A Guide to the Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., Executive records, 1958-1962 Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., Executive records 26230

A Guide to the Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., Executive records, 1958-1962

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 26230


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Accession Number
26230
Title
Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., Executive records, 1958-1962
Extent
94.5 cu. ft. (187 boxes)
Creator
Virginia. Governor (1958-1962 : Almond)
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., Executive records, 1958-1962. Accession 26230. State government records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va 23219

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Office of the Governor, 1964 July 29.

Processing Information

This collection has been processed using minimal processing standards: the original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed.

Biographical Information

James Lindsay Almond was born in Charlottesville, Va., on 15 June 1898. He became active in politics in 1925, campaigning for Harry Flood Byrd. Before being elected governor in 1957, Almond served briefly in the United States House of Representatives and as Attorney General for the state of Virginia. He died in Richmond on 14 April 1986.

Scope and Content

The Executive Papers of Governor J. Lindsay Almond, Jr. are housed in 187 boxes. The collection is arranged into six (6) series. Series have been designated for: I. State Government. II. General Correspondence. III. Federal Government. IV. Extraditions. V. Judicial. VI. Miscellaneous. These records include applications, appointments, correspondence, executive orders, extraditions, invitations, minutes, proclamations, recommendations, reports, and speeches. These records document the gubernatorial administration of J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., from 11 January 1958 to 13 January 1962.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series I. State Government Series II. General Correspondence Series III. Federal Government Series IV. Extradition Series V. Judicial Series VI. Miscellaneous

Contents List

Series I: State Government , 1958-1962 .
Boxes 1-78
Extent: 40 cu. ft. [78 boxes].

The State Government records are housed in 78 boxes and are arranged alphabetically by agency or subject. Subjects include: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Boards, Commissions (including Commission on the Aging, Art Commission, Chesapeake Bay Tunnel Commission, and Commission on Redistricting), Department of Conservation and Development (including Virginia Conservation Commission), Virginia Corporation Commission, Education (Advisory Committee on School Construction, State Board of Education, Protest - Closing Schools 1960, Pupil Transportation, Superintendent of Public Instruction, colleges and universities, and Pupil Placement Board), Governor's Office, Grounds and Buildings, Department of Health, Department of Highways, Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals (includes mental hospitals), Military Affairs (Adjutant General), Retirement (Virginia Retirement System), State Police, Taxation, Unemployment Compensation Commission, Virginia Ports Authority, and Department of Welfare and Institutions (Corrections, Penitentiary, and Parole Board).

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Series II: General Correspondence , 1958-1962 .
Boxes 79-153
Extent: 38 cu. ft. [75 boxes].

The General Correspondence are housed in 75 boxes and are arranged alphabetically by subject. Notable subjects include: Appointments with Governor, Civil Rights, Council of State Governments, Democratic Campaign, Executive Orders, Federal Legislation, General Assembly (notes on bills and Commissions), Governors of Other States, Invitations, Legal Matters, Proclamations, Requests, Segregation (including closing of schools, integration, NAACP, and re-opening schools), Southern Governor's Conference, Governor's Speeches, Statements, States Rights and Taxes.

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Series III: Federal Government , 1958-1962 .
Boxes 154-169
Extent: 8 cu. ft. [16 boxes].

The Federal Government records are housed in 16 boxes and are arranged alphabetically by agency or subject. Subjects include: Army, Civil War Centennial Commission, Defense, and Executive Departments.

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Series IV: Extraditions , 1958-1962 .
Boxes 170-178
Extent: 4 cu. ft. [8 boxes].

The Extradition records are housed in 9 boxes and are arranged alphabetically.

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Series V: Judicial , 1958-1962 .
Boxes 179-184
Extent: 3 cu. ft. [6 boxes].

The Judicial records are housed in 6 boxes and are arranged by Court.

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Series VI: Miscellaneous , 1958-1962 .
Boxes 185-187
Extent: 1.5 cu. ft. [3 boxes].

The Miscellaneous records are housed in 3 boxes and contain personal correspondence with political figures and printed reports of state agencies. Personal correspondence to Governor Almond include: Watkins A. Abbitt, John S. Battle, Harry F. Byrd, Harry F. Byrd, Jr., A. Willis Robertson, Thomas B. Stanley and William M. Tuck.

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