If you are looking for books about Virginia we've got you…
Donna PletcherJanuary 27, 2020
T he Library of Virginia's exhibition We Demand: Women's Suffrage in Virginia is now open. This year marks the centennial of the ratification of the…
Mari JulienneJanuary 22, 2020
