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
Black Lives Matter

This was taken when KKK protesters were trying to circle around the Downtown Mall back to the statue. At the time this image was taken, this woman…
Counter-protest march

This was around 8:30 in the morning as a counter-protest marched following a sunrise prayer service meeting at First Baptist Church where Cornel West…
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…