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America’s Oldest Brewery Offers Governor Kemper a “Delicious Stimulant”

An interesting letter was recently uncovered while processing the Executive Papers of Governor James L. Kemper. The letter, dated 28 September 1874, is written by…

Craig MooreMarch 23, 2011

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Antique License Plates

At the 24 February 1910, meeting of the Manchester Ordinance Committee, committee member W. W. Workman moved that the city auditor be requested to advertise…

Sarah NerneyMarch 16, 2011

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Murder at the Second Market

Editors Note: This post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared in the former “Virginiana” section of Virginia Memory. The following story was gleaned from…

Roger ChristmanMarch 2, 2011

Archives Conservation

Grant Allows Jefferson’s Papers To Be Preserved

The Library of Virginia recently received a highly competitive Save America’s Treasures grant in the amount of $110,000 for the conservation of the gubernatorial papers of…

Dale DulaneyFebruary 23, 2011

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Happy Belated Presidents Day

This writ of capias caught our eye for two reasons. First, it concerns George Washington. Second, Washington, probably with sword or firearm, refused to enter…

Dale DulaneyFebruary 23, 2011

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What’s New in the Archives

Interested in what’s new in the archives at the Library of Virginia? You can find out in two reports compiled quarterly by LVA staffers: The Library…

Roger ChristmanFebruary 21, 2011

Archives Digital Projects

And They’re Off!

The long anticipated start of the Augusta County Chancery scanning project has begun! The first 50 boxes of chancery cases were transferred to LVA’s digital…

Carl ChildsFebruary 17, 2011

Archives Newspapers

CW 150 coverage from the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Check out the video at the link below of the CW 150 Legacy Project in action here at the Library of Virginia. It's provided courtesy…

Dale DulaneyFebruary 16, 2011

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What’s In A Name?

Editor’s note: Archivists at The Library of Virginia often find people from the past in the collection who are so appropriately named that they seem…

Sherri BagleyJanuary 26, 2011

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A Brief History of the Public Privy on Capitol Square

Editors Note: This post originally appeared in the former “Virginiana” section of Virginia Memory. When we think of Capitol Square, it conjures up visions of Thomas…

Craig MooreJanuary 12, 2011

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IRON, WHISKEY, RAILROADS, AND RACE ARE FINDS IN NEWLY PROCESSED CHANCERY COLLECTIONS

Editor’s Note: The Library of Virginia is pleased to announce that scanning has now been performed on the Craig County and Pulaski County chancery causes. The…

Bari HelmsJanuary 5, 2011

Archives Digital Projects

Grant Awarded to Aid in Digitizing Augusta County Chancery

The Library of Virginia’s Local Records Services Branch was recently awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) to support the scanning…

Carl ChildsDecember 21, 2010

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The Virginia Public Records Act Marks 35 Years

Virginia’s historic records have always existed under the threat of floods, hurricanes, fire, and war. Sometimes the records were saved. Sometimes they were lost. When…

Dale DulaneyDecember 15, 2010

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Born to Run: The Odyssey of Lizzie Dodson

Sixteen-year-old Lizzie Dodson was convicted of burglary in Fairfax County in 1897 and sentenced to five years in the Virginia Penitentiary in Richmond. After serving…

Roger ChristmanDecember 8, 2010

Archives Manuscripts & Special Collections The Stacks

What’s New in the Archives

Interested in what’s new in the archives at the Library of Virginia? You can find out in two reports compiled quarterly by LVA staffers: The Library of Virginia…

Roger ChristmanDecember 2, 2010