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Drummond Papers

 Collection — Container: 6 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-216

Scope and Contents

Nineteenth century vital records, Civil War-era documents, and receipts relating to the Drummond family in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the records refer to George R. Drummond and his father, Spencer Drummond.

Dates

  • created: 1795-1892
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

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.

Biographical or Historical Information

George Ramsey Drummond was born on May 5, 1828 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia. His parents were Spencer and Hannah Drummond. George was actively involved in the Howard Association during the 1855 Yellow Fever Epidemic. He died on June 22, 1892 at the age of 61 and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Note written by

Full Extent

6.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Arranged by record type.

Source of Acquisition

Pouch on loan by Lucy Borland Brooke

Other Descriptive Information

The Drummond Papers are housed in Box 1 of the Allmand Family Papers (MSS 0000-204).

Processing Information

Processed August 1, 2017.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Nichole Delasalas
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
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429