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Yes, The Titanic

The Virginia Newspaper Project cannot resist the compelling story that is the Titanic. On April 16, 1912, the Richmond Times Dispatch issued its Tuesday morning paper…

Errol SomayAugust 21, 2019

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Mighty Casey Has Been Edited

April is a special time of year: the first full month of Spring; the beginning of baseball season (Hallelujah!) and the month designated as Poetry…

Errol SomayApril 26, 2019

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A Titanic Love Affair

And we're not talking about Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio! In advance of our soon to be released new and improved Titanic web site and…

Errol SomayFebruary 14, 2019

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From Virginia Chronicle, One Century Ago: Three Dailies & Four Weeklies Report the End of the Great War

Library of VirginiaNovember 9, 2018

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The 1907 Monuments in the Press

In the late spring of 1907, forty-two years after the end of the Civil War, Richmond was flooded with veterans and tourists for a 5…

Olin JohnsonJanuary 9, 2018

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To-night is Halloween!

Happy Halloween From the VNP! In honor of the spookiest of holidays, here’s a look back at how Richmonders of the past celebrated Halloween.For young…

Olin JohnsonOctober 31, 2017

Complicated History: The Memorial to Robert E. Lee in Richmond

People have always been complex, making history a complicated topic. When history is distilled down to be straightforward, the reality of human failings and flaws…

Olin JohnsonJuly 27, 2017

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Yes, The Titanic

The Virginia Newspaper Project cannot resist the compelling story that is the Titanic. On April 16, 1912, the Richmond Times Dispatch issued its Tuesday morning paper…

Errol SomayApril 17, 2017

Archives The Stacks

"See to it that his name be not forgotten": An unknown soldier in the State Art Collection

As a non-librarian at the Library of Virginia, I am constantly grateful for both the depth of our collections and the knowledge of our archival…

Meghan TownesOctober 21, 2015

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Happy Halloween From the Virginia Newspaper Project

The Virginia Newspaper Project wishes you a very festive and super spooky Halloween. Enjoy some ghoulish tales, get helpful Halloween party tips and learn about…

Kelley EwingOctober 31, 2013

Mug Shot Monday: Charles E. Beckner, No. 16663

This is the latest entry in a series of posts highlighting inmate photographs in the records of the Virginia Penitentiary. Charles Beckner, the subject of this week’s post,…

Roger ChristmanOctober 21, 2013

Archives Newspapers

Mug Shot Monday: Walter E. Stiars, No. 5833

This is the latest entry in a series of posts highlighting inmate photographs in the records of the Virginia Penitentiary. Walter E. Stiars, the subject of…

Roger ChristmanSeptember 23, 2013

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St. Patrick’s Day in Newspapers

St. Patrick’s Day News from the March 17, 1911 issue of the Times Dispatch. All images are from Chronicling America.Headlines from the March 17, 1911…

Kelley EwingMarch 17, 2013

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Eye Witness Account of Lincoln’s Assassination and Funeral Preparations

From the Richmond Times dated April 21, 1865, Volume 1, Number 1. The first edition of this newly established newspaper was published a full week after…

Silver PersingerNovember 21, 2012

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Titanic Daily Coverage, Times Dispatch Tuesday-Sunday 4/16-4/21/1912

Henry MorseApril 17, 2012