Albums (books)

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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.

Scope and Contents Family papers and photographs from 1831-2001, including genealogical notes, family trees, crests, biographical sketches, and obituaries of the Brooke family of Norfolk, Virginia. Related surnames include Tucker, Andrews, Cary, Coleman, Custis, Dallas, Drummond, Hagan, Higgins, Lucas, McLaughlin, McNamara, Mercer, Ramsey, Randolph, Taliaferro, Walton, and Washington. Most of the materials in the collection relate to Lucy Borland Higgins Brooke, her husband David Tucker Brooke, and her...

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This collection includes a variety of items and sources relating to the Jamestown Exposition of 1907 including postcards, photographs, publications dedicated to the Jamestown Exposition, and two books: Report by New York on the Jamestown Exposition, and The Story of Captain Smith and Pocahontas.

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Two books commemorating ship commissionings in Norfolk, Virginia and one album celebrating the 40th anniversary of NATO SACLANT in Norfolk, Virginia.

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One circa 1985 promotional album seeking requests for qualifications to develop 20 acres in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, namely the vicinity of MacArthur Center. The album includes aerial views of downtown Norfolk, a general invitation for participation by Mayor Joseph A. Leafe, and promotional literature to entice potential developers to submit proposals.

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One 19th century album of handwritten poetry that also includes printed images engraved by A. B. Durand.