James Branch Cabell Library entrance, c.1975
James Branch Cabell Library c.1971, single story construction
James Branch Cabell Library, 2016
James Branch Cabell Library, artist's rendering
Aerial views, James Branch Cabell Library, 1971
Library construction, hard hat tour
RG 60 Box 2, oversize
Cabell Library Construction 2014-2016
Newell post with lamp
This ornamental newel post once stood at the end of the staircase of 101 E. Franklin St., the home to Cabell's maternal grandparents, Col and Mrs. James R. Branch. Cabell was born in the house and was raised there. The building was demolished and replaced by the Richmond Public Library.
Construction of upper floors, James Branch Cabell Library
Interior view RPI Library, 1964
Students study in the RPI Library. The cover of the April 10, 1964 Time Magazine is visible in the rack at right.
1964
Mantelpiece and mirror, Cabell Room, James Branch Cabell Library
This mantelpiece dates to the mid-19th century and was in the Branch House, 101 E. Franklin St., Cabell's birthplace and boyhood home. The mantelpiece was moved to Cabell's house at 3201 Monument Ave., and finally to the Cabell Room in the 1970s.
Rosewood cabinet from James Branch Cabell's home
Books written by or about Cabell were held in this rosewood cabinet in the main parlor of his house on Monument Avenue. It contained some 200 volumes, many of which were different editions of his works. That cabinet, now on display in the Cabell Room, holds some of those same books.
Card table decorated with map of Poictesme
Detailing the fictional setting of many of Cabell's works, the map of Poictesme (Pwa-Tem) was designed by Peter Koch and printed in Chicago by Argus Books, 1928.
Cabell Room, James Branch Cabell Library
James Branch Cabell Library construction tours
View of James Branch Cabell Library and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1970s
Sunny day outside James Branch Cabell Library, 1975
RG 60 Box 37
1975
Dedication plaque, Cabell Room, James Branch Cabell Library
Dedication plaque placed on the wall outside the Cabell Room in VCU Libraries James Branch Cabell Library
1976 December 5