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These are the commitment papers of Ruth Anderson Hunter, the papers contain medical information regarding her commitment to an insane asylum. This information includes current symptoms of insanity, previous history of insanity, character traits,…

The 1849 Code of Virginia, details crimes of morality.

This book covers Virginian opinions on interracial relationships during the era of slavery. The author argues that despite being legally forbidden, interracial relationships were common in Virginia, and were socially tolerated. The book also covers…

This book focuses on the relationship between sexuality and politics in America in numerous cultural contexts during four different historical periods. The first sections elaborate on interracial relationships and the latter sections focus on…

An article about a Massachusetts Reverend being charged with adultery being reported in a D.C. newspaper.

Chapman Steel, a Fairfax man found guilty of buggery, was denied a pardon.

A newspaper reprint of an 1830 bill outlining punishments for different crimes.

A 1797 legal description of sodomy and buggery.

Article of a Fairfax County man being accused of rape but getting his charge reduced to adultery. The woman involved is labeled as simply a “colored girl" and is not named.

The Gibsons, a family of five are the center of an article describing the "ideal library family." Listed are Mr and Mrs Gibson, their daughter Ann, 14, and sons Philip, 10, and Paul, 7. 'National Library week' was brought the libraries and family…