Vince Brooks

Archives Manuscripts & Special Collections

National Native American Heritage Month

As the original inhabitants and caretakers of the land known today as Virginia, the influence of indigenous communities on the land, history, and culture of…

Vince BrooksNovember 1, 2021

The Stacks Virginia Authors

“Retired bus drivers in Martinsville…right alongside Edgar Allan Poe”: 7 Questions with Michael Bingham

This is a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes entries…

Vince BrooksOctober 18, 2021

The Stacks

Financial Analysis, Newsboy Caps, and Homesteading: 7 Questions with Kristen Wack

This is the latest entry in a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on…

Vince BrooksSeptember 20, 2021

The Stacks

An Extroverted Introvert: 7 Questions with Tina Miller

This is a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes entries…

Vince BrooksAugust 23, 2021

The Stacks

Reading Local Gossip: 7 Questions with McKenzie Long

This is a blog entry in a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on…

Vince BrooksJune 21, 2021

The Stacks

The Pandemic Couldn’t Cancel Crazy Sweater Day: 7 Questions with Faith Harris

This is a blog entry in a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on…

Vince BrooksMay 17, 2021

The Stacks

“The cloak and dagger corporate secrecy thing helped to make it memorable” : 7 Questions with Errol Somay

This blog entry is part of a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you're interested in reading more, entries in…

Vince BrooksApril 19, 2021

The Stacks

Look Your Best and Reach Your Audience: 7 Questions with Cindy Marks

"7 Questions" is a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes…

Vince BrooksMarch 15, 2021

Archives Newspapers

‘Recreational warriors’ of the Gridiron: The Olympia Football Squad

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

The Stacks

No Alarms and Definitely No Heart Attacks: 7 Questions with Larry Rice

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

Archives Manuscripts & Special Collections Newspapers

Dear Santa: Using Library Collections to Explore a Life Well-Lived

Every year, as the air turns cold and memories of Thanksgiving turkey fade away, children begin the age-old tradition of penning a letter to Santa…

Vince BrooksDecember 23, 2020

The Stacks

Cats are a Job Requirement: 7 Questions with Wendy Hupp

This is a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes entries…

Vince BrooksNovember 16, 2020

National Native American Heritage Month

“Retired bus drivers in Martinsville…right alongside Edgar Allan Poe”: 7 Questions with Michael Bingham

Financial Analysis, Newsboy Caps, and Homesteading: 7 Questions with Kristen Wack

An Extroverted Introvert: 7 Questions with Tina Miller

Reading Local Gossip: 7 Questions with McKenzie Long

The Pandemic Couldn’t Cancel Crazy Sweater Day: 7 Questions with Faith Harris

“The cloak and dagger corporate secrecy thing helped to make it memorable” : 7 Questions with Errol Somay

Look Your Best and Reach Your Audience: 7 Questions with Cindy Marks

‘Recreational warriors’ of the Gridiron: The Olympia Football Squad

No Alarms and Definitely No Heart Attacks: 7 Questions with Larry Rice

Dear Santa: Using Library Collections to Explore a Life Well-Lived

“It’s Very Fulfilling to Feel Like I’m Helping” : 7 Questions with Annie Hatton

Circuit Court Preservation Grants Awarded

Alien Lands: Land Ownership and Inheritance Laws for Immigrants in Virginia

Cats are a Job Requirement: 7 Questions with Wendy Hupp