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Norfolk (Va.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 664 Collections and/or Records:

A. Martin Letter

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-624
Scope and Contents

One 1819 letter to Benjamin Pollard regarding a petition relating to taxes on property destroyed by fire in April 1819.

Dates: created: 1819; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

A. Preston Breeden Scrapbooks

 Collection — 2 boxes
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-057
Scope and Contents

One circa 1935-1952 scrapbook of Albert Preston Breeden's travels to conferences for the Shriners and the Municipal Finance Officers' Association and one 1962 scrapbook featuring A. Preston Breeden's retirement from service as City Auditor for the City of Norfolk, Virginia. Scrapbook items include newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, correspondence, theater programs, and other mementos.

Dates: created: circa 1930-1970; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

A. Wrenn & Sons Booklet

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-661
Scope and Contents

One circa 1907 catalog includes descriptions and illustrations of buggies, runabouts, phaetons, surreys, and traps available for purchase at A. Wrenn & Sons in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: circa 1907; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Abner S. Pope Ledgers

 Collection — 2 ledgers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-115
Scope and Contents

One December 21, 1808 to September 25, 1810 ledger containing names of plaintiffs and defendants, and monetary amounts, primarily received by Samuel Calvert, Sheriff. Also one 1916-1934 ledger of Abner S. Pope.

Dates: created: 1808-1934; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Academy of Music Ledger

 Collection — 1 box
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-183
Scope and Contents

September 27, 1906 to June 13, 1908 box office statements for the Academy of Music in Norfolk, Virginia. The statements note the attraction, opposition (if any) at the Granby, Majestic, and Colonial Theaters, weather, date, number of different types of seats sold along with profits, and verifying signatures.

Dates: created: 1906-1908; Other: Date acquired: 04/30/2009

Adams Family Photographs

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-598
Scope and Contents

Four circa 1900-1910 photographs of the Adams family in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: circa 1900-1910; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Aerial photograph prints, 1977, undated

 File — Folder 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents

Aerial photographs of various locations in the City of Norfolk.

Dates: created: 1977, undated

African American Fan Collection

 Collection — 2 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-681
Scope and Contents

One fan with handle from the United Order of Tents and one fan from B. F. King Funeral Home in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: undated; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Albert J. and Flora Odell Photograph

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-612
Scope and Contents

One 1902 photograph of Albert J. and Flora Odell in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1902; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2008

Albert L. Roper Retirement Dinner Stenographer's Notes

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2014-016
Scope and Contents One 86-page typescript titled "Transcript of stenographer's notes taken at a dinner given at the Monticello Hotel Thursday evening, September 11, 1924 by the citizens of Norfolk in honor of the Honorable Albert L. Roper. Upon his retirement as Mayor and Chairman of the Council." There is a table of contents showing addresses spoken by individuals with accompanying page numbers; addresses were given by H. H. Rumble, Thomas H. Willcox, James V. Trehy, Mrs. Frantz Nayor, Dr. J. W. Moore, Mr....
Dates: created: 1924; Other: Date acquired: 11/12/2014