Building the Archive
Recognizing the significance of events on the weekend of August 12, the University of Virginia Library is building an archive of materials surrounding the “Unite the Right” rally and counter-protests.Donate your Materials
We are interested in your personal digital submissions (including images, stories, audio, or video) from the events at UVA and in the Charlottesville area, so that we may make these materials available to students and researchers studying these events. You have the option to keep your name private if you wish.
Read the terms and conditions for submissions.
Statement of Values
The University of Virginia stands firmly behind the Society of American Archivists’ commitment to ensuring the diversity of archivists and the archival record.
Read the SAA Council statement about events of August 12.
Questions?
For questions about using or donating to the collection, please contact us.
Featured Items
Counter-protest march
This was around 8:30 in the morning as a counter-protest marched following a sunrise prayer service meeting at First Baptist Church where Cornel West…
Black Lives Matter
This was taken moments before the grey mustang rammed through 4th street. The pack of counter-protesters were deciding whether to turn left or right,…
A Broken Femur
This image was taken moments after the gray mustang plowed through the crowd of counter-protesters on 4th Street. The man in this picture can be seen…