Randy,

The Library of Virginia does have records of the penitentiary, but some have
use restrictions as I learned when researching the 1936 prison recordings by
John Lomax.  It's probably best if someone from archives answers your
question, so I forwarded your message on to the person who helped me.  (She
is out until the 6th, so it will be next week).

Gregg D. Kimball
Director of Publications and
Educational Services
Library of Virginia
804/692-3722
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-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Cabell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 1:25 PM
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Subject: Records of Inmates at the Richmond Penitentiary


One of the things one has to be prepared for when searching old records is
-- surprises.  So imagine mine when I found a distant (I think) cousin
writing my grandfather from the Richmond Penitentiary in 1929.  As the
real-estate ad goes... "I did not even know he was there."

In any case, is there any way for me to find out more on this individual,
like what he was sent up the river for?


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