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Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC record, created by Trenton Hizer, 24 January 2011 Description is in English 2013-11-21 Converted to schema conforming EAD by dtd2schema.vh.xsl. A Guide to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities records, 1890-1974 A Collection in the Library of Virginia 32900 Trenton Hizer

Library of Virginia 2011 Trenton Hizer Library of Virginia Descriptive Summary The Library of Virginia Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities records, 1890-1974 32900 42 volumes English Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities records, 1890-1974. Accession 32900. Organization records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, 2300 East Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223.

Alternative Form Available

For preservation purposes, please serve microfilm (Misc. reels 6028-6047).

Historical Information

The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA) was founded in 1889 in Williamsburg, Virginia, to preserve and restore deteriorating historical sites in Virginia. The APVA bought the site where Jamestown is located. Over the years the organization (recently renamed Preservation Virginia) has worked with public and private groups to restore sites. The group owns several sites in the state that are open to the public, including Bacon's Castle and the Cape Henry Lighthouse.

Scope and Content

Records, 1890-1974, of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (now Preservation Virginia) consisting of minute books, record books, secretary's books, financial records and ledgers, Jamestown visitors registers, and scrapbooks detailing the activities and goals of the APVA.

Minute books include record book, 1896-1917, of the Washington Branch of the APVA containing applications, clippings, member lists, minutes, reports, and rules; and minute book, 1934-1944, of the Powhatan Hill Memorial Association consisting of articles, clippings, correspondence, lists, and minutes. Secretary's book, 1897-1899, contains accounts, list of letters written, and other papers. General Endowment Fund, life members, 1930-1957, includes accounts and correspondence concerning contributions to the APVA.

Ledgers, 1894-1950, contain accounts; expenses and receipts; lists of officers and members; payment of dues, and other records concerning the finances of the APVA. Jamestown Visitors Registers, 1901-1939 and part of 1941, contains the names of visitors and listing their residences. Scrapbooks, 1890-1974, consist of articles, booklets, brochures, bulletins, clippings, correspondence, flyers, lists, maps, newsletters, photographs, poems, programs, and other papers concerning the goals, operations, and programs of the APVA, including information on properties the organization owned. Of special interest is a scrapbook for the 350th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown. There are also two blank scrapbooks.

Contents List Minute books, record books, ledgers, registers, and scrapbooks, 1890-1974. 6028-6047 Extent: 20 reels. Washington D.C. Branch record book, 1896-1917 6028 Powhatan Hill Memorial Association minute book, 1934-1944 6028 Secretary's book, 1897-1899 6028 General endowment fund, life members, 1930-1957 6028 Ledger 1, March 1894-December 1900 6029 Ledger 2, January 1901-June 1907 6029 Ledger 3, July 1907-December 1923 6029 Ledger 4, January 1924-June 1935 6030 Ledger 5, July 1935-October 1941 6030 Ledger 6, November 1941-December 1947 6030 Ledger 7, January 1948-December 1950 6030 Jamestown Visitors Register, June 1901-April 1907 6031 Jamestown Visitors Register, May 1907-January 1916 6031 Jamestown Visitors Register, January 1916-July 1925 6031 Jamestown Visitors Register, August 1925-September 1928 6032 Jamestown Visitors Register, September 1928-April 1930 6033 Jamestown Visitors Register, April 1930-August 1930 6033 Jamestown Visitors Register, August 1930-June 1931 6033 Jamestown Visitors Register, June 1931-October 1931 6034 Jamestown Visitors Register, October 1931-July 1932 6034 Jamestown Visitors Register, July 1932-June 1933 6034 Jamestown Visitors Register, June 1933-July 1934 6034 Jamestown Visitors Register, July 1934-November 1935 6035 Jamestown Visitors Register, November 1935-October 1936 6035 Jamestown Visitors Register, October 1936-June 1937 6035 Jamestown Visitors Register, June 1937-April 1938 6036 Jamestown Visitors Register, April 1938-April 1939 6036 Jamestown Visitors Register, April 1939-November 1939 6036 Jamestown Visitors Register, June 1941-September 1941 6036 Scrapbook, 1890-1949 6037 Scrapbook, 1950-1953 6038 Scrapbook, 1954-1956 6039 Scrapbook, January-August 1957 6040 Scrapbook, 350th Anniversary of Jamestown's settlement, 1957 6041 Scrapbook, 1957-1959 6042 Scrapbook, 1959-1962 6043 Scrapbook, 1963-1966 6044 Scrapbook, 1966-1968 6045 Scrapbook, 1966-1969 6046 Scrapbook, 1970-1974 6047 Scrapbook, blank, no date Scrapbook, blank, no date