Paris (France)

Two diaries written by Annie W. Capps dating between September 9, 1891 and December 4, 1892. The diaries cover Annie's travels in Europe with Irene Leache "Miss Leache," Anna Wood "Miss Wood," Lizzie, and Lily. Notable cities visited during this cultural excursion included Oxford, London, Paris, Florence, and Rome. Miss Capps wrote about her daily life abroad, including her experiences teaching.

Three handwritten diaries from 1918 to 1926, chronicling Eleanor Baker's experiences, attitudes, and observations. Popular subjects discussed in her personal accounts include: travel, boys, dances, plays, and "tea parties." A majority of her diary entries take place in Paris, France and Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands.

One circa 1966 lithographic print by Bertha Fanning Taylor; and 2003-2009 correspondence and artwork by Arthur Hall Smith of Norfolk, Virginia. Additionally, one June 14, 1917 certificate belonging to Francis Sartorius for third grade honor roll at Norfolk Public Schools and one 2nd edition of Tidewater Virginia In Years Gone By (1964).

Two 1843 letters to Anne P. Herron, five 2010 cemetery photographs, and one photocopied obituary.

Correspondence, diaries, clippings, military service records, and an 1864 register of Confederate officers in the Civil War. Most of the materials date between 1863 and 1865 and concern the Conderate Navy's operations in England and France.

Three letters to and from William Henry Talbot concerning his trip to Europe in 1849.