Library Of Virginia

As the official state archive, this library preserves and provides access to more than 99.5 million manuscript items documenting four centuries of Virginia history—fascinating to researchers and less so to everyone else. Its collections include 240,000 photographs, prints, engravings, posters, and paintings. The building has free underground parking.

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With one of the coolest new buildings in the downtown area, this is bibliophile's dream.

It's not surprising that the Virginia Library and State Archives, with 83 million manuscripts and 1.5 million books, outgrew its old location and moved to this spacious, imposing new building on...

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What a great place to hold a venue. Classic setting, great location for the Aerospace day booths and to have the congressmen, women and senators come out for this grand evening.

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I vist it several times a year and occasinally checkout books. The building is aestheically pleasing and comfortable. For someone who is doing genealogical research on Virginia families, … I vist it several times a year and occasinally checkout books. The building is aestheically pleasing and comfortable. For someone who is doing genealogical research on Virginia families, it is a really good...

Posted by William M on January 18, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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I was looking for my genealogy and was surprised at the amount of information they had and the array of books and sections they had on so many subjects.....The building is kept so nice. … I was looking for my genealogy and was surprised at the amount of information they had and the array of books and sections they had on so many subjects.....The building is kept so nice. The lobby is intriguing...

Posted by Li S on January 13, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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What a fabulous place for history buffs of all levels, even we tourists who only popped in to check out the gift shop! The staff is friendly and welcoming, encouraging visitors to explore the library's vast educational collections.

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A ;wonderful place to do research on Virginia, your family or just stop for a few moments of quiet to read

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Founded in 1823, The Library of Virginia supplies research and reference assistance to state officials and provides consulting services to state and local government agencies. It also offers exhibitions, lectures and educational programs. The library operates archives telephone reference, circulation, human resources, publication, public relations and interlibrary loan departments. The Library...

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The Library of Virginia is the state's oldest institution dedicated to the preservation of Virginia's history and culture. Today the Library houses more than 110 million manuscript items and more than 1.9 million bound volumes. And FREE parking!

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A complete library that contains many collections, such as books, magazines, newspapers, state and federal publications, county and city government records, genealogical notes and charts, maps, rare books, sheet music, prints and engravings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs. The library also features exhibitions, a book and gift shop, and a cafe.

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It is easy to get happily lost in the vast collections of the Library of Virginia. The building contains 83 million manuscripts and more than a million books, periodicals, newspapers, prints, photographs and maps. The items in the rare book collection provide fascinating browsing; many contain early woodcuts and lithographs. The photo collection includes a comprehensive view of the 1939 World's...

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