A Guide to the Library of Virginia Replevin Files, 1908-1993 34931, 38634, 40399

A Guide to the Library of Virginia Replevin Files, 1908-1993

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Collection Number 34931, 38634, 40399.

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000
USA
Phone: (804) 692-3888 (Archives Reference)
Fax: (804) 692-3556 (Archives Reference)
Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov(Archives)
URL: http://www.lva.virginia.gov/

Processed by: E. Alexander

Repository

The Library of Virginia

Collection Number

34931

Collection Number

38634

Collection Number

40399

Title

The Library of Virginia Replevin Files, 1908-1993

Extent

2 cu. ft. (3 boxes)

Creator

Office of the State Archivist

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

The Library of Virginia, Office of the State Archivist, Replevin files, [dates from Accession]. Accession [number of accession], State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA.

Acquisition Information

Accessions were transferred by the office of the State Archivist. 34931 is an accumulation of accessions relating to replevin. 38634 was transferred 11/16/2001. 40399 was transferred 3/18/2003.

Biographical Information

Replevin is a legal remedy through which property is returned after being unlawfully obtained in some manner. Under the Virginia Public Records Act, public records never cease being public records until they are destroyed. Because of this, the Library of Virginia has initiated or facilitated several cases of replevin throughout the years. Cases were resolved either before involving the legal system, or through court cases. Notable instances in this collection include the Lossing collection, the Journal of the Virginia Convention of May 1776, Larry I. Vass v. Virginia, as well as proceedings against Jack Hamilton in Middlesex and Isle of Wight counties.

Scope and Content

These collections document the replevin actions taken by the Library of Virginia and the Office of the State Archivist. It also includes cases from county Circuit Courts for which the Library of Virginia stepped in and played an active role in proceedings. Records include correspondence, research, archival transfer receipts, stack slips, pamphlets, newspaper articles, inventory forms, as well as court records such as transcripts, depositions, judgments, and other related records.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 11 series, chronologically by replevin case.

Series I: Lossing v. Virginia (1908-1914); Series II: James L. Hook (1941-1942); Series III: Miscellaneous (1949-1964); Series IV: The Rosenbach Company (1949-1950); Series V: Duke University (1950); Series VI: Charlotte County v. Bloxom, Curtis (1971, 1976-1980); Series VII: Larry I. Vass v. Virginia (1911-1913, bulk 1967-1973); Series VIII: Alexandria v. Yudkin (1976-1977); Series IX: David F. Zullo (1986); Series X: Middlesex County v. Hamilton (1977, bulk 1991-1993); Series XI: Isle of Wight v. Hamilton (1991-1993)

Related Material

Local Government Replevin Records, Accession 41209, consists of local records that were removed by Larry Vass from the collection.

Executive Papers and other state records removed by Larry Vass have been refiled with their original collections.

Contents List

Replevin Records , 1908-1993 .

Extent: 3 boxes.

Series I: Lossing v. Virginia, 1908-1914 .
Box 1 Folder 1-4

This series documents the actions taken to obtain state records from the estate of Benson Lossing. It includes research, newspaper articles, board resolutions, and correspondence between the Library and the auction house.
- Box 1 Folder 1
  Replevin Articles, 1908-1912 .
- Box 1 Folder 2
  Correspondence, 1911-1914 .
- Box 1 Folder 3
  Board Resolutions, 1912-1913 .
- Box 1 Folder 4
  Newspaper Articles, 1912 .
Series II: James L. Hook, 1941-1942 .
Box 1 Folder 5

This series documents the reacquisition of the Journal of the Virginia Convention of May 1776 from James Hook. The records are chiefly correspondence, detailing Hook's initial offer, a concerned citizen's attempts to intervene, the assessment of the book by Colonial Williamsburg, and the seizure of the item by the Library.
- Box 1 Folder 5
  Correspondence, 1941-1942 .
Series III: Miscellaneous, 1949-1964 .
Box 1 folder:

This series documents miscellaneous replevin related records in the collection including correspondence, lists of Virginia state records, and mug shots.
- Box 1 Folder 6
  Authorizing Replevin Funds, 1949 .
- Box 1 Folder 10
  Lists of Virginia Records, Undated, 1950-1951 .
- Box 1 Folder 11
  Mug shot of Wilfred H. Marty, 1964 .
  
