Archives Month 2025 Zine Cover
October is Virginia Archives Month 2025, and this year we’re zooming in on the power of photography to preserve and share history.
The theme, Oh Snap! Photography in the Archives, celebrates how a single image can capture a moment, a mood, and a memory, all in the blink of an eye. Photographs aren’t just visuals; they’re time machines that connect us to the people, places, and stories of the past.
In addition to our rich archival photo collections, we’re featuring a selection of rare books on photography, from early techniques to the evolution of the camera, available for browsing in the Reading Room (Simpson Library, Room 217).
Plus, check out the library’s special display in the Little Unborrowed Library, spotlighting books you can borrow on photography history, camera technology, and more!
Visit us during open hours or explore our digital collections anytime. Bring a friend, bring a class, or just drop by — we’d love to show you around and share how we keep UMW’s history accessible and alive for our campus community.
Follow Simpson Library on social media for updates on upcoming events, and don’t forget to check out the Library of Virginia for Archives Month happenings across the state!