World War, 1914-1918

Scope and Contents Historical volumes recording the history of the Borough and City of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, primarily from 1736 to the 1920s. These materials include records of Common Council, Common Hall, Select Council, and the Finance Committee of City Council. Also included are records concerning the formation and development of the Town of Berkley from 1890-1923, as well as the organization of Atlantic City Ward from 1890-1898. This collection also includes a record of city ordinances,...

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One 1918 panoramic photograph of Company 32 at Naval Operating Base in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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One circa 1919 portrait photograph of Samuel Harrell Ferebee, George Emory Ferebee, and Leigh Cason Ferebee of Norfolk, Virginia dressed in their military uniforms.

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One Associated Press photograph titled "Ghost Fleet in James River." The caption reads: "Comprising cargo vessels, tankers and passenger ships, part of the idle fleet lies at anchorage in the James River at Norfolk, Va. War Shipping Administration officials expect the boneyard fleet to grow between 300-350 vessels by next June 1. Ships are being routed to the James anchorage at the rate of three a day."

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One December 14, 1918 honorable discharge for John Bonnard March.

Scope and Contents One April-June 1918 Norfolk, Virginia scrapbook of clippings and correspondence relating to M. G. Nusbaum's idea to provide state-level facilities for sick and injured returning World War I soldiers and sailors. The scrapbook includes Nusbaum's initial plan written to the Norfolk section of the Association Advertising Clubs of the World. Most of the collection consists of letters from the Executive Offices of 20 different states, acknowledging correspondence Nusbaum sent to each Governor...

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Twelve 1919 photographs, likely taken on June 23, featuring a parade in Norfolk, Virginia to celebrate the end of World War I.

Scope and Contents Correspondence, certificates, and other materials relating to George E. Ferebee of Norfolk, Virginia. The collection includes correspondence written by George E. Ferebee to his mother and grandfather while serving onboard the USS Nevada in 1918-1919. There is also an obituary of George Ferebee's father, Samuel Ferebee, a 1940s map geared toward Navy seamen for downtown Norfolk, family photographs, and an American Legion newsletter featuring a narrative...

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World War I and World War II personal military-related records, papers, photographs, and objects of the Tarrall brothers: Elmer Tarrall, Henry Alberti Tarrall, and Melvin Orr Tarrall of Norfolk, Virginia.

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Undated document listing member names and addresses of individuals who served in the United States Base Hospital No. 45 during World War I.