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Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Primary Collecting Areas:
Alexandria history, Virginia history, Genealogy, U.S. Civil War
Description:
As one of the core research institutions in Alexandria, the Local History and Special Collections Branch (LHSC) is focused on documenting Alexandria from its colonial era to its modern life as a vibrant community of immigrants and cultural attractions.
POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
Phone: (703) 746-1719
Phone: (703) 838-4577
Fax: (703) 706-3912
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Gardner Collection (MS348)

.19 Cubic Feet 1 box

The collection contains photos of Eulalie Gardner, her circle of friends, family, and students. The photos date from the 1920's through he 1930's, with photos of vacationing in Harpers Ferry and the Easter Egg Roll at the White House. A number of historic buildings are featured (the Washington Monument, The Jefferson Memorial, Mt. Vernon estate, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial) as well as shots of the D.C. and Alexandria area.

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Gardner Collection (MS348) .19 Cubic Feet 1 box

Gardner, Eulalie, 1893-1984

The collection contains photos of Eulalie Gardner, her circle of friends, family, and students. The photos date from the 1920's through he 1930's, with photos of vacationing in Harpers Ferry and the Easter Egg Roll at the White House. A number of historic buildings are featured (the Washington Monument, The Jefferson Memorial, Mt. Vernon estate, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial) as well as shots of the D.C. and Alexandria area.

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Alexandria Gazette I (MS331)

.46 Cubic Feet 1 legal box

The Alexandria Gazette I, 1942 - circa 1991, contains nearly 230 photographs taken for and published in the Alexandria Gazette. Notable Alexandrians, politicians, events, and historic sites are captured. Several photographs have their original captions included.

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George Washington Birthday Parade Box 1, Folder 9

This folder contains 9 photographs taken during the George Washington Birthday Parade. Several photographs are dated with the year 1980.

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Whitton Collection (MS027)

.65 Cubic Feet 2 boxes

This collection contains printed matter such as brochures of George Washington's birthday, the Washington Board of Trade, the Suburban Spectator and others. Additionally, there are limited correspondence, reports of the Historic Alexandria Foundation, annual reports of the Alexandria Library, several booklets, photographs, and postcards.

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Parades and Firemen Box 2, Folder 8

This folder contains four photos, 2 of a parade at the 500 block of King Street facing the Edgar Warfield Jr. building, one of the Columbia Engine Company standing in front of 109 S. St. Asaph Street around 1900, and another of the old hose wagon of the Columbia Engine Company.

  1. Series VI: Photos

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