From the archives: Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19, 1809, in Boston, spent much of his childhood in Richmond. He is famous for macabre pieces including The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Tell-Tale Heart. Separately, Julius Erving, nicknamed Dr. J, played for the Virginia Squires prior to joining the NBA. Erving was eventually inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Both figures are highlighted within the archives for their respective historical contributions.