Picture file from the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Richmond News-Leader 1925-1950

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

160 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Brenda Gunn

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 924-1037

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections/services/reference-request

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of black and white photographs of scenes in Virginia. Topics include recreational activities, business and industry, people, events and historic buildings.

Acquisition information:

This collection was an archival transfer from the Reference Division, University of Virginia Library, 1971 February 23.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically by the name of the Virginia political division (city or county) or geographic region (Eastern Shore, Piedmont) in which the photographs were taken. In addition, there are a few topical groupings (Highways).

Physical description:

This collection consists of 2329 black and white photographs.