The "What in the World is Happening in this Photo?!?" Caption Contest Exhibit

Ever seen a funny or poignant photograph and thought “If only I could add a caption…”? This exhibition does just that. The Richmond community was asked to help curate this photography exhibition. We provided the images. The community selected the photographs and gave the cheeky or insightful commentary.  Browse through the exhibit to see the winning captions, plus each photograph’s actual description.

The Valentine Richmond History Center’s Richmond Times-Dispatch Photograph Collection consists of approximately 12,000 photographs given to the History Center from 1936 to 1991 by Richmond Newspapers, Inc., publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Richmond News Leader. In this exhibit, see the range of subjects – from silly to serious – that this collection holds.

Want to see more? Through a generous grant from Media General, the Richmond Times-Dispatch Collection is newly digitized and viewable through the History Center’s online database at www.richmondhistorycenter.com.

“Capt. Tompkins' Silver Is Admired By Relative”, David Ryan, photographer, 1966-07-21, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"There's got to be a genie in ONE of these."
Submitted by Pamela Ehrlich

“Capt. Tompkins' Silver Is Admired By Relative”

Young Benjamin Tompkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Tompkins, polishes a silver tea set owned by his great-great-great aunt, Capt. Sally Tompkins, the only female officer in the Confederate Army.

Richmond, Virginia, July 21, 1966

“Preparing for a Big Move”, Sterling Clarke, photographer, 1969-07-31, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Two officers, a police dog and a horse, and they
still did not catch the guy stealing home!"
Submitted by Parker Winborne

“Preparing for a Big Move”

Richmond policeman R.W. Grove steadies his horse Prince as police dog Fritz prepares to leap aboard. The service animal act was presented at Parker Field during the annual Richmond Policeman-Fireman show. Fritz's trainer, O.A. Martin assists Officer Grove.

Richmond, Virginia, July 31, 1969

“Young Virginians Celebrated In Lively Style At John Marshall”, Carl Lynn, photographer, 1970-01-17, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Vegetarian speed-dating."
Submitted by Kathryn DiPasqua

“Young Virginians Celebrated In Lively Style At John Marshall”

Warren Keeling, Diane Dumville, Gloria Keeling and John Lockes dance during an inaugural ball for Virginia Governor Linwood Holton at the John Marshall Hotel.

Richmond, Virginia, January 17, 1970

Untitled, Sterling Clarke, photographer, 1970-02-18, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Poise. Girls use books, guys use bricks."
Submitted by David Martel

Brick worker William Hopkins carries a load of bricks on his head during work on the construction of the Richmond Coliseum.

Richmond, Virginia, February 18, 1970

Untitled, Unknown, 1970-07-21, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Seriously, this is the last time I use Mapquest
for directions."
Submitted by Britt Parrack

Two men inspect the Marshall Street Viaduct in downtown Richmond.

Richmond, Virginia, July 21, 1970

Untitled, Michael O’Neil, photographer, 1970-10-22, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Edna discovered a clever way to put a stop to her
nail-biting habit."
Submitted by Angelicia Ventura

Mrs. Irving Mann shows off some of the thimbles in her collection during a talk for the Valentine Museum Textile Resource and Research Center.

Richmond, Virginia, October 22, 1970

“Demolition of Ancient All Saint's Church Begins”, Unknown, 1961-11, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Rev. Desmond's fiery sermon was his last."
Submitted by Will Vehrs

“Demolition of Ancient All Saint's Church Begins”

An interior view of the demolition of All Saint's Church, 300 block of West Franklin Street.

Richmond, Virginia, November 1961

Untitled, Unknown, 1961-10-16, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Early strides in GRTC's history."
Submitted by Starlet Knight

A German Shepherd on a leash pulls three small children in a dog cart down a suburban street. 



Richmond, Virginia, October 16, 1961

“Dinwiddie's Answer to Beatles”, Unknown, 1964-03-19, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Are you ready to rock, River Road?!"
Submitted by Jeff Gaynor

“Dinwiddie's Answer to Beatles”

Four members of the Namozine Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary dress as the Beatles for a fundraising event.  The women are, left to right: Mrs. Louise Dayvault, Mrs. Flossie Hayes, Mrs. Florence Moon and Mrs. Lucille Mayton.

