There is an old saying that everyone has a double somewhere. To my surprise, I found mine in a most unlikely place: the Virginia State…
Roger ChristmanJuly 28, 2010
When Mary Walker Cabell died in 1862, a series of chancery suits were filed in Nelson County by her numerous descendants in an attempt to…
Callie FreedJuly 14, 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
A group of Library of Virginia (LVA) archivists recently traveled to Staunton, Virginia, to visit the Augusta County courthouse. Their goal was to transfer more…
Dale DulaneyJune 28, 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
Founded in 1928, the original intent of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ) was to promote positive relations among Protestants, Catholics, and Jews. Over…
Jessica Tyree BurgessJune 9, 2010
Not all records in the archives are on yellowed paper or centuries old. Correspondence found in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Records gives unique…
Dale DulaneyJune 2, 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
