Thursday, August 04, 2011

Civil War 150 Legacy (Document Digitization) Scanning Event

From Shenandoah At War newsletter....

Civil War 150 Legacy (Document Digitization) Scanning Event
CW 150 Legacy imageStaunton Public Library
(Friday-Saturday, August 5-6, 2011)

The Virginia Sesquicentennial Commission and the Library of Virginia have partnered to create a state-wide online collection of original Civil War documents and photographs that remain in private hands. The project focuses on materials created from 1859-1867 that reflect social, political, military, business and religious life in Virginia during the Civil War era.  The Library of Virginia is sending teams of archivists to scan privately-held materials for inclusion in the project.  The next scanning event in the Shenandoah Valley will be held at the Staunton Public Library on August 5-6.  For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Melissa Davidson at (540) 332-3902 or via emailMore information about the Civil War 150 Legacy Project can be found here.

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