Happy Archives Month! The month of October is a special time for archivists across the state as we celebrate archival material and the archival profession.…
Mary Ann Mason, They/ThemOctober 5, 2022
The following is republished with permission from Quail Bell Magazine and Ghia Vitale. REMIX is a contest that showcases archive-inspired art and literary submissions. Check…
Vince BrooksOctober 2, 2019
Every year, seemingly on cue, nature gets the message that we’ve had enough heat and humidity. October dawns and the mornings get crisper, the leaves…
Vince BrooksOctober 5, 2016
It’s that glorious time of year again when the air is cooler, leaves are donning their autumnal colors, and archives and special collections are on…
Vince BrooksOctober 14, 2015
Do you have burning questions for an archivist here at the Library of Virginia or elsewhere? Questions like, What’s your favorite document? Where did you…
Vince BrooksOctober 29, 2014
Usually at Out of the Box we offer up stories found by our archivists in the many collections held at the Library of Virginia, but today, we’re…
Bari HelmsOctober 30, 2013
October and Archives Month are finally here! This year’s theme, “Homegrown: Celebrating Virginia’s Cultural Heritage in its Archives and Special Collections,” celebrates the diverse culture in…
Bari HelmsOctober 2, 2013
October brings back falling leaves, cooler weather, football, and most importantly Archives Month! Governor Bob McDonnell has officially proclaimed October as Virginia Archives Month. And…
Bari HelmsOctober 1, 2012
Saturday, October 1, marked the official beginning of Archives Month, a nationwide celebration recognizing the critical role that archives and archivists play in preserving the…
Carl ChildsOctober 3, 2011
October is Archives Month! The theme of this year’s celebration in Virginia is Making Connections: Archives and Imagination. Archives Month celebrates those institutions and individuals…
Dale DulaneyOctober 1, 2010
