Collections : [Thomas Balch Library]

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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Leesburg May Pole Dance 1932

The Leesburg May Dance collection contains one black and white 5.5" x 3.5" photograph of the 1932 May Day and Health Day celebration taken by local photographer Russell Gregg.
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Leesburg May Pole Dance 1932

Lucille Muse
The Leesburg May Dance collection contains one black and white 5.5" x 3.5" photograph of the 1932 May Day and Health Day celebration taken by local photographer Russell Gregg.
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Portraits of Yardley and Hannah Taylor n.d.

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Collection consists of 3 photographs; two reproducing daguerreotype portraits identified as Yardley Taylor and Hannah Brown Taylor, and a third reproducing an accompanying note identifying the portraits. Images and note are not dated. The original daguerreotype images were sold at auction in Pennsylvania and later purchased by Lee Lawrence. The original daguerreotypes and note remain in her collection.
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James P. Roberts Photograph Collection 2003-

The 204 4"x6" color photographs in this collection primarily document Loudoun County Public School buildings from the fall of 2007 through the fall of 2009.
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James P. Roberts Photograph Collection 2003-

The 204 4"x6" color photographs in this collection primarily document Loudoun County Public School buildings from the fall of 2007 through the fall of 2009.
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Kidwell's Market Photographs Ca. 1940-2008

This collection consists of two digital images of 102 Loudoun St., SW, taken by Luke Swank, ca. 1940-1943, and Chris Murphy in 2008.
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Kidwell's Market Photographs Ca. 1940-2008

Chris Murphy
This collection consists of two digital images of 102 Loudoun St., SW, taken by Luke Swank, ca. 1940-1943, and Chris Murphy in 2008.
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Kirkpatrick Property Photograph Collection ca . 1992

This collection consists of 46 3"x5" color photographs, taken by Steve Nicklin in approximately 1992. The images capture the exterior of outbuildings and the grounds of the 3.5 acre Kirkpatrick estate as well as the interior and exterior of the main house.
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Kirkpatrick Property Photograph Collection ca . 1992

This collection consists of 46 3"x5" color photographs, taken by Steve Nicklin in approximately 1992. The images capture the exterior of outbuildings and the grounds of the 3.5 acre Kirkpatrick estate as well as the interior and exterior of the main house.
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Leesburg Architectural Surveys 1971 - 2001

composite of six architectural surveys of the Town of Leesburg prepared for Leesburg Department of Planning, Zoning & Development.
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Leesburg Architectural Surveys 1971 - 2001

Leesburg Department of Planning, Zoning & Development
composite of six architectural surveys of the Town of Leesburg prepared for Leesburg Department of Planning, Zoning & Development.
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Miskel's Farm , 1863, n.d.

This collection consists of 5 pages of typed notes describing the Battle of Miskel's Farm, including casualties, and also contains information about the First Vermont Cavalry. The notes are from the files of John Divine (23 May 1911-19 Nov 1996), an amateur historian who lived most of his life in Waterford.
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Miskel's Farm , 1863, n.d.

John Divine
This collection consists of 5 pages of typed notes describing the Battle of Miskel's Farm, including casualties, and also contains information about the First Vermont Cavalry. The notes are from the files of John Divine (23 May 1911-19 Nov 1996), an amateur historian who lived most of his life in Waterford.
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Nixon Family Photograph Collection, ca. 1885-1895

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This photographic collection contains three cabinet cards of which one is double sided.
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Townsend Family Photograph Collection, 1894-1895

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This photographic collection contains two cabinet cards. The photographs were likely sent to relatives in Virginia.
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