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Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Primary Collecting Areas:
Alexandria history, Virginia history, Genealogy, U.S. Civil War
Description:
As one of the core research institutions in Alexandria, the Local History and Special Collections Branch (LHSC) is focused on documenting Alexandria from its colonial era to its modern life as a vibrant community of immigrants and cultural attractions.
POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
Phone: (703) 746-1719
Phone: (703) 838-4577
Fax: (703) 706-3912
Start Over Repository Alexandria Library Date range 1991
Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library Records (MS098), 1937/2013

13.86 Cubic Feet 30 boxes, 1 oversized box

This collection contains the records of the Alexandria Library, documenting the administration and operation of the Library, dating from the founding of the public library in 1937 through the present. Included are administrative records, annual reports, financial records, circulation records, materials documenting the history of the Library, programming and outreach records, and records of the individual branches of the library system. Formats include textual documents, photographs, and ephemera.

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1.2: Administration and Finance, 1937/2014, bulk 1960/1990 5.36 Cubic Feet

This sub-series contains administrative and financial records of the Alexandria Library. Documents include correspondence, budgets and other financial records, affirmative action records, bylaws and agreements, official city proclamations, gift records, and other administrative materials.

  1. Series 1: Founding and 20th Century Records, 1937/2014, bulk 1950/1999
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Thomas Worsley Collection (MS020), 1978/1994

2 Cubic Feet 7 boxes, 230 cassette tapes
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Alexandria Antique Arts Association Collection (MS134), 1971/1999

1 Linear Feet 3 boxes

The collection consists of organizational records of the group, including minutes from the monthly meetings and membership rosters. Also included are copies of the newsletter of the American Antique Arts Association, originally named The Quad Anglo and later called The Journal. The collection includes newspaper clippings about the group and its activities, articles written by the group's founder, Orva Heissenbuttel, and articles about antiques and antique collecting. The collection also contains information about tours taken by the group, including pamphlets and brochures from places visited. Additionally, there is a group of photographs depicting members engaged in chapter activities.

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Alexandria Antique Arts Association Collection (MS134), 1971/1999 1 Linear Feet 3 boxes

Alexandria Antique Arts Association

The collection consists of organizational records of the group, including minutes from the monthly meetings and membership rosters. Also included are copies of the newsletter of the American Antique Arts Association, originally named The Quad Anglo and later called The Journal. The collection includes newspaper clippings about the group and its activities, articles written by the group's founder, Orva Heissenbuttel, and articles about antiques and antique collecting. The collection also contains information about tours taken by the group, including pamphlets and brochures from places visited. Additionally, there is a group of photographs depicting members engaged in chapter activities.

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Alexandria Black Family Reunion Digital Collection, 1937/2005

55 Gigabytes

This collection contains digital donations collected from members of the Alexandria African American community during the 2023 Alexandria Black Family Reunion event. This is a completely digital collection consisting of digital surrogates of the materials; the original items have been retained by their owners. Included are photographs, documents, and ephemera.

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Alexandria Black Family Reunion Digital Collection, 1937/2005 55 Gigabytes

This collection contains digital donations collected from members of the Alexandria African American community during the 2023 Alexandria Black Family Reunion event. This is a completely digital collection consisting of digital surrogates of the materials; the original items have been retained by their owners. Included are photographs, documents, and ephemera.

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Alexandria Gazette I (MS331), 1942/1996

.46 Cubic Feet 1 legal box

The Alexandria Gazette I, 1942 - circa 1991, contains nearly 230 photographs taken for and published in the Alexandria Gazette. Notable Alexandrians, politicians, events, and historic sites are captured. Several photographs have their original captions included.

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Alexandria Gazette I (MS331), 1942/1996 .46 Cubic Feet 1 legal box

The Alexandria Gazette

The Alexandria Gazette I, 1942 - circa 1991, contains nearly 230 photographs taken for and published in the Alexandria Gazette. Notable Alexandrians, politicians, events, and historic sites are captured. Several photographs have their original captions included.

