Archives Identifying a Ledger: A Noteworthy Business Record at the Library of Virginia The Library of Virginia started accessioning business records in 1911. State Librarian Henry Read McIlwaine recognized the importance of such records. “From this source by…Kenneth ForestJanuary 22, 2024
ArchivesManuscripts & Special Collections Revolutionary Provenance: Washington’s Letter and Cornwallis’ Cup at the Library of Virginia Every record and artifact at the Library of Virginia not only tells a story, but also has a story. The latter is referred to as…Kenneth ForestJune 5, 2023
Archives Dear Jonnie: The Correspondence of a Gay Couple in Virginia in the Roaring 20s. The archives of the Library of Virginia contain a noteworthy collection of letters offering a rare glimpse into the lives of LGBTQ people a century…Kenneth ForestAugust 1, 2022