Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--19th century

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.

One December 1897 cabinet card featuring 10-year-old Antoinette "Annette" Marie Richardson, taken by J. H. Faber in Norfolk, Virginia.

Records of Richard Stearns Dodson, Baltimore proprietor of the second Atlantic Hotel in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection includes business records in ledgers and cashbooks, including account information, bills, licenses, bonds, checks, ledgers, and notes associated with the operation of the Atlantic Hotel from 1872-1901.

Twenty-two 1873-1890 invitations to Belle Tunstall for dances, balls, social club meetings, and the unveiling of the Robert E. Lee monument. Also includes one newspaper clipping, three envelopes addressed to Belle Tunstall, and an 1878 note from the Norfolk Treasurer's office for H. Proescher to attend a meeting of the Common Council.

Letters, photographs, publications, newspaper clippngs, and other materials relating to the Blow and Cook families of Norfolk, Virginia.

One June 18, 1879 to January 30, 1901 record book containing the Constitution, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial statements, and member lists of the Chesapeake Club in Norfolk, Virginia. The book also includes lists of house-related items on pages 230-237 likely used to settle liabilities when the Club was purchased by Leigh and Cooke.

Four 19th century circulars concerning events in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Nineteenth century vital records, Civil War-era documents, and receipts relating to the Drummond family in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the records refer to George R. Drummond and his father, Spencer Drummond.

Three pre-Civil War newspapers from The Day Book, photographs, booklets, and a cookbook collected by the Hathaway family of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Three late 1800s to early 1900s photographs of Jones male family members: Jesse Jones Charles Edward Jones, and Jesse Jones.