You are cordially invited to come and learn more about the wealth of
resources in Virginia's archives and special collections at the Virginia Archives
Fair.

Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 
Place: Virginia Historical Society, Cabell Gallery/Halsey Lecture Hall, 428 North
Boulevard, Richmond

What do archivists do? What types of collections are at the archives and
special collections libraries in Virginia? Representatives from several institutions
will talk informally about their holdings, publicize collections, provide
informational handouts, and answer questions.

Light refreshments, door prizes, and behind-the-scenes tours available.  This
event is free and open to the public. No prior registration necessary.

Participating institutions:  Alexandria Library Special Collections, Beth Ahabah
Museum, Library of Virginia, Museum of the Confederacy, Mid-Atlantic Regional
Archives Conference,  Randolph-Macon College McGraw-Page Library, 
University of Milwaukee School of  Information Studies, University of Virginia
Claude-Moore Health Sciences Library, Valentine Richmond History Center,
Virginia Commonwealth University James Branch Cabell Library and Tompkins-
McCaw Library, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Virginia Historical
Society, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Virginia State Historical Records
Advisory Board. 

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