Virginiana Scrapbooks

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-100

Scope and Contents

Eighteen scrapbooks compiled by Rev. W. H. T. Squires, primarily consisting of clippings relating to people, places, and events in Virginia. There is a notable emphasis on Virginia during and after the Civil War. Series 1 consists of 15 scrapbooks that cover Virginia history generally, while the remaining 3 scrapbooks that make up Series 2 consist of clippings taken from the 75th anniversary edition of the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot on June 26, 1940. The subject matter of Series 2 more closely focuses on Norfolk, Virginia and the surrounding Hampton Roads region. All scrapbooks are indexed with the name of the headline or subject matter and accompanying page number. There is no discernible order, chronological or by subject matter, in the scrapbooks.

Dates

created: 1862-1947
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Creator

Squires, W. H. T. (William Henry Tappey), 1875-1948 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Full Extent

10.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Arranged by series. Series 1: Virginiana, Series 2: Norfolk Virginiana.

Physical Access Requirements

Scrapbook pages are fragile. Handle with care.

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Separated Materials

Norfolk Virginiana: Addresses Delivered in Norfolk, Virginia anent the History of the City by W. H. T. Squires (815 SQU). A Norfolk Anthology of Fugitive Verse Gathered from Many Sources by W. H. T. Squires (811.08 SQU).