Dinwiddie, Virginia, March 19, 1964

“Tasting And Testing A.B.C. Liquor”, Unknown, 1951-03-16, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"It's got color, bouquet and boldness, but
it can't match the jolt of that white lightning in the jar."
Submitted by Barbara Gestwick

“Tasting And Testing A.B.C. Liquor”

J. Bernard Robb, director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's division of chemical analysis, inspects a tumbler of brandy before taking an official sip.

Richmond, Virginia, March 16, 1951

“…For a 'Blanket' Course”, Amir Pishdad, photographer, 1965-10-05, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Long before the Brazilian Wax, there was
the Richmond Burn."
Submitted by Will Vehrs

“…For a 'Blanket' Course”

Clifford W. Roberts, chief of the protective section and safety officer, uses himself as a model during a fire-fighting course for McGuire Veterans Administration Hospital staff members. 

Chesterfield County, Virginia, October 5, 1965

Untitled, Amir Pishdad, photographer, 1965-12-09, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Frank quickly found out that reading the directions would
have been a good idea."
Submitted by Jeff Woodson

Mr. Charles F. Thompson, vice-president of International Rollcall Corporation, repairs a voting machine.

Richmond, Virginia, December 9, 1965

“Discotheque, 1967,” part of “Gala Nights in Richmond’s Past.”, Don Pennell, photographer, 1967-04-12, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Gallery 5 has always been known for its cutting edge live
shows."
Submitted by Christopher Munton

Go-go girls Jane Armstrong and Robin Ferguson dance to the guitar music of Chard Haynes and Sandi Fralin during the Valentine Museum live exhibit, “Discotheque, 1967,” part of “Gala Nights in Richmond’s Past.”

Richmond, Virginia, April 12, 1967

“Warm Weather ‘Warning’”, David Ryan, photographer, 1978-05-03, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Ralph convinced his wife he came to the park for the fresh
air."
Submitted by Michael Connor

“Warm Weather ‘Warning’”

A couple sits on a bench in Forest Hill Park and watches two sunbathers.

Richmond, Virginia, May 3, 1978

“Gifts Aid Sisters’ Campaign”, Bob Jones, photographer, 1972-09-09, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Yes, you're now a “bride of Christ” but I think
these wedding presents are a little extravagant."
Submitted by Barbara Gestwick 

“Gifts Aid Sisters’ Campaign”

Sister Louise, Mrs. Marie Hardy, Sister Ita Mary and Sister Marcelle examine silver service gifts received by the Little Sisters of the Poor during their fund drive to build a new home for the aged in Henrico County.

Richmond, Virginia, September 9, 1972

“The Old Ostrich Act”, Don Pennell, photographer, 1976-08-02, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"I know I saw that kid throw a cracker in here."
Submitted by Mike Tatum

“The Old Ostrich Act”

A small white duck investigates an opening in a Byrd Park fountain.

Richmond, Virginia, August 2, 1976

“School Bus Saves Gasoline For Richmond Symphony Supporters”, Don Pennell, photographer, 1974-01-14, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"The original “To the Bottom and Back Bus.”"
Submitted by Kathy Hamby

“School Bus Saves Gasoline For Richmond Symphony Supporters”

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Pantele and Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Riley board a West End Transit school bus on River Road, en route to a Richmond Symphony event.

Richmond, Virginia, January 14, 1974

Untitled, Carl Lynn, photographer, 1973-10-29, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Dozens line up for Richmond's first hands-free car wash."
Submitted by Kate Mundy

Cars pass cautiously through the flooded Lombardy Street underpass. 

Richmond, Virginia, October 29, 1973

“Santa Leaves [Reindeer at Home]”, Don Long, photographer, 1979-12-10, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Still from a lost Christmas-themed M*A*S*H episode."
Submitted by Harry Kollatz

“Santa Leaves [Reindeer at Home]”

Santa Claus arrives by helicopter to Hening Elementary School.

