What a mell of a hess!!   How much is this volume anyway??!!  It seems if
all of us on this "list" pitched in, maybe we could purchase this book - if
we want it there - don't ya think????  Hey William, are you listening?

I'm in..............!!

Shirley Cox Schroeder

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Sally Phillips <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello, again!
>
> The Library of Virginia reference librarian suggests looking at --
>
> Miscellaneous reel 1320-1323
> APA 757
> Free blacks records, 1833-1863
>
> In responding to my query, William Luebke, reference librarian, passed on
> truly appalling news.  Due to budgetary problems, the LVA is unable to get
> the book The Hemingses of Monticello:  An American Family.  This is an
> important book about an important chapter of Virginia history.  Publishers
> Weekly said -- "This is a scholar's book: serious, thick, complex. It's also
> fascinating, wise and of the utmost importance. "  If the LVA can't afford
> such a book, we are truly in perilous times.
>
> I hope LVA has it on a wish list to order when remainder copies are
> available.  If the LVA can't afford this book, what else is it missing out
> on?
>
> Sally Phillips
>
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