Papers, 1880s-2011
Scope and Contents
Personal papers, photographs, awards, certificates, and newspaper clippings belonging to Celestyne Diggs Porter of Norfolk, Virginia. The collection spans Porter's life, particularly her career as a schoolteacher for the public school system in Norfolk and a celebration of her life and accomplishments. Photographs include Porter as a young woman at Hampton University, school groups and local organizations associated with Porter, and family photographs.
Dates
- created: 1880s-2011
Creator
- From the Collection: Porter, Celestyne Diggs (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to all researchers.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository
Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429
localhistory@norfolk.gov