Chesterfield County, Virginia, December 10, 1979

“Oh, If Only…”, Bob Brown, photographer, 1979-05-18, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Back in the day, Lucinda cut the grass with her patented
moves."
Submitted by Will Vehrs

“Oh, If Only…”

A woman using a cane watches a group of dancers perform during a preview of June Jubilee events.

Richmond, Virginia, May 18, 1979

Untitled, Carl Lynn, photographer, 1976-06-12, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"That's him, officer. That's the one who ate my Kibbles and
ran off with my water bowl."
Submitted by Robert Antonelli

A Richmond police officer introduces a toddler to his police dog during a Woodland Heights community event.

Richmond, Virginia, June 12, 1976

“Hello, Out There”, Don Pennell, photographer, 1976-05-20, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Richmond debuts Synchronized Phone Calling. The Olympic
Committee was not impressed."
Submitted by Richard Hayes

“Hello, Out There”

Davin Daniels and Salina Bates talk on pay phones outside a fast food restaurant at Leigh Street and Chamberlayne Avenue.

Richmond, Virginia, May 20, 1976

“Cookie Crumbles Into Camp Funds For Girl Scouts”, Bill Lane, photographer, 1971-01-11, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"This cookie wants...YOU!"
Submitted by Sharon Lewis

“Cookie Crumbles Into Camp Funds For Girl Scouts”

Girl Scout Johanna Crowder displays a Trefoil cookie.

Richmond, Virginia, January 11, 1971

“Easter’s Here”, Masaaki Okada, photographer, 1977-04-09, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"To say the least, Hefner was disappointed with the Richmond
Playboy Club."
Submitted by Don Talley

“Easter’s Here”

Members of the Get Together Social Club, Mrs. Mildred B. Norris, Mrs. Agnes B. Lipscombe, Mrs. Maxeine Pervall, Ms. Laverne Norris and Mrs. Virginia Jones, prepare to distribute Easter goodies to children at E. G. Williams Hospital.

Richmond, Virginia, April 9, 1977

Untitled, Bob Brown, photographer, 1971-01-22, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"VMI did NOT prepare me for Capitol Cat detail."
Submitted by Starlet Knight

Officer Seawell of the Virginia Capitol Police feeds milk to a kitten.

Richmond, Virginia, January 22, 1971

“Seeing no shadows”, Clement Britt, photographer, 1984-02-02, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"eHarmony's greatest success story."
Submitted by Leigh Ann McKelway

“Seeing no shadows”

Ida Currie holds a “nature cake” made for a Groundhog Day party at Westminster-Canterbury House.  Hans von Schlieben holds Saucy Woodchuckle, a guinea pig substitute for the groundhog.

Richmond, Virginia, February 2, 1984

“Hot, dry and tired”, Don Long, photographer, 1983-08-15, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Exhausted, Mike finally understood what “up a creek
without a paddle” meant."
Submitted by Michael Connor

“Hot, dry and tired”

George Bowls stretches out in his canoe on the shore of the James River after traveling from the Huguenot Bridge to Brown's Island.

Richmond, Virginia, August 15, 1983

“A real gusher”, Masaaki Okada, photographer, 1983-08-11, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"The new Broad Street Fountain is not a hit with local
pedestrians."
Submitted by Kate Mundy

“A real gusher”

A broken valve causes water to gush skyward at 7th and Broad Streets.

Richmond, Virginia, August 11, 1983

Untitled, Don Pennell, photographer, 1973-05-04, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Tim Kaine and Mark Warner decide to pair up as Starsky and
Hutch for their Halloween party."
Submitted by Amy Bridge

Male Medical College of Virginia nursing students stand outside the Nursing Education Building.

Richmond, Virginia, May 4, 1973

Untitled, Don Pennell, photographer, 1975-12-01, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Eric Cantor...the forgotten years."
Submitted by Don Talley

Virginia Commonwealth University students Scott Sarter, Mark Maslow and Mike Lickey have a jam session in their dorm room.

