Governor Of Virginia Collection

The Governors Palace, Williamsburg, Va. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
The Governors Palace, Williamsburg, Va. The capitol of the Virginia colony during the 18th century which was reconstructed and restored to its original state by John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Portrait of George Percy, in full shirt of Holland linen worn with doublet, c1610-1620, (1937)
Portrait of George Percy, second Governor of Virginia, showing the full shirt of Holland linen customarily worn under slashed doublets, and the Vandyke collar and cuffs of Charles Is reign

Claude Swanson, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Claude Swanson, between 1913 and 1917
Claude A. Swanson, between 1913 and 1917. American lawyer and politician Claude Augustus Swanson; Governor of Virginia, Secretary of the Navy

John B. Floyd, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. John B. Floyd, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician and soldier: Governor of Virginia; US Secretary of War; Confederate general in the American Civil War]

Lee, General Fitzhugh, CSA (not in uniform), between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Lee, General Fitzhugh, CSA (not in uniform), between 1870 and 1880

Washington and Governor Dinwiddie (litho)
3622391 Washington and Governor Dinwiddie (litho) by Steeple Davis, J. (1844-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington and Robert Dinwiddie)

The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho)
3622381 The demand upon Governor Dunmore (litho) by Snyder, W. P. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: The demand upon Governor Dunmore, 1775)

Littleton Waller Tazewell, 1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
Littleton Waller Tazewell, 1808

William Nelson, 1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
William Nelson, 1808

Captain John Smith, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

General Fitzhugh Lee, three-quarter length portrait, seated at desk... between 1890 and 1905
General Fitzhugh Lee, three-quarter length portrait, seated at desk, facing right, between 1890 and 1905. [Diplomat, cavalry officer, politician: Governor of Virginia]

Patrick Henry addressing the Virginia Assembly, March 1775 engraved by Henry Bryan Hall (1808-84)
BAL111633 Patrick Henry addressing the Virginia Assembly, March 1775 engraved by Henry Bryan Hall (1808-84), 1856 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Chappel

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The Governor of Virginia is the highest-ranking official in the state, responsible for leading and representing its citizens. They oversee the executive branch of government, making important decisions on policies, budgets, and laws that impact Virginians every day. The governor is elected by the people to serve a four-year term and can only be re-elected once consecutively. They work closely with state legislators to enact legislation that reflects the needs and values of their constituents. The governor also plays a crucial role in responding to emergencies, such as natural disasters or public health crises, ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. Ultimately, the Governor of Virginia holds a position of great responsibility and influence in shaping the future of the Commonwealth.