Isn't there a SOUTHERN BIBLE collection group that keeps Bibles as a
genealogical reference. ROOTSWEB, Ancestry, possibly even Cindy's list, or
the LDS groups should be able to assist. What state is the Bible? If old
enough, the state archives, such as the Archives at the STATE OF Texas
library would take it in as a donation.
JPAdams
Texas
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From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lee Shepard
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 9:49 AM
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Subject: Re: Repository Recommendation Request
Given a number of factors, in part related to storage space,
preservation, and related matters, the Virginia Historical Society is no
longer able to accept family Bibles routinely. As Ms. Vines has
suggested, we do appreciate having copies of title pages and family
information included in such volumes that we can then preserve and share
with researchers. With the strong association with Yorktown mentioned
in regard to this Bible, perhaps the folks at Swem, or the Colonial
Williamsburg Foundation Library would have an interest in the original
volume.
Lee Shepard
E. Lee Shepard
Director of Manuscripts and
Archives
Virginia Historical Society
P.O. Box 7311
Richmond, VA 23221
804-342-9670
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From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Barbara Vines Little, CG
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 12:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Repository Recommendation Request
Many institutions do not want the whole bible. I would think that the
Virginia Historical Society would be interested in the whole bible and
would recommend them. However, I would also suggest that the
information, including the title page, be scanned and printed and that
copies be donated to The Library of Virginia, Swem, the University of
Virginia's Special Collections and the National Genealogical Society's
Bible collection. As editor of the Virginia Genealogical Society's
_Magazine of Virginia Genealogy_, I would be most interested in
publishing the information as well. The more readily available the
material is, the more likely that individuals will find the correct
information.
Barbara Vines Little, CG
Editor, Magazine of Virginia Genealogy
PO Box 1273
Orange, VA 22960
540-832-3473
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Stephen Ballard wrote:
> A family in Idaho recently came into possession of a family bible
printed in 1716 that once belonged to John Ballard of Yorktown
(1700-1746). It contains a wealth of information on numerous
descendants through the 19th century (and proves wrong many published
genealogies). The owners are considering donating it to an institution
that could properly care for it, exhibit it, etc. I'm told that it is
"fragile, but intact."
>
> I suggested the Library of Virginia, but I thought that the academics
on the list may have better insight into other institutions that might
be a better fit (Virginia Historical Society? Swem Library? Library of
Congress?). I'd appreciate recommendations of the best place for such
an object that I can pass along.
>
> Stephen Ballard
> Saxe, Virginia
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