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 [log in to unmask] Please visit the Library of Virginia's Web site at http://www.lva.virginia.gov ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html