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New on Virginia Chronicle: Richmond Whig and Commercial Journal Digital ProjectsNewspapers

New on Virginia Chronicle: Richmond Whig and Commercial Journal

First, a quick note that the Library’s Out of the Box and Fit to Print blogs will be joining forces under one name in the new…
Kelley Ewing
Kelley EwingDecember 8, 2017
A Morbid Memento: The Trial of Kit Leftwich Archives

A Morbid Memento: The Trial of Kit Leftwich

In September 1895, Kit Leftwich (also known as Kit Leftridge) was indicted for the rape of Annie Fogarty, the 12-year-old daughter of his supervisor. The…
Guest Contributor
Guest ContributorDecember 6, 2017
Last Call: Women and the Repeal of Prohibition Archives

Last Call: Women and the Repeal of Prohibition

National prohibition was officially repealed with the ratification of the 21st Amendment on 5 December 1933. Prohibition of the production and sale of alcoholic beverages…
Claire Radcliffe
Claire RadcliffeNovember 29, 2017
Taking Office: Inaugurations of Virginia’s Governors, 1942-2010 Archives

Taking Office: Inaugurations of Virginia’s Governors, 1942-2010

Every four years, on the Saturday after the second Wednesday in January, Virginia’s three highest elected officials ­- the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the…
Roger Christman
Roger ChristmanNovember 29, 2017
The Murder of John R. Moffett: Race, Politics, and Local Control ArchivesEducation & Programming

The Murder of John R. Moffett: Race, Politics, and Local Control

On the evening of 11 November 1892, attorney and Democratic Party operative John T. Clark shot and fatally wounded Reverend John R. Moffett on the…
Gregg Kimball
Gregg KimballNovember 17, 2017
“My place of residence is Camp Lee, Virginia”: World War I Military Naturalizations Archives

“My place of residence is Camp Lee, Virginia”: World War I Military Naturalizations

Beginning in 1795, the United States required individuals who wished to become United States citizens to file a declaration of intent, followed by a petition…
Cara Griggs
Cara GriggsNovember 8, 2017
Vote For Me! Governor’s Election Records at the Library of Virginia Archives

Vote For Me! Governor’s Election Records at the Library of Virginia

As everyone should be aware, it’s almost time to vote for a new governor of Virginia. Election Day is next Tuesday, 7 November, but going…
Ginny Dunn
Ginny DunnNovember 2, 2017
To-night is Halloween! Newspapers

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 Johnson
Olin JohnsonOctober 31, 2017
There Be Great Witches Among Them: Witchcraft and the Devil in Colonial Virginia Newspapers

There Be Great Witches Among Them: Witchcraft and the Devil in Colonial Virginia

Salem witch trials are among the most well-known instances of witchcraft in colonial America, but belief in witches was not limited to New England. The colonists…
Olin Johnson
Olin JohnsonOctober 26, 2017
Statue Stories: Thomas J. Jackson and Civil War Remembrance Manuscripts & Special Collections

Statue Stories: Thomas J. Jackson and Civil War Remembrance

 This is the first in a series of blog posts about the statues of Virginia’s Capitol Square, which are a part of the State Art Collection.…
Meghan Townes
Meghan TownesOctober 26, 2017
Election Time: Poll Books of the 1867 Election Archives

Election Time: Poll Books of the 1867 Election

On 22 October 1867, African American men cast votes for the first time in Virginia; this significant event was recorded in poll books in counties…
Paige Neal
Paige NealOctober 23, 2017
Ghosts in the Archives: Communing with the Virginia Historical Inventory ArchivesManuscripts & Special Collections

Ghosts in the Archives: Communing with the Virginia Historical Inventory

Occasionally, we ask guest writers to share information or stories about researching in our collections, public library programming or activities, and other topics which Library…
Guest Contributor
Guest ContributorOctober 18, 2017
Opportunity Time: The Records of Virginia Governor Linwood Holton Archives

Opportunity Time: The Records of Virginia Governor Linwood Holton

On Monday, 16 October 2017, the City of Roanoke will dedicate Holton Plaza, a new park named in honor of former Virginia Governor A. Linwood Holton (1970-1974). Out…
Roger Christman
Roger ChristmanOctober 13, 2017
It Came From YouTube!: the State Records Film Collection Archives

It Came From YouTube!: the State Records Film Collection

Have you ever been curious about the birds who call Virginia home? Or wanted to explore the history of Richmond? Or maybe take a closer…
Paige Neal
Paige NealOctober 11, 2017
Rutherford Observed: A Presidential Visit to Richmond & the State Fair, Oct. 31, 1877 Newspapers

Rutherford Observed: A Presidential Visit to Richmond & the State Fair, Oct. 31, 1877

First, a pre-blog promotional announcement! The Library of Virginia has a booth of its own, 627 in the Farm Bureau Center building, at the Virginia…
Henry Morse
Henry MorseOctober 6, 2017
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