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Norfolk (Va.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 664 Collections and/or Records:

M. G. Nusbaum Scrapbook

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-228
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...
Dates: created: 1918; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

M. McKann & Company Letter

 Collection
Identifier: 001/01/MSS 0000-582
Scope and Contents

One 1920 letter sending condolences for the loss of Mrs. Westcott's daughter, Marion.

Dates: 1920

Mabel Chamberlaine Burroughs Scrapbook

 Collection — 2 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-079
Scope and Contents

One 14-page circa 1920s-1940s scrapbook of clippings relating to Norfolk, Virginia. Several articles relate to Fergus Reid and Rev. Henry St. George Tucker. Loose materials detached from the scrapbrook primarily consist of clippings from the 1920s to 1960s relating to buildings in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, Christ Church, obituaries, weddings and engagements, and general local history of Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1900-1964, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Maebelle Watson Scrapbook

 Collection — 3 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-080
Scope and Contents

One scrapbook primarily containing 20th century photographs, invitations, and other materials.

Dates: created: 1930-2005, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Major William Baker Papers

 Collection — 3 folders
Identifier: MSS-0000-003
Scope and Contents

Personal correspondence sent to William James Baker and Sarah F. Baker. Scrapbook pages include obituary clippings and information about the Chesapeake Boat Club.

Dates: created: 1847-1918; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Margaret Riddick's Baked Beans Recipe

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-475
Scope and Contents

One recipe for baked beans to serve 10-12 individuals. The recipe lists ingredients with amounts and cooking directions. The recipe was written on letter-sized memo paper featuring the Retail Store Employees Union in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. The bottom of the page identifies this recipe as "Margaret Riddick's recipe."

Dates: created: circa 1960s-1970s; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Margaret Thomas Scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-075
Scope and Contents

One 1927-1929 scrapbook relating to Margaret Thomas during her time at Maury High School. The 142-page scrapbook includes information about school clubs, report cards, football games, and personal saying and jokes. It also includes photographs taken at Maury High school in Norfolk, Virginia and at Camp Owaissa in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The scrapbook also contains select dates for local newspaper headlines during World War II.

Dates: created: 1921-1945, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Margery Eldredge Howell Papers

 Collection — 3 boxes
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-219
Scope and Contents Poems by Mary Eldredge Howell from approximately 1907 to 1946. The collection contains both handwritten and typescript copies of her poems, with typescript materials frequently cross-referenced to the four handwritten composition books. Also, one September 1936 - May 1941 minute book from the Writers' Club of Norfolk and one 1899-1907 photograph album. The album contains photographs of Margery Eldredge Howell, family and friends, and various scenes in Norfolk, Virginia; Virginia Beach,...
Dates: created: 1899-1946; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Marguerite Phelps Vail Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2019-002
Scope and Contents

Circa 1935-1958 clippings, programs, diplomas, and photographs relating to the Preston School of Dancing, likely collected by Marguerite May Phelps of Norfolk, Virginia. This collection also includes a few photographs of downtown Norfolk after the March 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm, photographs of Church of the Good Shepherd, and other Norfolk-related printed ephemera.

Dates: created: 1935-1980s; Other: Date acquired: 01/29/2019

Marian Rudd Photographs of Norfolk, Virginia

 Collection — 1 box
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-696
Scope and Contents

Circa 1980s-1990s photographs of events in Norfolk, Virginia. The photographs were primarily taken in the downtown area and include a 1992 historical reenactment at Fort Norfolk, 1992 circus parade, and images of ships Sequoia, Bounty, Rainbow Warrior, and Greenpeace. There are also images of historic buildings and areas under construction or repair.

Dates: created: circa 1980s-1990s; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000