These records are part of the Library of Virginia record group (R.G. 35)
Arranged in chronological order.
Historic Landmark Commission Records of the State Librarian of the Library of Virginia, 1966-1978. Accession 34438, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Accession 34438 transferred by the Library of Virginia, May 20, 1993.
The Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission was created by an act of the General Assembly passed on April 6, 1966, to locate and designate historical landmarks, buildings, structures, and sites of state or national significance; to publish a register of these landmarks and to set standards for their care and management; to establish historical districts and to provide indentification markers; and to coordinate historical preservation programs among individuals, groups, and government.
To fulfill its responsibilities the commission developed four programs. The registration and preservation of historic places program maintains the register of historical landmarks and provides grants in aid for restoration and preservation. The historic buildings and sites survey program sponsors surveys and records the location of historical sites. The archaeological investigation program examines and registers sites and preserves artifacts. The open space easement program protects the historical and scenic values of property by accepting deeds of easment from present owners that prohibit inappropriate development by themselves and future owners.
Historic Landmark Commission records, 1966-1978, are comprised of chronologically arranged files pertaining to the activities of the State Librarian and his involvement with the Historic Landmarks Commission. The files include correspondence, agendas, budgets, legislation, memos, minutes, articles, reports, and other working papers.