1957 Virginia's Colonial Records Project University Newsletter History UV

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One page description and history of the Virginia's Colonial Records Project published by the University of Virginia Newsletter on June 15, 1957. According to the Library of Virginia, "the Virginia Colonial Records Project was established in the 1950s by the Virginia Historical Society, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the University of Virginia Library, and Library of Virginia to reconstitute the archive of Virginia's colonial history--a documentary record decimated by war and fire during the Old Dominion's first three centuries." This piece was written by Edward M. Riley, who was Director of Research at Colonial Williamsburg, Inc from 1955 to 1976. This document measures 19.5" by 12.5". In good condition. Expected age toning. Folded. Small hole at fold intersection.