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“I read dead people’s mail.”: 7 Questions with Brent Tarter seven questionsThe Stacks

“I read dead people’s mail.”: 7 Questions with Brent Tarter

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 Brooks
Vince BrooksMarch 16, 2020
Libraries in the Time of COVID-19 Public Libraries

Libraries in the Time of COVID-19

At the time this was originally posted most libraries in Virginia were open. However, as the situation is constantly changing this may not be the…
Nan Carmack
Nan CarmackMarch 13, 2020
“Let Our Vote Be Cast:” African American Women and the Suffrage Movement in Virginia ArchivesEducation & ProgrammingManuscripts & Special Collections

“Let Our Vote Be Cast:” African American Women and the Suffrage Movement in Virginia

We explain the purpose and functioning of the ballot and teach that voting is a duty as well as a right. We use every opportunity…
Mari Julienne
Mari JulienneMarch 11, 2020
Public Library Spotlight: Rock ‘N’ Read Public Libraries

Public Library Spotlight: Rock ‘N’ Read

This is a post in our new series highlighting the people and programs of the public libraries of Virginia. To view more posts about our…
Guest Contributor
Guest ContributorMarch 9, 2020
The 2020 Census: Counting a Hard-to-Count Community Public Libraries

The 2020 Census: Counting a Hard-to-Count Community

Today's guest blog post is written by Eastern Shore Public Library System Director Cara Burton. Check out the inserts to see the Census 2020 programs…
Guest Contributor
Guest ContributorMarch 4, 2020
Celebrate the 19th Amendment at the Library of Virginia! Education & ProgrammingManuscripts & Special Collections

Celebrate the 19th Amendment at the Library of Virginia!

The Library of Virginia is pleased to announce that The Campaign for Woman Suffrage in Virginia, published by The History Press, is now available in…
Mari Julienne
Mari JulienneMarch 2, 2020
“A condition which is inevitable”: F. E. Alexander and the Struggle for Desegregation Newspapers

“A condition which is inevitable”: F. E. Alexander and the Struggle for Desegregation

In 1941, Fleming Emory Alexander, printer, journalist, minister, and civic leader, began publishing the Roanoke Tribune, an African American newspaper still in publication today. Issues…
Kelley Ewing
Kelley EwingFebruary 26, 2020
New Books – February 2020 Virginia Authors

New Books – February 2020

Did you know that you can check out books from the Library of Virginia? If you are looking for books about Virginia we've got you…
Donna Pletcher
Donna PletcherFebruary 24, 2020
Publishing Anne Spencer: The Crisis, February 1920 Virginia Authors

Publishing Anne Spencer: The Crisis, February 1920

One hundred years ago, the first published work of Virginia poet, librarian, and activist Anne Spencer appeared in the February 1920 issue of The Crisis.…
Rebecca Schneider
Rebecca SchneiderFebruary 19, 2020
Virginia’s General Assembly and the Nineteenth Amendment Education & ProgrammingManuscripts & Special Collections

Virginia’s General Assembly and the Nineteenth Amendment

In June 1919, Congress sent the proposed Nineteenth Amendment, guaranteeing women's right to vote, to the states for ratification. By the end of the year,…
Brent Tarter
Brent TarterFebruary 12, 2020
From Dunk Tanks to Compound Bow Hunting: 7 Questions with Jessica Beavers seven questionsThe Stacks

From Dunk Tanks to Compound Bow Hunting: 7 Questions with Jessica Beavers

This blog entry is the latest installment in a series introducing LVA employees and exploring what they do day-to-day. If you are interested in what…
Vince Brooks
Vince BrooksFebruary 10, 2020
Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Education & Programming

Strong Men & Women in Virginia History

2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees African Americans and people of African descent have been a part of Virginia’s—and America’s—story since European…
Emma Ito
Emma ItoFebruary 5, 2020
Misspellings and Misnomers in the Archives: The Case of Simon Kratzer Archives

Misspellings and Misnomers in the Archives: The Case of Simon Kratzer

T he Virginia Land Office patents and grants comprise an invaluable grouping of original landownership records for the Commonwealth. The Library of Virginia has indexed…
Amanda Morrell
Amanda MorrellJanuary 29, 2020
New Books – January 2020 Virginia Authors

New Books – January 2020

Did you know that you can check out books from the Library of Virginia? If you are looking for books about Virginia we've got you…
Donna Pletcher
Donna PletcherJanuary 27, 2020
Denied A Voice, They Refused to Be Silent Education & ProgrammingManuscripts & Special Collections

Denied A Voice, They Refused to Be Silent

T he Library of Virginia's exhibition We Demand: Women's Suffrage in Virginia is now open. This year marks the centennial of the ratification of the…
Mari Julienne
Mari JulienneJanuary 22, 2020
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