Local History Collections
- A large collection of published materials on Richmond and Virginia history
- City and suburban directories beginning in 1819 (covers City of Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Chester, Glen Allen, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville, Sandston, and Rockville)
- Over 1,500 ephemera files sorted by subject and name (files include flyers, maps, photographs, documents relating to local subjects)
- Yearbooks from local elementary, middle, high schools, and universities
- Microfilm of local newspapers including Richmond Times Dispatch, Richmond Newsleader, Richmond Afro-American, Style Weekly, Free Press, and more
- Over 100 local periodicals
- Reports from City of Richmond departments
- Richmond area phone books
- Virginia almanacs
- Records of local organizations including the Virginia Mechanics’ Institute, Richmond Education Association, and Rosemary Library