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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
Start Over Repository Alexandria Library Date range 1988

Cross Family Reunion insert for Robert's Memorial United Methodist Church bulletin

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  2. Alexandria Black Family Reunion Digital Collection
  3. Cross Family photographs and ephemera

Cross Family Reunion insert for Robert's Memorial United Methodist Church bulletin

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  2. Alexandria Black Family Reunion Digital Collection
  3. Cross Family photographs and ephemera

Curtin Family Papers (MS101) .56 Cubic Feet 1 archival box

Curtin, Bertha A.

The collection consists of research materials, clippings and correspondence relating to the Ruebush, Funk, Moon, and Andrews families. The materials were gathered by Bertha A. (Betsy) Curtin as she researched her ancestors.

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Edith Moore Sprouse Papers (MS313) 4.10 Cubic Feet 17 boxes 7.21 Linear Feet

Sprouse, Edith Moore, 1923-2004

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.

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Elanora Peake Zint Collection (MS345) .42 Linear Feet 1 box, 44 folders

Zint, Elanora Peake, 1907-1957

The collection consists of primarily of photographs, with some artwork, correspondence, and contracts included. The photos are primarily centered around the 1920's Washington D.C. vaudeville scene. Included are letters from Allen Dulles, former head of the CIA, one concerning Elanora's death and service, and another commending Raymond upon his retirement. Another letter concerns a friend of Elanora's, which describes her experience with the Mange Bros. Circus in Venezuela. There are also a small number of photos and negatives of the couple's travels in the 1940's and 50's to Niagara Falls, and Great Falls, VA.

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