Books

Mid-1960s annual reports, a magazine, and notes written by Myra Brown relating to The Junior League of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. The notebook contains notes written by Brown about provisional membership in the group from Spring to Fall 1966. The collection also includes printed materials relating to events and things to do in Norfolk, as well as clippings and publications on redevelopment and growth in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

One circa 1900 book titled Norfolk, Va., illustrated in photo-gravure, copyright by A. Wittemann, The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, New York. The book features photographs of local landmarks in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Hampton, Virginia.

Two circa 1893-1899 bound volumes containing charters, contracts, deeds, and corporation court records for the Norfolk Wharf, Warehouse, and Terminal Company in Norfolk, Virginia.

One circa 1910 32-page book titled Norfolk's Industrial Advantages, issued by the Land and Industrial Department of the Norfolk & Southern Railway, A Review of the Natural Resources and Industrial Possibilities of Norfolk, Virginia, and the Remarkable Commercial and Physical Development of the City and the Tributary Country during the past few years.

Annual reports covering the years 1903-1931, with gaps, published by the State Corporation Commission of Virginia in Richmond. Most volumes include stamps on the front and/or back inside pages from the Office City Clerk of Norfolk, Virginia.

Annual reports covering the years 1896-1964, with gaps, published by the Virginia State Bar Association in Richmond. From 1896-1917/1918, most volumes have W. B. Martin's name inscribed in front. From 1920-1929, most volumes have M. W. Talbot's name inscribed in front.

Historical and biographical documents generally relating to the Tidewater area of Virginia, genealogy records, correspondence, maps, and photographs. Notably, this collection also contains several original English legal documents (such as deeds and wills) dating back to 1597 and the early 1600s.