Rockbridge County (Va.) Democratic Executive Committee Records, 1901-1911

Access and use

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

Summary

Creator:
Rockbridge County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Rockbridge County (Va.) Democratic Executive Committee Records, 1901-1911, contain committee minutes, 1901-1904, and loose papers, 1901-1911. The minutes document the selection of candidates to run for local and state offices and the appointment of committee members for each election district in the county. The loose records are comprised of petitions, a notice encouraging Democratic voters to pay the poll tax before the upcoming election, resolutions pertaining to the selection of candidates and the management of elections, a sample ballot, undated; a pamphlet describing the primary plan adopted by the Democratic State convention at Richmond 1904 June 10, rules for the senatorial primary election to be held 1911 September 7, and a letter from the Virginia State Republican Committee, 1905 June 13, pertaining to plans to allow candidates of both parties to speak at the courthouse.

Biographical / historical:

Rockbridge County was named for Natural Bridge, an exceptional formation located in the county. The county was formed from Augusta and Botetourt Counties in 1778, and another part of Botetourt was added later.

Acquisition information:

These records came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 21697.

The collection is located at the State Records Center. Contact Archives Research Services staff for access information, directions, and hours.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v. (152 p.)