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Advice and Etiquette Books

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Studying etiquette books offers researchers a glimpse of how people interacted and how they adapted to their changing...

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Care Beyond National and Color Lines: Filipino Nurses in Virginia Across the 20th Century

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As of Winter 2021, Virginia remains among the top ten states for largest Filipino American populations, and by no...

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Education in Virginia

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The Virginia Constitution of 1869, passed during Reconstruction, established a statewide system of free public schools...

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Glee Clubs

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The VMHC has several glee club items in its collection. The earliest item, an 1848 broadside entitled “Rally Whigs”...

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Let Us Commence: Graduating At A Distance

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Learn about the history of commencement ceremonies and traditions in Virginia.

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Mary-Cooke Branch Munford

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Learn how Mary-Cooke Branch Munford helped improve education in Virginia.

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Murals Inspired by the Story of Virginia

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Richmond is now home to more than 100 outdoor murals, and this popular form of artwork reflects the city’s modernity and...

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New Normals for the Old Dominion

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The State Normal Schools for Women, so called because they set the norms (or standards) for teaching, were born out of a...

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Separate and Unequal: The Breakdown of Segregation in Virginia Schools

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The Virginia Constitution of 1869 established a statewide system of free public schools. The schools evolved in the...

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The Honor of Membership

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The governing body of the museum has elected close to 200 honorary members in its 175-year history. The long list...

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The Peaceful Transfer of Power: Oaths and Inaugurations

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Tiny Tomes

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Defined as no more than three inches in height or width, miniature books were first produced with convenience in mind...

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Yearbooks

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View select images from yearbooks in the society's collections.