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Alexandria History Collection (MS240), 1767/2008

8.75 Cubic Feet 14.5 legal size, 2 oversize

The manuscripts vertical file is an artificial collection containing a wide variety of unique manuscript items relating to Alexandria, Virginia residents, businesses, organizations, and history.

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Alexandria History Collection (MS240), 1767/2008 8.75 Cubic Feet 14.5 legal size, 2 oversize

The manuscripts vertical file is an artificial collection containing a wide variety of unique manuscript items relating to Alexandria, Virginia residents, businesses, organizations, and history.

Businesses, 1800/2008 Box 1, Box 2, Box 3, Box 4, Box 5, Box 6

This subject consists of records from Alexandria businesses from banks and industrial enterprises to small businesses like wholesalers. They include financial records, receipts and billheads, but also catalogs, advertisements and account books. Also listed here are some promotional materials about the Alexandria business community in general.

Fire, 1821/1993 Box 7, Os_box 16

This subject contains records relating to various fire departments and services of Alexandria. For additional material on these subjects see related collections.

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Alexandria Library Board Records (MS416), 1937/2020

6.9 Cubic Feet 14 boxes

This collection contains records of the Alexandria Library Board, documenting the administration and operations of the Board, dating from 1937 through 2020. Materials in this collection include correspondence, financial records, annual reports, member directories, newsclippings, Library circulation statistics, Library Annual Reports, and drafts of Library policies and procedures.

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Alexandria Library Board Records (MS416), 1937/2020 6.9 Cubic Feet 14 boxes

Alexandria Library (Alexandria, Va.). Board

This collection contains records of the Alexandria Library Board, documenting the administration and operations of the Board, dating from 1937 through 2020. Materials in this collection include correspondence, financial records, annual reports, member directories, newsclippings, Library circulation statistics, Library Annual Reports, and drafts of Library policies and procedures.

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Alexandria Library Company Records (MS002), 1794/2007

8.10 Cubic Feet 13 boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 record carton

The collection consists of circulation, subscription, and financial ledgers, annual lecture series documents, catalogues, correspondence, and various organizational documents. Topics include: foundation of the Alexandria Library Company, its cycles of growth and decline reflecting the local economy; the formation of the local public library system; and the on-going activities of the Alexandria Library Company, most notably its lecture series.

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Alexandria Library Company Records (MS002), 1794/2007 8.10 Cubic Feet 13 boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 record carton

Alexandria Library Company

The collection consists of circulation, subscription, and financial ledgers, annual lecture series documents, catalogues, correspondence, and various organizational documents. Topics include: foundation of the Alexandria Library Company, its cycles of growth and decline reflecting the local economy; the formation of the local public library system; and the on-going activities of the Alexandria Library Company, most notably its lecture series.

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Alexandria Recital Series Papers (MS312), 1980/2002

1.25 Linear Feet 3 boxes

The collection includes scrapbooks and papers of the society containing various materials such as programs from the recitals, promotional materials for the musicians, newspaper articles, photographs, letters, administrative records, and grant applications.

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Alexandria Recital Series Papers (MS312), 1980/2002 1.25 Linear Feet 3 boxes

The collection includes scrapbooks and papers of the society containing various materials such as programs from the recitals, promotional materials for the musicians, newspaper articles, photographs, letters, administrative records, and grant applications.

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ALIVE (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) Records (MS300), 1969/1995

1.16 Cubic Feet 4 boxes

The ALIVE! collection contains annual reports, financial records, correspondence, minutes, training materials, flyers, clippings, and newsletters from throughout the history of the organization but with an emphasis on the 1980s and early 1990s. It also contains material from individual committees and programs, and particularly the Family Emergency Committee. For additional detail see the descriptions of the individual series.

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ALIVE (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) Records (MS300), 1969/1995 1.16 Cubic Feet 4 boxes

The ALIVE! collection contains annual reports, financial records, correspondence, minutes, training materials, flyers, clippings, and newsletters from throughout the history of the organization but with an emphasis on the 1980s and early 1990s. It also contains material from individual committees and programs, and particularly the Family Emergency Committee. For additional detail see the descriptions of the individual series.

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