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My Family Memoirs Books

 Collection — Container: 4 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-032

Scope and Contents

Four copies of "My Family Memoirs," written by Thomas Hughes (1850-1941). The collection includes one copy of the first edition 1880 printing and three copies of the second edition 1918 printing. The book chronicles the Hughes family from Felix/Phelime Hughes's arrival in the colonies in 1739 to the early 20th century.

Dates

  • created: 1880-1918
  • Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

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 folders

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Arranged in chronological order.

Custodial History

The 1880 edition, owned by Katherine Kirby Hughes, contains family notes and was signed by her father, the author. Book two was owned by Edwin Mark Norris, Jr. and contains a contents sheet. Books three and four were owned by Katherine Kirby Hughes Norris and contain family notes.

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Processing Information

Processed June 11, 2019.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Peg Niedholdt
Date
06/11/2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository

Contact:
Norfolk Public Library
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Norfolk VA 23510 US
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