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Thomas Balch Library

Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Primary Collecting Areas:
One of the library’s missions is collecting and preserving printed, manuscript, photographic, cartographic and genealogical documentation of Leesburg, Loudoun County and the surrounding region. The library actively seeks and welcomes donations of original business records, diaries, correspondence and photographs documenting life, culture, and history of Leesburg and Loudoun County. Library collections include over thirty-two thousand books and periodicals, maps, visual collections, newspapers, government records, and manuscripts. The library offers lectures on history and genealogy, classes, and exhibits. Group tours and orientations are available on request and books about local history are available for purchase on-site. Please contact us to find out more about donating to the library, joining our mailing list, or scheduling a tour.
Description:
Thomas Balch Library is a history and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town of Leesburg. Collections focus on Loudoun County, regional and Virginia history, genealogy, military history with special emphasis on the American Civil War, and ethnic history. It is designated as an Underground Railroad research site.
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195
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Martin L. Cook Photograph Collection ca. 1930- ca.1945

The five photographs in this collection depict Martin Cook at various stages in his life. Three of the photographs date from his training and service with the United States Army Air Corps
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5 photographs of Martin L. Cook

  • Martin L. Cook childhood portrait, ca. 1930
  • Martin L. Cook with model plane, 1939
  • Tuskegee Airmen in class, ca. 1943
  • Martin L. Cook in U.S. Army uniform, ca. 1943
  • Martin L. Cook & unidentified man standing near plane, ca. 1943
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Item Martin L. Cook Photograph Collection, ca. 1930- ca.1945

Martin L. Cook Photograph Collection ca. 1930- ca.1945

Doreen C. Hope
The five photographs in this collection depict Martin Cook at various stages in his life. Three of the photographs date from his training and service with the United States Army Air Corps
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Loudoun County Fair Association 4-H Collection ca. 1920 - 2011

This collection consists of 173 photographs of various 4-H groups in Loudoun County during the twentieth century, 40 4-H Fair programs dating from 1941 to 2000, meeting minutes, flyers, correspondence, and a copy of the deed to the fairgrounds.
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Audrey Windsor Bergner Research Collection ca. 1900 - 2007

This collection consists of research materials largely relating to the old plantation and historic homes in Middleburg, VA, and which served as research material for Audrey Windsor Bergner when she wrote her books, Old Plantations and Historic Homes around Middleburg, Virginia, vols. 1-3.
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Address by the Reverend John Dunn 1818

This collection contains an autograph copy of an address delivered 1818 by the Reverend John Dunn before the officers and membership the Olive Branch and United Brethren Lodges of the Free and Accepted Masons. The text used for the address was from Hebrews XIII.1 "Let brotherly love continue." The document is 41pp hand sewn hinge with one loose page. According to a note on the cover, the sermon was published by S. B. T. Caldwell, publisher of the Genius of Liberty.
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Address by the Reverend John Dunn 1818

Unknown. Transferred to Thomas Balch Library in 1994 from Loudoun County Public Library.
This collection contains an autograph copy of an address delivered 1818 by the Reverend John Dunn before the officers and membership the Olive Branch and United Brethren Lodges of the Free and Accepted Masons. The text used for the address was from Hebrews XIII.1 "Let brotherly love continue." The document is 41pp hand sewn hinge with one loose page. According to a note on the cover, the sermon was published by S. B. T. Caldwell, publisher of the Genius of Liberty.
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African American Architectural Surveys In Loudoun County, VA 2004

Two hundred and ten files of architectural surveys prepared for the Black History Committee of Friends of the Thomas Balch Library, Inc. and the County of Loudoun, DepartmHistory Matters of Washington, D.C.ent of Planning by
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African American Architectural Surveys In Loudoun County, VA 2004

Two hundred and ten files of architectural surveys prepared for the Black History Committee of Friends of the Thomas Balch Library, Inc. and the County of Loudoun, DepartmHistory Matters of Washington, D.C.ent of Planning by