Richmond, Virginia

December 1, 1975

Untitled, Bill Lane, photographer, 1977-09-21, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Time machine travelers describe the Richmond of the future as “not that different” than it is now."
Submitted by
Kate Mundy

Caroline Wiley, William A. Patton, Richard H. Jones, Louis Salamonsky, Thomas B. Lawrence and Janet Kane pose during a tour of the Virginia Mutual bank vault.

Richmond, Virginia

September 21, 1977

Bill Lane, photographer











V.85.37.88

Untitled, Bob Brown, photographer, 1971-08-19, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Gee, Dad. Wait ‘til I tell my friends that you
got a haircut from “Weird Al” Yankovic."
Submitted by Richard Hemby

A boy shows concern during his father’s hair cut.

Richmond, Virginia

August 19, 1971

Bob Brown, photographer

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“A hole in one”, Bob Brown, photographer, 1985-07-17, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Last thing the Mayor said, officer, was “If
I'm lying, may God strike me down!”"
Submitted by Ed Drain

“A hole in one”

A Richmond police officer and a construction supervisor inspect a hole that formed when part of the street collapsed at an intersection in Church Hill.

Richmond, Virginia

July 17, 1985

Bob Brown, photographer













V.86.228.147

Untitled, Bob Brown, photographer, 1987-06-10, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Todd's ability to not get called on was legendary."
Submitted by Jes
Simon

A little boy expresses his disinterest in a June Jubilee event.

Richmond, Virginia

June 10, 1987

Bob Brown, photographer











V.88.68.154

“It's what??!!”, Don Long, photographer, 1988-03-11, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"As an honorary member of the Clean Plate Club,
commitment had taken on a whole new meaning for Little Johnny."
Submitted by Corey Staley

“It's what??!!”

William Fox Elementary School second-grader Lynn Robinson reacts to a sample of sushi he was asked to try during a class on Japanese culture.

Richmond, Virginia

March 11, 1988

Don Long, photographer

V.89.192.269.02

“No pumpkins here”, Bruce Parker, photographer, 1987-11-01, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Fred patiently waited in line at the Emergency
Room."
Submitted by Michael Connor

“No pumpkins here”

Hobgoblins line up along East Cary Street in Shockoe Slip during the Downtown Presents' annual Great Big Pumpkin Party.

Richmond, Virginia

November 1, 1987

Bruce Parker, photographer













V.89.192.300

Untitled, Lindy Keast Rodman, photographer, 1987-09-12, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Sorry sir, the Navy recruiter got to us first."
Submitted by Leslie Bobb

Douglas Smith, a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, speaks to Wayne Cravey, James Griffin, Gary Lawrence and Robert Tribbey, a group of U.S. Navy Sea Cadets, at a "Patriotism Day" event in Byrd Park.

Richmond, Virginia

September 12, 1987

Lindy Keast Rodman, photographer











V.89.192.451.01

“Business Boosters”, Robin Layton, photographer, 1987-07-19, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Club Velvet: The Early Years."
Submitted by Will Vehrs

“Business Boosters”

Freeway, a golden retriever, lies at the back entrance to The Strip Joint, a furniture refinishing shop.

Richmond, Virginia

July 19, 1987

Robin Layton, photographer













V.91.04.12

“Chair-ity”, Bob Brown, photographer, 1989-05-22, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Joe did not quite grasp the telework concept."
Submitted by Mike Tatum

“Chair-ity”

Virginia State Senator Onico Barker pushes a leather desk chair across Capitol Square.

Richmond, Virginia

May 22, 1989

Bob Brown, photographer













V.91.04.1263

“A political mole?”, Bob Brown, photographer, 1990-01-29, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Sure, we still have a smoking section, but you've
got to really want to get there."
Submitted by Starlet Knight

“A political mole?”

After completing repair work, Steve Crouch, a Capitol Buildings and Grounds employee, crawls out of a passageway underneath a pay phone in the Virginia State Capitol building. 

