A few years ago, my mother and I were cleaning out some closets and I ran across a scrapbook she made as a college freshman.…
Ginny DunnMarch 1, 2021
The Library of Virginia is now open by appointment only. During this initial reopening phase, researchers will be able to use the collections by appointment…
Donna PletcherFebruary 22, 2021
African Americans and people of African descent have been a part of Virginia’s—and America’s—story since European colonization of the North American continent began. Yet the…
Mari JulienneFebruary 19, 2021
On 13 September 1886, an ill W. W. Colley returned to Richmond, Virginia, from Liberia, trying once again to outrun scandal. However, the month-long boat…
Jessi BennettFebruary 17, 2021
This blog entry is part of a series introducing Library of Virginia employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what…
Vince BrooksFebruary 15, 2021
Last week marked the 70th anniversary of the February 1951 executions of the Martinsville Seven. Joe Henry Hampton, Howard Lee Hairston, Booker T. Millner, Frank…
Roger ChristmanFebruary 10, 2021
Occasionally, we ask guest writers to share information or stories about researching in our collections, public library programming or activities, and other topics which Library…
Guest ContributorFebruary 8, 2021
Since 1967, Americans have been gathering around their televisions at this time of year to watch the pugnacity and pageantry that is the National Football…
Vince BrooksFebruary 3, 2021
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have noticed a steady increase in the number of people cycling in my neighborhood. Cycling has always…
Jennifer HuffFebruary 1, 2021
The “Runaway Slaves” Records, 1791-1863, available at Virginia Untold: the African American Narrative, include reports, accounts, correspondence, court records, and receipts concerning expenses incurred by…
Greg CrawfordJanuary 27, 2021
The Library of Virginia is now open by appointment only. During this initial reopening phase, researchers will be able to use the collections by appointment…
Donna PletcherJanuary 25, 2021
For Local Records staff at the Library of Virginia, one of the few positive effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic has been the ability to…
Callie FreedJanuary 20, 2021
As the world enters 2021, we continue to ride a roller coaster of news (and emotions) regarding the COVID-19 virus. Our smart phones provide almost…
John DealJanuary 13, 2021
This is an entry in a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on behind…
Vince BrooksJanuary 11, 2021
