Richmond Times-Dispatch Photograph Collection
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This collection contains photographs used by Richmond Newspapers, Inc. in their publications, The Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Richmond News Leader; most images pertain to events taking place in and around Richmond, Virginia.
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Arriving for the Ball Game
4/17/1985
Black and white photograph of people arriving at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia for a Richmond Braves baseball game; image shows numerous people m…
Bob Creech and Debbie Pope Help With Jaycees Clea…
10/1/1988
Black and white photograph of Bob Creech and Debbie Pope attempting to cover up graffiti on large rocks in the James River near the Pony Pasture in R…
Storm Gave Harry F. Byrd Sr. Statue a Yarmulke
2/7/1979
Black and white photo of a portion of a statue of Harry F. Byrd, Sr.; head and chest visible; head and chest covered with snow; clipping on verso of …
It's Like This
8/1/1972
Black and white photograph of Rob Leitch coaching Butch Walter (left) on how to make a forehand grip on tennis racquet; Leitch is coach for the Byrd …
![[People Watch Dance from Balcony]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13418/1/thumbnail.webp)
[People Watch Dance from Balcony]
10/15/1983
Black and white photograph of people standing on balcony inside ballroom watching people dancing (not pictured); they all wear formal attire; John Ma…
Crime Scene
8/1/1986
Black and white photograph of two Richmond, Virginia City police officers standing behind an area marked off with "Crime Scene" tape; the tape is str…
![[Stony Point Development]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13421/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Stony Point Development]
2/14/1984
Black and white photograph of two signs posted outside; larger sign reads "STONY POINT / Development / For information regarding this project / Call …
![[Anne Donley and Katherine Brooks Show Support for the ERA]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13422/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Anne Donley and Katherine Brooks Show Support fo…
2/15/1984
Black and white photograph of Anne Donley (left) and Katherine Brooks standing outside Capitol Square showing their support for the Equal Rights Amen…
![[Students Clean Windows at Maggie Walker House]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13423/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Students Clean Windows at Maggie Walker House]
2/17/1984
Black and white photograph of Open High School students (left to right) Duane McLean, Samantha Moone, Ricky Williams and Angela Jones cleaning window…
Theresa Brown is volunteer driver for cancer soci…
2/10/1984
Black and white photograph of Theresa Brown, a volunteer driver for Road-to-Recovery; Brown drove cancer patients who need help getting to and from t…
![[Penitentiary Officers Check Train for Escaped Prisoners]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13425/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Penitentiary Officers Check Train for Escaped Pr…
6/29/1984
Black and white photograph of Virginia State Penitentiary officers standing near train tracks and waiting to check train for escaped prisoners; five …
![[Dale and Vickie Payne with Objects They Found on Site]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13426/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Dale and Vickie Payne with Objects They Found on…
9/3/1983
Black and white photograph of Dale and Vickie Payne kneeling on ground and looking at objects they found at excavation site; Vickie holds up glass bo…
![[Smoky the Bear in Parade]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13428/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Smoky the Bear in Parade]
7/4/1984
Black and white photograph of a Fourth of July parade; people stand in foreground and watch; someone in "Smoky the Bear" costume rides on float; chil…
![[Governor and Mrs. Robb Chat with Governor Harris on Way to Palace]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13429/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Governor and Mrs. Robb Chat with Governor Harris…
7/10/1984
Black and white photograph of Virginia Governor and Mrs. Charles S. Robb chatting with Georgia Governor Joe Frank Harris during their ride to the Gov…
![[Man Clears Family Headstones at Oakwood Cemetery]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13430/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Man Clears Family Headstones at Oakwood Cemetery]
5/21/1984
Black and white photograph of a man bending over and pushing a rock off of a family headstone in Oakwood Cemetery; he wears a suit and tie and has wh…
![[View of Downtown Richmond from WRVA]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13431/1/thumbnail.webp)
[View of Downtown Richmond from WRVA]
5/30/1984
Black and white photograph of downtown Richmond, as seen from WRVA Studios in Church Hill; state office building (Monroe Building) in foreground; CFB…
The section of a historic building in the East En…
3/17/1984
Black and white photograph of an historic building in the East End; part of brick building has caved in; windows are bricked in; rubble around base o…
Central Fidelity Bank on Broad Street was popular…
5/30/1984
Black and white photograph of people standing on the Central Fidelity Bank rooftop waiting to watch solar eclipse; four men stand directly behind "CF…
Street lights in downtown Richmond burned brightl…
5/30/1984
Black and white photograph of downtown Richmond, looking north from 3rd and Grace Streets; view of 5th, 6th and 7th Streets; streetlights are bright,…
Spring splash
5/15/1984
Black and white photograph of a young man and woman standing on bridge in Bryan Park; water flows over dam under bridge; young man points at somethin…
![[Ceremony at Maymont]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13437/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Ceremony at Maymont]
3/17/1984
Black and white photograph of the Knights of Columbus leading a procession to mausoleum during ceremony at Maymont; they pass by the Dooley Mansion; …
![[Men Participate in Groundbreaking Ceremony]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13438/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Men Participate in Groundbreaking Ceremony]
1/7/1985
Black and white photograph of (left to right) Richmond City Manager Manuel Deese, T. Justin Moore, Jr. (Virginia Power, Chairman of Richmond Renaissa…
![[Construction Vehicle at Lee Bridge]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/13440/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Construction Vehicle at Lee Bridge]
3/7/1985
Black and white photograph of a construction vehicle driving on gravel causeway under the Lee Bridge; part of work on replacement for Lee Bridge; dow…
Six-legged fast break
10/24/1989
Black and white photograph of Tony Price dribbling a basket ball on an outdoor basketball court; Price's cocker spaniel, Aubrey, runs beside him down…