Building the Archive
Recognizing the significance of events on the weekend of August 12, the University of Virginia Library is building an archive of materials surrounding the “Unite the Right” rally and counter-protests.Donate your Materials
We are interested in your personal digital submissions (including images, stories, audio, or video) from the events at UVA and in the Charlottesville area, so that we may make these materials available to students and researchers studying these events. You have the option to keep your name private if you wish.
Read the terms and conditions for submissions.
Statement of Values
The University of Virginia stands firmly behind the Society of American Archivists’ commitment to ensuring the diversity of archivists and the archival record.
Read the SAA Council statement about events of August 12.
Questions?
For questions about using or donating to the collection, please contact us.
Featured Items
Charlottesville
The knitted Kudzu installation was removed almost immediately from the Lee statue in front of Albemarle Circuit Court on Nov 9, but a little was left…
Black Lives Matter
There were small fights and disputes between the protesters and counter-protesters and this picture was taken from one of them.
Kudzu Leaf from Lee Statue
From Nov 9 installation on Lee Statue in front of Albemarle Circuit Court