A Guide to the State Records Film Collection, 1948-1986
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- The Library of Virginia
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of motion picture films created for K-12 classroom education and for documentary purposes. Films include works produced by the Virginia Department of Education as well as variety of state and national production companies. Highlights include a promotional film documenting the opening the Wise County Public Library and the Virginia Bicentennial Commission production of "The Past is Prologue."
- Biographical / historical:
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Films were originally part of a Library of Virginia circulating collection created to supply public libraries, schools, and the general public with educational film resources
- Acquisition information:
- In-house transfer
- Physical location:
- State Records Center
- Physical description:
- 58 16mm reels