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Edgar T. Brown Genealogy Research Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-0000-007

Scope and Contents

Genealogy research consisting primarily of photocopies from the 1980s-2000s relating to families in Virginia Beach, Virginia and surrounding areas. Some family surnames include Adams, Bass, Beasley, Bonney, Cherry, Congleton, Frederick, Keeling, McCoy, Midyette, Petree, Waterfield, West, and Woodhouse. The collection includes genealogical charts, family histories, excerpts from secondary sources, correspondence, handwritten notes, copies of official documents, and photocopies of primary source records. Several of the family histories were compiled by Melinda Jones Lukei of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Dates

  • created: 1980s-2000s
  • Other: Date acquired: 01/30/2006

Creator

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

4.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Arranged in alphabetical order by surname.

Source of Acquisition

Jacqueline S. Brown by donation

Processing Information

Processed December 1, 2021.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Sarah Osorio
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository

Contact:
Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429