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Newspapers

Soldier Newspapers in the Civil War

The Virginia Newspaper Project, ever in search of timely blog entries, encourages you to read the excellent article by Ralph Canevali of the National Endowment for the…

Errol SomayMay 27, 2016

Newspapers

Our Back Pages: The VNP Adds Three Current Newspapers to Virginia Chronicle

Given copyright restrictions, the majority of the text searchable issues of newspapers found on Virginia Chronicle were published prior to 1923. However, thanks to two forward…

Errol SomayMay 6, 2016

Newspapers

US News Map: Newspaper Coverage over Space and Time

This will be quick because we want you to drop what you’re doing and try out the latest newspaper resource. When alert colleagues at the…

Errol SomayApril 20, 2016

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Journey to the Center of the State: Appomattox and Buckingham Times enters Virginia Chronicle

Those who are members of the smart set like to think they are at the center of things. But Appomattox, a small town in Piedmont…

Errol SomayFebruary 2, 2016

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Newsies! Not the Movie!

Richmond’s Style Weekly published an engaging cover story about “Children of the Streets of Richmond, 1865-1920,” a book recently published by local writer, Harry Ward.We’ll let…

Errol SomayJuly 13, 2015

Newspapers

Buckingham County historian gives nod to Virginia Chronicle

The Virginia Newspaper Project will jump at any opportunity to publicize itself and Virginia Chronicle. To that end, the 2015 issue no. 1 of the…

Errol SomayMarch 18, 2015

Digital Projects Newspapers

The Mountain Laurel

Virginia Chronicle is currently home to over 50 newspapers online. We are particularly happy to include late 20th century newspapers such as the Virginia Farm Bureau News as part…

Errol SomayFebruary 6, 2015

Newspapers

Mind the Gaps: The Virginia Newspaper Project Adds Issues to Fill Gaps on Virginia Chronicle.

The Virginia Newspaper Project recently added issues to three titles that are currently available on Virginia Chronicle. The Monocle. Peninsula Enterprise. Alexandria Gazette. The added…

Errol SomayNovember 4, 2014

Digital Projects Newspapers

Read About It: New Titles and Issues Added to Virginia Chronicle!

The Virginia Newspaper Project is excited to announce that we have added new titles and new issues of existing titles to the ever growing Virginia…

Errol SomayJuly 11, 2014

Newspapers

Set The Way-Back Machine!

The Library of Virginia is the home of the Virginia Newspaper Project. In 1997, the Library of Virginia moved to a new building at 800…

Errol SomayApril 30, 2014

Digital Projects

University President Ed Ayers Boosts Digital Scholarship

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR5sghIgog8 In September 2013, the National Digital Newspaper Program held its annual meeting in Washington, DC. Over 30 participating states attended. Included in the varied…

Errol SomayJanuary 16, 2014

Digital Projects Newspapers

Please note that Chronicling America is down until further notice due to the US government shutdown.But don’t’ let that stop you from delving into historical…

Errol SomayOctober 1, 2013

Newspapers

Lucky Number 13

The Virginia Newspaper Project has just added thirteen titles to Virginia Chronicle, the Library of Virginia’s newspaper repository and database.The titles are: The Commercial Bulletin (Richmond)…

Errol SomayAugust 21, 2013

Digital Projects Newspapers

Virginia Chronicle

Exciting News!The Virginia Newspaper Project and the Library of Virginia invite you to visit Virginia Chronicle, the Library’s online newspaper database and repository. We have added…

Errol SomayJuly 2, 2013

Newspapers

Courage Undaunted: Project staff brave the elements to help preserve and provide access to the Southwest Virginia Enterprise.

Thanks to the many alert colleagues throughout the Commonwealth, the Virginia Newspaper Project continues to receive tips from the field about original ink press newspaper…

Errol SomayApril 16, 2013