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Norfolk Public Library (Va.)

 Organization

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Dates

  • Existence: 1894-

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

African American Newspaper Clippings Scrapbook

 Collection — 7 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-271
Scope and Contents

One 1923-1941 scrapbook containing newspaper clippings on African Americans’ accomplishments and biographies. Includes an index at the back.

Dates: created: circa 1930s-1940s; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-130
Scope and Contents Local, state, and national-level promotional materials and publications from the American Revolution Bicentennial in 1976. Prominent newsletters in the collection include Norfolk Bicentennial News (1975-1976), Virginia Bicentennial Newsletter (1971-1977), and Bicentennial Times (1974-1976). The collection also includes kits of promotional materials compiled by The American Revolution...
Dates: created: 1955, 1970-1981, 1984; Other: Majority of material found in 1975-1976; Other: Date acquired: 06/00/1975
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Atlantic University Bulletins

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-700
Scope and Contents

1930-1931 bulletins featuring opening operations of Atlantic University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Bulletin topics include biographical information of the faculty, survey courses, summer session, launching a university, extension division, and vocational guidance. The collection also includes a circular of plans for the 1930-1931 school year and a list of distinguished faculty members.

Dates: created: 1930-1931; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1930
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Mariners' Museum Scrapbooks

 Collection — 3 boxes
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-092
Scope and Contents

Five 1932-1944 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings relating to the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia. The scrapbooks include information about donated items to the museum, opening exhibits, historic model ships, tourism, etc.

Dates: created: 1932-1944; Other: Date acquired: 02/03/1936
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Norfolk and Virginia Beach Local History Scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-103
Scope and Contents

One 1924-1928 scrapbook of newspaper clippings covering the local history of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia from the 18th century to early 20th century. The subject matter includes local notables and families, prominent buildings and homes, and important events. While primarily clippings, the scrapbook also includes some issues of the newsletter The Tidewater Trail and programs for mid-1920s local events.

Dates: created: 1924-1928; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

"Norfolk in By-Gone Days" Van Wyck Library Scrapbook

 Collection — 1 box
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-106-b
Scope and Contents

One circa 1930s scrapbook of newspaper clippings from W. H. T. Squires's column "Norfolk in By-Gone Days," published in the Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1930s; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Norfolk Public Library Administration Files

 Collection — 6 boxes
Identifier: RG 12-2015-001
Scope and Contents

Administrative files collected by Norfolk Public Library in Norfolk, Virginia. Subject matter includes Norfolk Public Library annual reports, the Model City Program, library policies and procedures, intellectual freedom, and correspondence relating to the Sargeant Memorial Collection. Most of the records date from the 1970s through the 1980s.

Dates: created: 1912-2011; Other: Majority of material found in 1970s-1980s; Other: Date acquired: 08/17/2015
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Norfolk Public Library Annual Reports

 Collection — 8 boxes
Identifier: RG 12-0000-004
Scope and Contents Annual reports of the Norfolk Public Library from 1886/1887 to fiscal year 2003. Reports in the collection from the late 19th century were created by the Norfolk Library Association,  precursor to the Norfolk Public Library, which began in 1894. The annual reports include correspondence to the Board of Directors, treasurer's reports, booklets, newspaper clippings, and annual summaries of reports. There are no annual reports available for 1893/1894 to 1904, 1988/1989, and 1993/1994 to fiscal...
Dates: created: 1886-2003; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Norfolk Public Library Architectural Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG 12-0000-002
Scope and Contents

Architectural plans for Norfolk Public Library buildings in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection also includes plans and drawings for each library building, plans and drawings for the Seaboard Building (Old Norfolk City Hall), and two project workbooks.

Dates: created: 1903-2007; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Norfolk Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes

 Collection — 13 boxes
Identifier: RG 12-0000-003
Scope and Contents

Minutes, agendas, correspondence, and other materials from the Board of Trustees, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia from 1870 to 2010.

Dates: created: 1870-2010; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

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