Drummond Papers
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
- Drummond family (Family)
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.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- 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
Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429
localhistory@norfolk.gov
