Poems

Original manuscripts for previously published materials, copies of newspaper clippings, and letters.

Two 1860-1864 scrapbooks created by Virginia Gordan of Norfolk, Virginia containing clippings detailing the events of the Civil War, particularly the Confederacy. Scrapbook 1 was originally a circa 1852 account book belonging to Virginia Gordan's father, John Dozier Gordan, for his banking business at 29 Market Square.

Three diaries ranging from February 1, 1878 to March 18, 1893 and belonging to W. S. Dunford of Bowers Hill, Virginia. Each volume is precluded by the title "Account of time." The brief daily entries primarily include Dunford's weather observations, while sometimes including chores, travels from home, and significant daily events. The front and back inside covers of each volume include simple poems and quotations, along with autographs.

Two 1864 letters from William E. Taylor and William E. Taylor, Jr. to Archie Taylor, concerning life in the South during the Civil War and Union occupation. Also includes a note from Baxton and a handwritten copy of Father Abram Joseph Ryan's poem "Conquered Banner."

Speeches, correspondence, poetry, genealogy papers, and miscellaneous items relating to Wilmer Willis Houston.

Minute books, bylaws, administrative records, yearbooks, correspondence, histories, speeches, poems, clippings, and memorabilia from the Woman's Reading Club in Norfolk, Virginia. The records date from 1905-1972, with gaps in the meeting minutes from 1916-1923 and 1928-1944.