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Scrapbooks

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Found in 128 Collections and/or Records:

Virginia Gordan Scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-218
Scope and Contents

Two 1860-1864 scrapbooks created by Virginia Gordan of Norfolk, Virginia containing clippings detailing the events of the Civil War, particularly the Confederacy. Scrapbook 1 was originally a circa 1852 account book belonging to Virginia Gordan's father, John Dozier Gordan, for his banking business at 29 Market Square.

Dates: created: 1852, 1860-1864, 1917-1931; Other: Majority of material found in 1860-1864; Other: Date acquired: 06/03/1980
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Virginiana Scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-100
Scope and Contents Eighteen scrapbooks compiled by Rev. W. H. T. Squires, primarily consisting of clippings relating to people, places, and events in Virginia. There is a notable emphasis on Virginia during and after the Civil War. Series 1 consists of 15 scrapbooks that cover Virginia history generally, while the remaining 3 scrapbooks that make up Series 2 consist of clippings taken from the 75th anniversary edition of the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot on June 26, 1940. The subject...
Dates: created: 1862-1947; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

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
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

W. H. T. Squires Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-232
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook volumes 1-4 of W. H. T. Squires's "Norfolk in By-Gone Days," published in the Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch from March 15, 1935 to April 8, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbooks are accompanied by seven volumes of indexes. The collection also includes Squires's manuscript Virginia: Victor Tho Vanquished (1947).

Dates: created: 1946-1947; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1946
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

W. J. Stanworth Scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2021-002
Scope and Contents

One circa 1913-1931 scrapbook of W. J. Stanworth of Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbook primarily consists of clippings relating to historic Norfolk and Princess Anne, Virginia. There are also nature photographs featuring areas near Broad Bay, Long Creek, and White Hill in Virginia Beach.

Dates: created: circa 1913-1931; Other: Date acquired: 08/19/2021
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Whitehurst Family Photographs

 Collection — 2 boxes
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-387
Scope and Contents Loose photographs and scrapbook pages of the Whitehurst family in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the collection consists of fragments of scrapbook pages with photographs still adhered to them. The scrapbook pages appear to have been taken in the early part of the 20th century, with family photographs depicting various subjects such as snow, the beach, fire, a mail truck, a shoe store, amusement parks, a Christmas tree, and both people at home and on vacation. Identified geographic locations of...
Dates: created: circa 1900-1930, 1950-1970, 1987-1991; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

William Benjamin Beauchamp Family Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2017-019
Scope and Contents

The William Benjamin Beauchamp Family Papers primarily include circa 1918-1931 correspondence from William Benjamin Beauchamp's daughter, Dorothy Murden, to her husband, Virginius B. Murden, Jr. The collection also includes newspaper clippings, various ephemera relating to finances, travel, and education, and family photographs.

Dates: created: 1907-1991; Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1924; Other: Date acquired: 03/24/2017
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Winding Gulf, West Virginia Photograph Scrapbook

 Collection — 1 box
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-028
Scope and Contents One circa 1900-1910 photograph scrapbook of people, pets, and scenery. Photographs depict horse-drawn carriages, owners with their dogs, camping tents, houses, railroads, railroad workers, and coal miners. Geographic locations identified include Winding Gulf, West Virginia; Soak Creek, West Virginia; and Aspen, Virginia. Railways captioned include the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and the Virginian Railway. One tent is labeled "No. 2 Palace" and one photograph identifies the Gulf Smokeless...
Dates: created: circa 1900-1910; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

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