Family Files and Books
The on-site research materials in our library are shown below in two database indices: the Family File Index and the Library Books Index. The Family File Index is a listing of surnames for which we have documentation from our own and others' research. Each surname is in a separate, hard copy file. The Library Book Index lists all of the reference books in the Historical Society library.
We can copy limited sections of these materials for $1/page, but cannot copy entire books. If you would like to have copies made, please call us to make arrangements. Our office hours are 10-4/Tuesday-Saturday and our phone number is 276-623-8337.
Of course, the best way to utilize these particular resources is to visit us in Abingdon!
Photographs and Scanned Documents
The Historical Society has digitized over 27,000 photographs and over 52,000 pages of documents. The indices of these images are shown below, in three categories: People, Places and Objects, and Documents. Each of these images is available for purchase. The order form is shown below.
The People index lists digitized photographs of people in varying scenes both posed and candid.
The Places and Objects index lists the images we have of churches, houses, schools, bridges, mills, railroads, tombstones, historical scenes, etc.
The Document index lists images of documents covering a wide range of historical interest, such as marriage certificates, obituaries, military documents, letters, newspaper articles, business receipts, etc.
The actual images are only available for viewing at the Historical Society Library in Abingdon, Virginia. The three searchable PDF files, shown below, are the indices for these images. Each image has a Picture ID Number. Use this number on the order form to identify each specific image you wish to purchase (instructions below). General questions regarding digitized images may be sent to: office@hswcv.org .
HOW TO ORDER PHOTOGRAPHS AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS
Copies of photographs and images of documents can be ordered in person at the Historical Society Library, or ordered by mail. Online orders and payments are coming soon!
Photographs are $4.00 per image for non-commercial use and documents are $3.00 per page for non-commercial use. Please contact the Society for information on commercial rates.
To order, download and complete one of the following request forms.
Then mail the completed form and payment to:
Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia
P.O. Box 484
Abingdon, VA 24212-0484
HOW TO SUBMIT A RESEARCH REQUEST
For those researchers unable to visit our Society, we are happy to answer one or two specific questions for a $20 research fee.
To order, download and complete one of the following request forms. The Genealogy Research Request Form is for research related to your family history, while the General Research Request Form is for non-genealogical research questions.
Please allow up to 10 weeks for your request to be answered. We have a limited number of volunteer researchers.
Genealogy Research Request Form
General (Non-Genealogy) Research Request Form
To Submit Your Request Online
Please email the completed research request form to:
research@hswcv.org . Then click the "Order Now" button below, which will take you to the payment page. The online order is $20, which may be paid by credit card or PayPal.
Please allow up to 10 weeks for your request to be answered. We have a limited number of volunteer researchers.
Item: 202 Research Request
Price: $20.00
To Submit Your Request By Mail
Please print, complete, and mail the appropriate research request form along with a $20 check, to:
Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia
P.O. Box 484
Abingdon, VA 24212-0484
Please allow up to 10 weeks for your request to be answered. We have a limited number of volunteer researchers.