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.


I strongly recommend placing the Bible or photocopies of the family
information pages in the Library of Virginia, which has a very large and
valuable collection of family Bible records that are used with great
frequency by both historians and genealogists, iIncluding,

Brent Tarter
The Library of Virginia
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