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For preservation purposes, patrons may not view the original film. Arrangements can be made to create a viewing copy upon request. Costs associated with the transfer of any film titles lacking an access copy will be borne by the patron.
There are no restrictions.
State Records Film Collection. 2007. Accession 43563. State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
In-house transfer
Films were originally part of a Library of Virginia circulating collection created to supply public libraries, schools, and the general public with educational film resources
The collection consists of motion picture films created for K-12 classroom education and for documentary purposes. Films include works produced by the Virginia Department of Education as well as variety of state and national production companies. Highlights include a promotional film documenting the opening the Wise County Public Library and the Virginia Bicentennial Commission production of "The Past is Prologue." Some of the films have been digitized and are available on the Library of Virginia's YouTube channel. Click here to access these films: State Government Records Collection , or see links below to specific films.
Colony Productions.
28 min.
Commonwealth Films, Inc.
27 min.
Walter J. Klein, Ltd.
30 min.
United States National Audiovisual Center.
30 min.
14 min.
Documentary examining the life of General Robert E. Lee and his contributions to the Civil War and restoration efforts.
Virginia Department of Education Film Production Service.
Click here to access the film: Character of Lee
16 min.
MGM.
National Geographic Society.
59 min.
National Geographic Society.
59 min.
Documentary exploring the environmental problems of the Chesapeake Bay and the impact of these problems on the livelihoods of area residents and recreational users.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Click here to access the film: Chesapeake Horizons
30 min.
Handel Film Corp.
25 min.
20 min.
Documentary examining the roles of women in Virginia and their contributions to Virginia Society. Includes historical review and contemporary interviews.
Rudisill, Inc.
Click here to access the film: Common Wealth of Women
43 min.
Charlotte Schrader.
20 min.
Guggenheim Productions, Inc.
27 min.
I.Q. Films.
48 min.
United States National Audiovisual Center.
13 min.
Mount Vernon Ladies Association.
28 min.
Barr Films, Pasadena.
33 min.
Walter J. Klein Co., Ltd.
30 min.
Documentary examining the administration of Virginia Governor Linwood Holton.
Commonwealth Films, Inc.
Click here to access the film: Holton Years
29 min.
Handel Film Corp.
30 min.
United States National Audiovisual Center.
14 min.
Documentary examining the history of Jamestown from its beginnings in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in America through its 90 years of prominence. Include dramatization of events.
Virginia Department of Education Film Production Service.
Click here to access the film: Jamestown, A Place of Beginnings
21 min.
Dramatization of the life and contributions of Thomas Jefferson as seen through Jefferon's eyes as he recalls events and visits historical landmarks.
Virginia Department of Education Film Production Service.
Click here to access the film: Jefferson of Monticello
18 min.
Films Incorporated.
25 min.
I.Q. Films.
48 min.
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
28 min.
McGraw-Hill Films.
27 min.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films.
11 min.
Documentary exploring the role of Virginia in the Civil War.
Virginia Department of Education Film Production Service.
Click here to access the film: Manassas to Appomattox
30 min.
McGraw-Hill Films.
22 min.
Guggenheim Productions, Inc.
29 min.
Mirage Productions.
28 min.
Documentary about the Chincoteague Pony Penning Day, which began in 1924 when the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company first rounded up ponies on Assateague Island to auction off in order to raise money for fire equipment.
Click here to access the film: Pony Penning on Chincoteague
24 min.
McGraw-Hill Films.
27 min.
Documentary highlighting 200 years of Richmond, Virginia, history. Includes dramatizations and is narrated by Earl Hamner.
United Virginia Bank.
Click here to access the film: Richmond Remembers 200 Years film
30 min.
Virginia Department of Education Film Production Service.
Guggenheim Productions, Inc.
52 min.
Macmillan Films, Inc.
30 min.
Macmillan Films, Inc.
30 min.
Macmillan Films, Inc.
30 min.
Encyclopedia Britannica Corp.
22 min.
McGraw-Hill Films.
33 min.
Coronet Films.
17 min.
National Geographic Society.
26 min.
United States National Audiovisual Center.
13 min.
Presented in Commemoration of Our Nation's Bicentennial to the Commonwealth of Virginia by First and Merchants Corporation, April 28 1975
Documentary taking a look at the many species of birds that make Virginia their home.
Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Click here to access the film: Virginia's Flying Colors
27 min.
Documentary examining the history and functions of the Virginia General Assembly. Narrated by Speaker of the House John Warren Cooke.
Virginia Department of Education Film Production Service.
Click here to access the film: Virginia's General Assembly
14 min.
Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission.
28 min.
The Libary of Virginia.
10 min.
United States National Audiovisual Center.
28 min.
Phoenix Films, Inc.
30 min.