The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 30 - Primary Source Edition

The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography has been published by the Virginia Historical Society since 1893, serving as a cornerstone for scholarly research regarding the history and culture of the Commonwealth. Volume 30, originally published in 1922, focuses on primary source documentation, including extensive correspondence and records from the early colonial and revolutionary periods of Virginia. It was compiled by the society’s editorial staff to preserve archival materials and provide context for regional historical narratives.

The specific Primary Source Edition identified by the provided ISBN is a modern scholarly reprint. These editions were produced to ensure that researchers and genealogists maintain access to out-of-print historical journals, preserving the exact original typography and content from the 1922 release. The design remains faithful to the austere, academic aesthetic of early 20th-century institutional journals, prioritizing clarity and archival integrity over decorative illustration.