Histories (literature genre)

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One 1982-1983 scrapbook containing a record of events from American Legion Post 204 in Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbook is housed in a three-ring binder with tabs for Foreward, Dedication, Commander's Corner, History in Narrative Form, Americanism, Children and Youth (Special Projects), Appendices, and Awards.

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Six scrapbooks from 1938-1992 of the Belvedere Garden Club in Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbooks include clippings, photographs, event programs, awards, yearbooks, and annual club histories.

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One circa 1984-2014 album containing clippings, photographs, programs, flyers, and related ephemera of the British Isles Dancers of Norfolk. The album is organized thus: Introduction; Dance Demonstrations; Parties, Celebrations, and Balls; Honoring Our Members from the Military; The Torch is Passed; and An Assortment of Dance "Flyers." The dances and celebrations were held at various locations in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Commemorative records primarily from 2008-2009 of the desegregation of Norfolk City Schools in 1959, which marked the end of Virginia's massive resistance campaign against federally-mandated desegregation. Included are histories of massive resistance and the related closures of Norfolk Public Schools during 1958-1959, records of the city commission created to mark these events 50 years later, records of various public events, correspondence, and news clippings.

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Records of the City of Norfolk Department of Fire-Rescue in Norfolk, Virginia from 1871-1995. The collection includes log books, reports, and correspondence. Some materials are specific to the Division of Electrical Affairs.

Scope and Contents Twenty-four scrapbooks compiled by Fireman William F. Barrett of the City of Norfolk Fire Department in Norfolk, Virginia. The first two scrapbooks include information focusing on the Norfolk Fire Division Band from 1936-1944 and 1947-1949. The third scrapbook consists of information on the Norfolk Fire Department's Fire Prevention Program held in 1948. The remaining scrapbooks primarily consist of newspaper clippings that cover fires, firemen (particularly their deaths), new fire equipment,...

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Reports relating to the City of Norfolk Department of Human Services in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection includes annual and other reports from the Norfolk Social Service Bureau / Norfolk Division of Social Services / Department of Public Welfare from 1923-1974 along with lists and directories of local social relief services.

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Reports, booklets, histories, and other published materials of the City of Norfolk, Virginia water system.

Scope and Contents Volumes 13-30 of The Red Tower newsletter published by the Clan Galbraith Association of North America from 1991-2009. The collection also includes volumes 1-7 of business news in The Clan Galbraith of The Red Tower News. There are also official minutes from June 14-17, 2004 and an association roster from February 3, 2009. Additionally, the collection includes a history of the Galbraith Families of Donegal Township in...

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1940s-1960s documents compiled by E. T. Gresham primarily relating to Norfolk General Hospital and Medical Center Hospitals in Norfolk, Virginia. Some documents also relate to the Norfolk United War Fund, The Community Chest, and the Red Feather Federation.