In May 1863, a team of Confederate topographical engineers surveying and mapping Louisa County were surprised by Union cavalry. All but one of the team…
Trenton HizerSeptember 29, 2010
Interested in what’s new in the archives at the Library of Virginia? You can find out in two reports compiled quarterly by LVA staffers: The Library of Virginia…
Roger ChristmanAugust 16, 2010
(The following editorial is reprinted here courtesy of the Smyth County News & Messenger. It originally ran 28 July 2010.) In some ways it is…
Dale DulaneyAugust 9, 2010
On 5 July 1858, the remains of former President James Monroe were transported aboard the Jamestown amid much ceremony from New York City’s Marble Cemetery to Hollywood…
Craig MooreJuly 7, 2010
As I was inventorying a collection of federal records housed at the Library, I stumbled upon a box of papers that did not seem to…
Renee SavitsJune 30, 2010
Genealogists researching enslaved African Americans face serious challenges. Records that exist for the free population do not exist for the enslaved since slaves were considered…
Sarah NerneyJune 23, 2010
Looking for the Web site of Governor Tim Kaine (2006-2010), which was taken down at the end of his term? The Library of Virginia can…
Roger ChristmanJune 16, 2010
The Library of Virginia (LVA) is pleased to announce the completion of an additional digital scanning project. The processing, indexing, and digital reformatting of the…
Vince BrooksJune 11, 2010
These records are part of the Virginia State Penitentiary Collection, 1796-1991 (Accession 41558). Access to the execution files and four audio cassettes is restricted for…
Roger ChristmanMay 26, 2010
