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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

1891-1898 Account Ledger for Employees

 Collection — 1 ledger
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-266
Scope and Contents

One 1891-1898 ledger of employees' names and account balances with an alphabetical index in front of the volume. Some employees are listed as cooks, bellboys, and waiters. The ledger is likely from the Atlantic Hotel in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1891-1898; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Barr Brothers, Inc. Jewelers Photograph

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 2018-011
Scope and Contents

One circa 1950s photograph featuring Barr Brothers, Inc. Jewelers at the corner of Church Street and Brambleton Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. The photograph also shows George's Department Store and a view down Brambleton Avenue facing west.

Dates: created: circa 1950s; Other: Date acquired: 03/26/2018

Commonwealth Building and Loan Association Scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-088
Scope and Contents

One 1953-1958 scrapbook containing Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia newspaper clippings and advertisements relating to the Building, Savings & Loan Associations of Norfolk, particularly the Commonwealth Building and Loan Association, Inc. The scrapbook includes articles on Edward E. Edgar and his column Fins, Furs & Feathers, and one page dedicated to Minnie Mangum.

Dates: created: 1953-1958; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Cox Funeral Home Photographs

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-351
Scope and Contents

Fifteen circa 1925 photographs of the interior of Cox Funeral Home on Westover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: circa 1923-1925; Other: Date acquired: 10/00/1980

Daily Memorandum of Arrival and Departure of Lighters and Vessels Manuscript

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-666
Scope and Contents

One 1898-1908 log book from an unknown lumber company detailing the loading and transportation of lumber and coal to various cities via schooners, lighters, canal boats, oil boats, barges, and other vessels.

Dates: created: 1898-1908; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

J. C. Penney Store Photographs

 Collection — 7 folders
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-065
Scope and Contents

Circa 1950s photographs of the interior and exterior of J. C. Penney in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Photographs also include men playing golf, men and women shopping, and groups of individuals. Identified individuals include J. C. Penney, Marvin S. Thomas, and George M. Stone.

Dates: created: circa 1941-1966; Other: Date acquired: 07/01/2008

July 5, 1959 Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Negatives

 Collection — 1 envelope
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-693
Scope and Contents Thirty-five negatives taken July 5, 1959 showing street views of areas in and around downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Streets included in the images include Grace Street, 10th Street, North Street, Granby Street, Olney Road, York Street, Yarmouth Street, Bute Street, Botetourt Street, Duke Street, Boush Street, and Tazewell Street. Businesses identified in the negatives include Joynes Tire Company, Colonial Chevrolet, Midway Furniture, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Pep Boys, Frank Vann's...
Dates: created: 1959; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Mrs. Peter G. Decker, Jr. Scrapbook

 Collection — 1 book
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2018-008
Scope and Contents One 1926-1946 scrapbook primarily containing newspaper clippings from 1929-1930 from the Norfolk-Ledger Dispatch, Virginian-Pilot, and The Portsmouth Star relating to local politics and government in Norfolk, Virginia. Common topics include the city budget, spending, taxes, voting and elections for City Council, actions taken by City Manager Truxton, and the re-election of Mayor S. Heath Tyler....
Dates: created: 1926-1946; Other: Majority of material found in 1929-1930; Other: Date acquired: 03/15/2018

Pembroke Mall Shopping Center Photographs

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-603
Scope and Contents

Seven architectural rendering photographs of Pembroke Square Shopping Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The photographs include aerial views and internal depictions of the shopping mall. Identified stores include Sears, Miller & Rhoads, and Thalhimers.

Dates: created: circa 1965

Southern Breweries Inc. Photographs

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-604
Scope and Contents

Eight circa 1930s-1940s photographs featuring internal and external shots of Southern Breweries Inc. in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: circa 1934-1942; Other: Date acquired: 07/22/2002