The Virginia Room Biography Files, Undated

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
15.5 linear feet
Creator:
Virginia Room - City of Fairfax Regional Library - Fairfax County Public Library
Abstract:
The Virginia Room Biography Files consist of 15.5 linear feet and consist of over 1,200 folders on Fairfax County families and individuals. Folders contain news clippings, articles, obituaries, genealogies, photocopies, correspondence, unpublished reports and family histories, and reproductions of historical documents.
Language:
English

Background

Biographical / historical:

With the establishment of the Virginiana Collection of the Fairfax County Public Library in the mid-1950s, Virginia Room librarians have continuously collected items relating to Fairfax County individuals. The Biography Files consist of two file cabinets of folders arranged alphabetically by the surname of the family or the individual. The files include news clippings, articles, obituaries, genealogies, photocopies, correspondence, unpublished reports and family histories, and copies of historical documents. Occasionally, approximate birth and death dates and occupation for individuals have been included in the folder title. The files act as a starting point for researchers seeking local family history or biographical information on Fairfax County individuals. Library staff is continuously adding to these files.

Acquisition information:
Files assembled over a period of time by Virginia Room library staff

Indexed terms

Places:
Fairfax County, Virginia