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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas L. Robertson Diary

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-632
Scope and Contents

One 1831-1837 diary recounting Thomas L. Robertson's thoughts and experiences. Most diary entries include information about sermons preached at Christ Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Entries also focus on deaths of local individuals and Robertson's own failing health. Includes separate correspondence found in diary as well as some transcribed diary entries.

Dates: created: 1831-1837, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Virginia Old Papers

 Collection — 7 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-195
Scope and Contents

Personal school records and correspondence of Virginia Old and memorabilia relating to the Norfolk College for Young Ladies and the Granby Street Chapter of the Epworth United Methodist League in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1889-1932; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

W. H. T. Squires "Norfolk in By-Gone Days" Scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-106-c
Scope and Contents

Thirteen 1936-1948 scrapbooks featuring the column "Norfolk in By-Gone Days" by W. H. T. Squires. Topics include individuals, buildings, ships, notable events, holidays, transportation, and politics. The scrapbooks also include personal notes and correspondence. Volume 1 is missing.

Dates: created: 1935-1948; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Ward-Baker Family Photographs

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-599
Scope and Contents

Three circa 1891 photographs of young women in Norfolk, Virginia.

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

Wilson Family Papers

 Collection — B9F10I11
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-659
Scope and Contents

Receipts, statements, correspondence, report cards, and photographs primarily relating to the Wilson family of Staunton and Norfolk, Virginia. Prominent individuals' materials include Sarah Jane Phillips, Pamelia Bolling West Wilson, Louisa M. West, Charles Bolling Wilson, Frances Wilson, Louisa Wilson, Bettie S. West, Cary R. Wilson, and Sarah "Sally" K. West.

Dates: created: 1859-1920, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000