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Alexandria (Va.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Alexandria Community Web Archives

 Collection
Identifier: WA001
Scope and Contents The Alexandria Community Web Archives contains web-published primary sources documenting the history and culture of Alexandria, Virginia. The collection includes the websites, blogs, and social media sites of and about local businesses; local history, culture, and arts organizations; local news publications, local non-profit and community organizations, and local religious organizations. Please note that this is a “living collection” which will continue to...
Dates: Captured 2023 - present

Alexandria's Forgotten Legacy (MS301)

 Collection — Assorted box 04
Identifier: MS301
Content Description

"Alexandria's Forgotten Legacy" the Annals of Wm. F. Carne by T. Michael Miller, Typescript, published in 1983.

Dates: Publication: 1983

Ashton McKenney Photo Collection (MS327)

 Collection
Identifier: MS327
Scope and Contents

This collection contains several photos arranged by subject, some original and some copy prints. There are photos of ships, various Alexandria streets, people, and the Alexandria waterfront.

Dates: 1910-2005

Early Building and Repair Permits (MS040)

 Collection
Identifier: MS040
Content Description

This collection contains applications for permits for new construction and repairs or alterations of properties in Alexandria, Virginia, dating from the 1890s through the 1940s. These documents include description of the property, description of new construction or proposed modifications, location, owner, builder, material, cost, and other specifications. Some permits also include hand-drawn maps or architectural sketches. The collection is organized chronologically.

Dates: 1890s - 1940s

Edith Moore Sprouse Papers (MS313)

 Collection
Identifier: MS313
Content Description

This collection consists of correspondence, research materials, including computer discs and card files, and printed local history publications written and collected by Mrs. Sprouse. Of particular interest are the card files, containing extensive information on Alexandria, Fairfax, and the surrounding areas extracted from newspapers and public records as well as collected through interviews and fieldwork.

Dates: 1960 - 2003

Ethelyn Cox Collection (MS287)

 Collection
Identifier: MS287
Content Description This collection consists of Mrs. Cox's research files and manuscripts, as well as papers from her membership in HAF. Research files contain typed and handwritten notes, news clippings, and correspondence. The main focus of the collection is in support of "Street by Street". Included are the Historic American Building Survey inventories of Worth Baily. Also in the collection are manuscripts and notes of several projects that Mrs. Cox assisted on, and pamphlets related to Alexandria History or...
Dates: 1956 - 1980

Historic House Tours Collection (MS059)

 Collection
Identifier: MS059
Content Description

This collection contains booklets created by the Auxiliary Board, Alexandria Hospital for the historic house tours of old Alexandria. This is an open collection starting from 1931, with the exception of a few years. Research and writing was performed by various people.

Dates: Publication: 1931 - 2017

Loeb Photography Collection (MS363)

 Collection
Identifier: MS363
Content Description

The collection contains photographs and negatives predominantly of historic Alexandria buildings and civic life from the 1910’s to the 1940’s. A small number of prints are from the late 19th century. The collection is made up of black and white prints and acetate negatives, with a small number of glass plate negatives and glass lantern slides. The collection has been split into two series.

Dates: 1888 - 1941

Mollie Somerville Collection (MS156)

 Collection
Identifier: MS156
Content Description

This collection contains the manuscripts and source notes for A Guide to Alexandria: Alexandria, Virginia, George Washington's Home Town (1966) and Washington Walked Here (1970). The collection also holds several boxes of photographs.

Dates: 1966-1970