Calendar of Transcripts: Including the Annual Report of the Department of Archives and History (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Virginia State Library

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266247229 ISBN 13: 9780266247227

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock Virginia’s past through its personal papers and public records.

This archival edition compiles the annual work of the Virginia State Library’s Division of Archives and History, revealing how a state preserves its original sources and distant voices for researchers today.

Delve into the aims and methods of preserving Virginia history. The report covers cataloguing projects, the publication of key documents, and plans for a comprehensive bibliography of manuscripts related to Virginia. It also explains how the division seeks out letters, diaries, and other papers that illuminate the state’s growth and its people.

Readers will see the challenges of building a lasting archives collection, from securing rare materials to the impact of missing papers. The edition highlights the Library’s efforts to encourage private collectors and state residents to contribute, ensuring access for students and scholars.

• Overview of the division’s cataloguing efforts and the handling of manuscripts
• Details on publishing historic documents and plans for future editions
• Information on compiling a statewide bibliography of Virginia manuscripts
• Insights into the preservation challenges and citizen-led outreach

Ideal for researchers, historians, and readers curious about how a state preserves its documentary heritage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266247229
• ISBN 13: 9780266247227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 717