  Mug shots of Wilfred H. Marty who was arrested in the fall of 1964 for attempted theft of "two valuable Confederate volumes" from the Library.
Series IV: The Rosenbach Company, 1949-1950 .
Box 1 Folder

This series documents the replevin actions taken by the Library of Virginia with the Rosenbach auction company. Records include auction catalogs and correspondence regarding the removal of records.
- Box 1 Folder 7
  The History of America in Documents, 1949-1950 .
- Box 1 Folder 8
  Correspondence, 1949-1950 .
Series V: Duke University, 1950 .
Box number 1 Folder 9

This series documents the discussion between Duke University and the Library of Virginia for the return of records. This series contains correspondence.
- Box 1 Folder 9
  Correspondence, 1950 .
Series VI: Charlotte County v. Bloxom and Curtis, 1971, 1978-1980 .
Box 1 Folder 12-14

This series documents the case against Bloxom and Curtis by Charlotte County Circuit Court for the return of records. This series includes a records survey and lists of records, newspaper articles, correspondence, and the case judgement.
- Box 1 Folder 12
  List of Records and Records Survey, 1971 .
- Box 1 Folder 13
  Charlotte County Gazette Articles, 1976 .
- Box 1 Folder 14
  Correspondence and Judgement, 1978-1980 .
Series VII: Larry Vass v. Virginia (Accessions 40399, 34931), 1911-1913, 1967-1973 .
Boxes 1 (34931), 1 (40399)

This series documents the trial of the case of the Commonwealth v.. Larry Ivan Vass for the theft of documents from the Virginia State Library and Archives between 1969 and 1972. Records include correspondence, lists of stolen documents, stack slips, patron registers, photocopy orders, receipt forms, subpoenas, court records, and other related documents.

The stolen state records have been removed from Accession 40399 and refiled with their original collection, and local records are now housed under Accession 41209.
- Box 1 Folder 1
  Archival Receipts, 1972 .
- Box 1 Folder 2
  Correspondence, 1967, 1972-1973 .
- Box 1 Folder 3
  National Historic Preservation Commission Photocopy Orders, 1969 .
- Box 1 Folder 4
  Notes and Lists, 1972-1973 .
- Box 1 Folder 5
  Patron Register, 1970-1972 .
- Box 1 Folder 6
  Stack Slips, 1969-1972 .
- Box 1 Folder 15-17
  Court Transcript (Accession 34931), 1972 .
- Folders 7-9
  Stolen Documents, 1911-1913, 1972-1973 .
  - Box 1 Folder 7
    List of Stolen Documents, 1972-1973 .
  - Box 1 Folder 8
    Allason Papers, 1911-1913, 1972-1973 .
  - Box 1 Folder 9
    Executive Papers, 1972 .
Series VIII: City of Alexandria v. Yudkin, 1976-1977 .
Box 1 Folder 18-20

This series documents the replevin case by the City of Alexandria against Yudkin, which the Library of Virginia took part in. This series consists of court documents, correspondence, and a survey of historical records.
- Box 1 Folder 18
  Court Documents, 1976-1977 .
- Box 1 Folder 19
  Correspondence, 1976-1977 .
- Box 1 Folder 20
  Historical Records Survey, 1977 .
Series IX: David F. Zullo, 1986 .
Box 1 Folder 21

This series documents the replevin of records from seller David Zullo, who was selling records on consignment from a private collector. Records include correspondence between Zullo, the Library, and the consigner, as well as item lists.
- Box 1 Folder 21
  Correspondence and Item Lists, 1986 .
Series X: Middlesex County v. Jack Hamilton (Accession 34931, 38634), 1977, 1991-1993 .
Box 1 (38634), 1 (34931) Folder 1-5, 22-35

This series documents the case brought against bookseller Jack Hamilton by Middlesex County Circuit Court for the return of records. Records include correspondence, document inventories, newspaper articles, as well as court documents including depositions, opinions, court transcripts, as well as final judgments.
- Box 1 Folder 1-4
  Local Record Inventory Forms (38634), 1977 .
- Box 1 Folder 5
  Correspondence and ARC Receipts (38634), 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 22
  Correspondence, 1991-1993 .
- Box 1 Folder 23
  Document Inventories, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 24
  Petition to Intervene, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 25
  Deposition of Dan Gill and Lyndon Hart, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 26
  Deposition of Dr. Louis Manarin, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 27
  Interrogatories, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 28
  Proceedings, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 29
  Attorney General's Opinion, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 30
  Proceedings, 1991 .
- Box 1 Folder 31
  Publications, 1991-1993 .
- Box 1 Folder 32
  Proceedings, 1992 .
- Box 1 Folder 33
  Respondent's Memorandum, 1992 .
- Box 1 Folder 34
  Petitioner's Reply, 1992 .
- Box 1 Folder 35
  Judgement, 1992 .
- Box 1 Folder 36
  Judgement, 1992 .
- Box 1 Folder 36
  Dismissal and Receipt, 1993 .
Series XI: Isle of Wight County v. Jack Hamilton (Accession 34931, 38634), 1991-1993 .
Box 1 (38634), 1 (34931) Folder 6, 36-37

This series documents the case -brought against bookseller Jack Hamilton by Isle of Wight County Circuit Court for the return of records. This case was resolved not long after the judgement was made in Middlesex County v. Hamilton. Records include correspondence, ARC receipts, court records, and publications.
- Box 1 Folder 6
  Correspondence and ARC Receipts, 1991-1993 .
- Box 1 Folder 36
  Correspondence and Court Records, 1991-1993 .
- Box 1 Folder 37
  Virginia Public Records Act Declared Constitutional, 1993 .