Correspondence
Found in 283 Collections and/or Records:
1959 Norfolk Elections and Desegregation Scrapbook
One circa 1959 scrapbook of newspaper clippings relating to Reid Spencer's campaign for state senate, Alex H. Bell's assumption of Norfolk City Treasurer duties, and the desegregation of public schools in Norfolk, Virginia. Also included are copies of letters between Norman Olitsky and Louis S. Hudgins concerning Alex H. Bell's support of Reid Spencer on city time.
A. L. Sutton Correspondence
One February 1, 1907 letter from A. L. Sutton, Chief of Exploitation of the Jamestown Exposition to "the teacher," suggesting that teachers bring their students to the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition in Norfolk, Virginia.
A. M. Traugott Photographs and Papers on the Virginian Railway
A. Martin Letter
One 1819 letter to Benjamin Pollard regarding a petition relating to taxes on property destroyed by fire in April 1819.
African American Newspaper Clippings Scrapbook
One 1923-1941 scrapbook containing newspaper clippings on African Americans’ accomplishments and biographies. Includes an index at the back.
Alfriend and Vickery Families Papers
Contains genealogical information on the Alfriend, Vickery, Rolfe, Samuel, Bland, and Bolling families. Documents include newspaper clippings, photocopies of vital records, correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts.
Allmand Family Papers
Primarily nineteenth century correspondence, legal documents, memorandums, photographs, and miscellaneous papers from the Allmand Family of Norfolk, Virginia. Also includes three 1828-1843 ledger books of John Allmand, one 1837-1840 letter book of John Allmand, and one book of religious interpretation, likely written by Reverend John Singer Wallace. This collection also includes legal documents from the Estate of William Keeling and the Stone family.
Amelia E. Hitchings Collection on Ruby Martha Etheridge
Primarily includes papers from the 1990s collected or written by Amelia E. Hitchings relating to her mother, Ruby Martha Etheridge. The papers relate to Etheridge's life and character, mostly as remembered by her daughter. A majority of materials are photocopies and include handwritten and typed correspondence, certificates, clippings, and published materials.
American Red Cross Scrapbooks
Four 1939-1948 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings related to the Norfolk Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross. The scrapbooks include information on activities and services, annual drives for membership and monetary donations, war relief, aid to servicemen, and advertisements.
Ann Crosbie Letter
One 1825 letter concerning Mrs. Davidson's business, written by Ann Crosbie.