Richmond, Virginia

January 29, 1990

Bob Brown, photographer













V.91.04.1539

“Head-ing to work”, Gary Burns, photographer, 1988-10-31, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Ty was self conscious that he had a large nose,
but his winning smile was always what most people noticed first."
Submitted by Monty McFadden

“Head-ing to work”

An unidentified person walks along Robinson Street wearing a carved jack-o-lantern head.

Richmond, Virginia

October 31, 1988

Gary Burns, photographer













V.91.04.396

Untitled, Wallace Huey Clark, photographer, 1990-03-06, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Sometimes it was hard to tell if the legislature
was in session or if the circus had come to town."
Submitted by
Will Vehrs

A parade of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus elephants travels north on 9th Street toward the Richmond Coliseum.

Richmond, Virginia

March 6, 1990

Wallace Huey Clark, photographer











V.91.04.566

Untitled, Robin Layton, photographer, 1987-07-19, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Hold on! Hold on! I KNOW that receipt is in here
somewhere!"
Submitted by Sharon Lewis

Lorraine Hardware's store cat Hero investigates a customer's purse sitting on the counter, while store employee Mark Robertson talks to a customer on the telephone.

Richmond, Virginia

July 19, 1987

Robin Layton, photographer











V.91.04.06

“High iron rest”, Gary Burns, photographer, 1986-08-14, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Sadness grips construction worker as he realizes
that he left his hammer in his truck."
Submitted by John Norton

“High iron rest”

A workman sits on a pier for the new Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge.

Richmond, Virginia

August 14, 1986

Gary Burns, photographer













V.91.04.66

“Landmark letters take off”, Don Long, photographer, 1986-04-27, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Converting the CFB tower into Facebook's North American
headquarters was a relatively simple operation."
Submitted by Harry Kollatz

“Landmark letters take off”

A helicopter removes the last “C” from the top of the CFB building as Central Fidelity Bank becomes Signet Bank.

Richmond, Virginia

April 27, 1986

Don Long, photographer













V.91.04.79

“New Scouts Register On Day Age Limits Drop”, Unknown, 1949-09-02, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Sure the badges are fun...but the ladies loooove
the uniform. Booyah!"
Submitted by David Martel

“New Scouts Register On Day Age Limits Drop”

Charles Wheatley, Sterling Harrison and Jimmy Holder were the first Boy Scouts in their age groups to register for the year.

Richmond, Virginia

September 2, 1949











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“Heave Ho In A Tug Of War”, Unknown, 1949-10-19, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Members of City Council engage in their favorite
tie-breaking measure."
Submitted by
Robert Sobecke

“Heave Ho In A Tug Of War”

F.J.D. Mackay, James Bolton and Richmond Mayor Sterling King pull on a rope on the docks of the Richmond Intermediate Terminal. 

Richmond, Virginia

October 19, 1949

V.50.01.176

“There Are Also School Days Ahead For City's Dogs”, Unknown, 1949-09-10, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Seriously? I pull Timmy out of the well every
week and you think I'm the one who needs training?"
Submitted by Eric Jarrard

“There Are Also School Days Ahead For City's Dogs”

Jacqueline Powell and Cary Gibson prepare for dog training classes while Connie the Dachshund and Lance the Collie look on. 

Richmond, Virginia

September 10, 1949











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“Would You Drive Your Car Off the Central National Bank Building's Sixteenth Floor?”, Unknown, 1950-12-03, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Been in an accident? Call Allen & Allen."
Submitted by Judy Duarte

“Would You Drive Your Car Off the Central National Bank Building's Sixteenth Floor?”

The imagined path of a car driven off the 16th floor of the Central National Bank building. 

Richmond, Virginia

December 3, 1950











V.51.94.84

“Toll Road Swings Around Main Street Station, South Over James River”, Unknown, 1957-09-22, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Richmond spends $57 million dollars to try and
set “World Record Domino Effect.”"
Submitted by
Michael Connor

“Toll Road Swings Around Main Street Station, South Over James River”

Cement pilings mark the projected path of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike bridge over the James River.

