Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia Letter
Scope and Contents
One 1895 letter regarding 19th century fires in Norfolk, Virginia. The letter was originally sent to Thomas B. Rowland with a copy of Historical Sketch of the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia, from its Organization in 1794 to 1879 to aid in his research of the history of the Norfolk Fire Department.
Dates
- Creation: 1895
Language of Materials
English
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.
Historical Note:
The Mutual Assurance Society Against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia was incorporated by the Virginia General Assembly in December 1794. The Society changed its name in 1982 to the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia. Between its formation and official name change, the Society was also known as the Mutual Assurance Society, or Old Mutual. The company continues to operate by its own policyholders.
Full Extent
1.00 Folders
Arrangement of Materials:
Arranged by record type.
Processing Information:
Processed February 25, 2016.
Subject
- Norfolk (Va.). Fire Department (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia Letter
- Author
- Finding Aid Authors: Sarah Osorio.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- The collection description/finding aid is written in English
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