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Transfer of Power: Administrative Transitions and the Library of Virginia

In January of this year, Virginians were focused on events surrounding the history-making inauguration of Governor Abigail Spanberger, but few realized that preparations for the…

Alicia StarliperApril 15, 2026

Archives Digital Projects

Homeland is "creating a heck of a lot of buzz and excitement with our citizens!"

Homeland’s season 7 finale aired last Sunday night. Showtime’s critically acclaimed drama stars Claire Danes as CIA Officer Carrie Mathison and Mandy Patinkin as her…

Roger ChristmanMay 2, 2018

Painting the Town "Light Drab"

While processing Governor E. Lee Trinkle’s Executive Papers, 1922-1926, I came across several folders relating to the Governor’s Mansion in Richmond, Virginia. One folder held…

Claire RadcliffeJune 1, 2016

Archives Digital Projects

Kaine Email Project @LVA: Oliver Hill

This is the ninth in a series of posts spotlighting recently released email from Governor Tim Kaine’s administration. These posts are not meant to be comprehensive but to…

Roger ChristmanJune 22, 2015

Archives Digital Projects

Governor Bob McDonnell: A Web (archive) of Opportunity

Looking for the Web site of Governor Robert F. McDonnell (2010-2014), which was taken down at the end of his term? The Library of Virginia…

Roger ChristmanJanuary 15, 2014

I’ll drink to that! Governor Henry Stuart Records Processed

The Executive Papers of Governor Henry C. Stuart, 1914-1918 (LVA accession 28722) are now available to researchers as part of an ongoing project to arrange and describe the…

Craig MooreJune 12, 2013

Archives Virginia Authors

"You Say It’s Your Birthday:" Virginia’s Executive Mansion Turns 200

On 16 March 2013, Virginia’s Executive Mansion celebrated its 200th anniversary with a birthday party at the Library of Virginia. The highlight of the event was a…

Roger ChristmanMarch 20, 2013