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Thomas Balch Library

@BalchLibrary

Special Collections, History and Genealogy Library

 Leesburg, VA
leesburgva.gov/departments/thomas-balch-library
Joined June 2015
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The County Chronicle@CountyChron9 Apr 2024
Thanks to Mrs. Bagdasarian & guest Ms. Christiansen from @BalchLibrary. Our newspaper students loved digging through historical local papers from as far back as 1820 while looking into LCHS history and scanning some of our decades-old student newspapers. @lchslibrarians @LCHS1954
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Town of Leesburg, VA
@TownofLeesburg22 Jun 2023
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@BalchLibrary is debuting its Centennial Catalog, which distinguishes it as an independent research library, owned and operated by the #townofleesburg. The library has converted from Dewey classification to Library of Congress classification >> bit.ly/46kbtAY #leesburgva
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Julie Kuzma@Julie_Kuzma23 Mar 2023
SharkCast Podcast: Ms. Elaine Thompson Student Dedication; Why was her name chosen for our school podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s… @SchroderFUSION @MdotSmithTeachz @drjasonnichols @TimSparbanie @E_ThompsonES @BalchLibrary @LoudounCoGovt @LCPSOfficial @vasocialstudies @frattali_fifth
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Loudoun Co. Govt.
@LoudounCoGovt17 Feb 2023
Through an interactive mapping application, #Loudoun County is telling the story of prominent Black families that owned farms in eastern Loudoun in the early 20th century. Details here: bit.ly/3KyAlwv
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EnslavedOrg@EnslavedOrg3 Feb 2023
Check out research by Black History Committee of Friends of @BalchLibrary (Leesburg, VA) in Lori Kimball, "Enslaved Community of President James Monroe with a Focus on Loudoun County," JSDP v3, no. 3: jsdp.dev.matrix.msu.edu/full…. Thanks to @NEH_PresAccess @NEHgov @NEH_ODH
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Julie Kuzma@Julie_Kuzma16 Nov 2022
Deep in the research @BalchLibrary 'This is exciting!' 'There are so many details' @E_ThompsonES Ss learning through archived awards, articles, legal docs and photos. Thank you Laura! It was so well organized. @drjasonnichols @TimSparbanie @LCPS_ElemDIF #LCPSDeeperLearning
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Julie Kuzma@Julie_Kuzma16 Nov 2022
Let the research begin! Why was Mrs. Elaine Thompson selected as the name for @E_ThompsonES @BalchLibrary @TimSparbanie @drjasonnichols @SchroderFUSION
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Michelle Schroder@SchroderFUSION14 Oct 2022
Elaine Thompson is still making history! Thank you to @BalchLibrary for your time and dedication! We look forward to working closely with you as our students continue to explore and research her life! @Julie_Kuzma @TimSparbanie @MaureenSidorVA @SprouseLynette @drjasonnichols
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Loudoun Library@LoudounLibrary12 Jul 2022
A research project at @BalchLibrary led #Leesburg author and photographer Diane Helentjaris on a quest to document nearly 30 historic African-American churches in #Loudoun. These images, currently on display at #RustLibrary, offer a fascinating glimpse at our community's past.
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Town of Leesburg, VA
@TownofLeesburg29 Apr 2022
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the @BalchLibrary >> bit.ly/3LxISxh #100anniversary #townofleesburg #leesburgva #thomasbalchlibrary
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Town of Leesburg, VA
@TownofLeesburg1 Mar 2022
Beginning this evening, blue and yellow flood lights will illuminate the Loudoun Street wall of the Town Hall parking garage in support of freedom in Ukraine. Lights will also be displayed in front of the Town Green >> bit.ly/3BYXKRc #townofleesburg #leesburgva #Ukraine
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Library of Virginia@LibraryofVA4 Oct 2021
Miss scrolling #Facebook and #Instagram for a little break? Try one of our #ArchivesMonth #puzzles instead! jigex.com/Rn6d3 📷 from @BalchLibrary for #ArchivesMonthVA: lva.virginia.gov/public/arch…
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Shenandoah County Library@countylib22 Sep 2021
#ShenandoahValley #Archives #Fair will be held virtually on Oct 20 at 11AM This fair is your chance to connect with #Archivists and learn about their collections More info & how to participate at fb.me/e/2E00AReoN or countylib.org/local-history #history #genealogy
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Town of Leesburg, VA
@TownofLeesburg14 Oct 2020
Register for an upcoming webinar about preserving African American cemeteries, with a spotlight on #LoudounCounty. @BalchLibrary Director Alexandra S. Gressitt will help present. This webinar is free but registration is required. bit.ly/318vzOF #leesburgva
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Loudoun Library@LoudounLibrary20 Aug 2020
TODAY! 🗳️ Join a virtual celebration of the #19thAmendment with @LWVLoudoun and the Loudoun Heritage Consortium: tinyurl.com/y3qezvkx
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Town of Leesburg, VA
@TownofLeesburg30 Jul 2020
“The Lens and the Brush – A Thousand Forests” is now on display at the @BalchLibrary. Twenty-three pieces of photography and paintings will be available for viewing, by appointment only, through September >> bit.ly/3fbCN8M #townofleesburg #leesburgva #artexhibit
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Town of Leesburg, VA
@TownofLeesburg2 Mar 2020
Jonathan Webb Deiss, a professional independent #researcher, will lead a seminar on researching #familyhistory with #militaryrecords at the @BalchLibrary on Wednesday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. bit.ly/2Ih4FtO #townofleesburg #leesburgva
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Friends of TBL@FriendsofBalch1 Feb 2020
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Today! RSVP so we know who is coming.
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Friends of TBL@FriendsofBalch31 Jan 2020
Attention #Loudoun educators #LCPS20 Coming up this Saturday in @TownofLeesburg at @BalchLibrary our #BlackHistoryCmte and library staff are hosting an Open House. RSVPs requested BHC@BalchFriends.org 10am to 3pm drop-in the time that suits you.
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Friends of TBL@FriendsofBalch29 Jan 2020
#OTD in #WW2history 29 January, we remember the tragic sinking of the @USCG USS #Serpens off #LungaBeach Guadalcanal. Today, at @ArlingtonNatl cemetery, family & friends remember those who perished 75 years ago.🌹 #SERPENS75th #AK97 #WW2
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