Box 1: Surveys, 2004

First half of box contains miscellaneous folders cross referenced with files in Lewis/Edwards collection and Loudoun County Architectural Surveys Supplement, 2003 (ca. 1750 - ca. 1950) (Collection M 011). These folders are numbered: 053-0062-0001 through 053-0062-0006; 053-0174, 053-0205; 053-0322; 053-0464; 053-0584; 053-0587 through 053-0589; 053-0605-0001 through 053-0605-053-0605-0012; 053-0697; 053-0823; 053-0825; 053-0843; 053-0845; 053-0899; 053-0909; 053-0932; 053-0984; 053-0987, 0988; 053-0994; 053-1023, 1024; 053-1024; 053-1043; 053-1049; 053-1060. Other folders (with no cross references) are: 5086, 5087, 5097-5009, 5116, 5138-5141, 5150-5155, 5168-5176, 5184-5214, 5220- 5234, 5236, 5238-5240, 5244, 6037. The following folders, prefixed 259 (representing Middleburg) are also included: 0162-0011, 5058 through 5069. Folders prefixed 286 (representing Purcellville) are: 5001-0107; 5001-0230 through 5001-0232. Folders prefixed 291 (representing Round Hill) are: 5001-5012.

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Agreement between Lemuel Norris and Loudoun County 1874

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This collection consists of a handwritten draft agreement regarding a contract awarded to Lemuel Norris by the "Court of Loudoun" for the construction of a bridge on the Leesburg/Georgetown Turnpike. Dates, other than the year, are left blank, and there are no signatures on the document.
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Agreement between Lemuel Norris and Loudoun County 1874 1 item

Formerly part of Loudoun County Historical Society Collections
This collection consists of a handwritten draft agreement regarding a contract awarded to Lemuel Norris by the "Court of Loudoun" for the construction of a bridge on the Leesburg/Georgetown Turnpike. Dates, other than the year, are left blank, and there are no signatures on the document.
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A Guide to the Loudoun County Architectural Surveys Supplement 2003

The collection includes 747 file folders covering sites and structures in all sections of Loudoun County and is in addition to the Lewis/Edwards files of historic sites.
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A Guide to the Loudoun County Architectural Surveys Supplement 2003

County of Loudoun, Department of Planning
The collection includes 747 file folders covering sites and structures in all sections of Loudoun County and is in addition to the Lewis/Edwards files of historic sites.

Item Box 1

Folders 53-0028 to 53-5407

Item Box 2

Folders 53-5408 to 53-5575

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Aldie Horticultural Society Records, 1923-2013

Photocopies of minutes, roll call records, programs, and brochures of places visited by the members of the Aldie Horticultural Society from 1923-2013.
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Aldie Horticultural Society Records, 1923-2013

Aldie Horticultural Society
Photocopies of minutes, roll call records, programs, and brochures of places visited by the members of the Aldie Horticultural Society from 1923-2013.
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Aldie Methodist Church Minutes 1962-1965

This collection contains copies of the minutes of the Aldie United Methodist Church. The minutes include information on the finances of the church (bills paid, funds on hand), planned events (conferences, community dinners), reports on the youth and children's ministries and election of new officials. The years range from 1962 to 1965 with the bulk between 1962 and 1964.
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Aldie Methodist Church Minutes 1962-1965

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This collection contains copies of the minutes of the Aldie United Methodist Church. The minutes include information on the finances of the church (bills paid, funds on hand), planned events (conferences, community dinners), reports on the youth and children's ministries and election of new officials. The years range from 1962 to 1965 with the bulk between 1962 and 1964.
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Aldie Ruritan Records 1972-2001 1973-1999

The collection consists of secretary and treasurer's records from 1973-2001. It includes membership lists, attendance, and minutes as well some loose bank statements and other documents.
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Aldie Ruritan Records 1972-2001 1973-1999

Aldie Ruritan
The collection consists of secretary and treasurer's records from 1973-2001. It includes membership lists, attendance, and minutes as well some loose bank statements and other documents.

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