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Distributing the Law

Recently I came across a collection from the Secretary of the Commonwealth that was still folded and in its original boxes. It seems that no…

Renee SavitsJuly 24, 2024

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Time in a Box: the Kaine Administration “Time Capsule”

Every box of records that arrives at the Library of Virginia is full of possibilities. We never know what we are going to find in…

Roger ChristmanMay 3, 2017

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"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

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Floyd and Claude Allen

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the final post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In March 1913, Floyd…

Roger ChristmanMarch 14, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Wesley Edwards, No. 11218

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the fifth post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In December 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 13, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Sidna Allen, No. 11217

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the fourth post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In December 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 12, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Sidna Edwards, No. 10995

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the third post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In August 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 9, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: Friel Allen, No. 10994

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. This is the second post focusing on records at the Library of Virginia related to the “Hillsville Massacre.” In August 1912…

Roger ChristmanMarch 8, 2012

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Mug Shot Monday Special Edition: "Hillsville Massacre"

Welcome to Mug Shot Monday Special Edition. Next Wednesday, 14 March marks the 100th anniversary of the infamous “Hillsville Massacre,” where five people were killed in a gunfight in…

Roger ChristmanMarch 7, 2012