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The Library of Virginia—the Commonwealth’s state library and archives—is the leading source of information on Virginia’s history, government and people. Housing more than 134 million …

African American Narrative (Virginia Untold) African American Newspapers, Virginia African American & Native American Sources African American Research at the Library of Virginia to …

Dennis Clark serves as the 10th Librarian of Virginia, directing the state library and archives of the Library of Virginia (LVA). Read more about his professional experience prior to joining the Library.

This collection contains documents related to lynchings in Virginia between 1866 and 1932, specifically commonwealth causes and coroner's inquisitions housed at the Library of Virginia.

The Library of Virginia has over 130 million items related to Virginia's government, history, and culture. Whether you're planning a visit or exploring our collections remotely, we want your …

Under Code of Virginia § 42.1-85, the Library of Virginia (LVA) has the authority to issue regulations governing the retention and disposition of state and local public records.

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