Richmond, Virginia

September 22, 1957











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Corner in Tobacco, Richmond Newspapers, Inc., 1958-10-02, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"No, darling, we
found you under a CABBAGE leaf."
Submitted by
Fred Orelove 

“Corner in Tobacco”

Mrs. H. T. Crumley and her daughter admire tobacco plants near the entrance to their apartment.

Henrico County, Virginia

October 2, 1957











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“Charge! Lancer Ray Jackson…Knight Edwin Wolfe, Go Full Tilt”, Unknown, 1957-11-30, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"The argument over Sally Bell's versus Ukrop's
cupcakes turned ugly."
Submitted by Fred Orelove

“Charge! Lancer Ray Jackson…Knight Edwin Wolfe, Go Full Tilt”

Two men on horseback joust during the half-time show of a football game at Parker Field.

Richmond, Virginia

November 30, 1957











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“Unique Form of Continuity…”, Unknown, 1957-12-14, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Just pretend you like it, Harry."
Submitted by Susan Bower

“Unique Form of Continuity…”

Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Winston of Detroit admire an abstract sculpture from their collection on loan to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Richmond, Virginia

December 14, 1957











V.58.146.193

Untitled, Unknown, 1957-11-19, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Psst. Did you hear what happened to Rudolph in
last year's parade?"
Submitted by
Leigh Ann McKelway

Two inflated bears and a skunk are readied for the annual Thalhimers Toy Parade.

Richmond, Virginia

November 19, 1957









V.58.202.32

“Smile Weighs More Than Fish”, Unknown, 1957-08-19, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Mr. Smith didn't have the heart to tell Jimmy he had caught
someone else’s bait."
Submitted by Yvette Goudelock

“Smile Weighs More Than Fish”

Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation official Norman Hood weighs a fish caught by Alvin Glenn.  The fish was the first caught at the annual fishing rodeo sponsored by the Richmond Junior Chamber of Commerce at Swan Lake in Byrd Park.

August 19, 1957

Richmond, Virginia











V.58.91.23

Untitled, Unknown, 1959-12-24, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Listen up, shepherds. We had complaints after
last year's pageant, so let's do a bit more tending to your flocks and a lot
less fraternizing with the angels."
Submitted by Leigh Ann McKelway

Mrs. Banks prepares the cast of the annual Christmas Eve pageant at the Carillon in Byrd Park. Richmond, Virginia

December 24, 1959









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“Fun For All”, Unknown, 1960-06-17, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"The Bev's Homemade Ice Cream eating contest came
down to the wire as the two women above attempted to finish their 60th cone."
Submitted by Kate Mundy 

“Fun For All”

Miss Virginia Withers and Mrs. Hunsdon Cary enjoy ice cream cones underneath a Japanese umbrella.

Richmond, Virginia

June 17, 1960

V.61.16.42

“Milkman's Horse Resents Invasion of Motorized Deliveries On Few Remaining Truckless Routes”, Unknown, 1941-02-18, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"So, what's the horsepower under that hood,
'cause I think I can take you."
Submitted by Mair Downing

“Milkman's Horse Resents Invasion of Motorized Deliveries On Few Remaining Truckless Routes”

Prince, the milk wagon horse, meets his replacement, the milk truck.

Richmond, Virginia

February 18, 1941











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Untitled, Unknown, 1942-06-08, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"I wish the budget allowed for more park benches
around here."
Submitted by Pamela Ehrlich

Colonel Mills Neal, director of Virginia's Selective Service, exercises in Capitol Square.

Richmond, Virginia

June 8, 1942

X.47.05.156

“You Hit The Nail On The Head”, Unknown, 1942-07-16, From the collection of: The Valentine
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"Untimely sneeze from onlooker has devastating
consequences."
Submitted by John Norton

“You Hit The Nail On The Head”

Virginia’s First Lady Mrs. Colgate W. Darden drives the first spike into a model of the U.S.S. Merrimac being built as a recruitment headquarters for the Navy’s Lee Volunteer campaign. Lt. Charles L. Kessler holds the gold spike for Mrs. Darden.

Richmond, Virginia

July 16, 1942











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