A Guide to the State Records Film Collection, 1948-1986

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
The Library of Virginia
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

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:

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