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Norfolk (Va.)

 Subject

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Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 664 Collections and/or Records:

Rogers Dey Whichard Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-240
Scope and Contents

Historical and biographical documents generally relating to the Tidewater area of Virginia, genealogy records, correspondence, maps, and photographs. Notably, this collection also contains several original English legal documents (such as deeds and wills) dating back to 1597 and the early 1600s.

Dates: created: 1597-1983; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Rolf Anders Williams Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2016-084
Scope and Contents

Thirty-four architectural drawings and two contractual documents relating to houses at 904 Jamestown Crescent, 1111 Westover Avenue, and 1115 Hanover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1909-1961; Other: Date acquired: 11/23/2016
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Rotary Club of Norfolk Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2016-011
Scope and Contents

This collection includes documents relating to the Rotary Club of Norfolk's history and organization, charitable programs, membership, meetings, and budget. It also includes newsletters, scrapbooks, photographs, and artifacts.

Dates: created: 1913-2009; Other: Date acquired: 01/20/2016
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Rowland and Brothers Business Records

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-197
Scope and Contents

Twenty-three 1859-1876 invoices, two receipts dated 1876 and 1881, thirteen letters dating between 1809 and 1876, and one envelope, from Rowland and Brothers, a wholesale grocer and commission merchant in Norfolk, Virginia. The invoices, receipts, and correspondence were sent to Paul C. Cameron, a planter from Hillsboro, North Carolina.

Dates: created: 1809-1881; Other: Date acquired: 02/19/2012
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Roy Lee Clayton Family Photographs and Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-0000-010
Scope and Contents Family photographs compiled and taken by Roy Lee Clayton of Norfolk, Virginia. Many of the photographs were taken in Norfolk, particularly 3102 Lens Avenue, 2634 Harrell Avenue, and Ocean View. Other geographic localities include Salem, Virginia; Albion, Pennsylvania; Petersburg, West Virginia; and Canton, North Carolina. Many of the photographs taken in Salem show men and buildings from the 1391st Company, Civilian Conservation Corps. There is one 1930-1944 photograph scrapbook of...
Dates: created: circa 1900-1992; Other: Date acquired: 03/30/2007
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Ruehe Music Studio Scrapbooks

 Collection — 1 box
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-198
Scope and Contents

Three 1930s scrapbooks primarily consisting of programs and newspaper clippings relating to the Ruehe Music Studio in Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbooks include advertisements, radio show information, announcements for recitals, and church bulletins. Scrapbook 1 includes one page of photographs.

Dates: created: circa 1930-1947; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Rules of Order Norfolk City Council 1915 Book

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-424
Scope and Contents

One 30-page 1915 book of the Rules of Order for Norfolk City Council in Norfolk, Virginia. The book was printed by Burke and Gregory, Inc. and includes an index and list of fire alarm stations.

Dates: created: 1915; Other: Date acquired: 04/03/2006
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Russian Steamship Omsk at Norfolk, Virginia Photograph

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-263
Scope and Contents One March 1918 photograph by International Film Service of the Russian Steamship Omsk at Norfolk, Virginia. The typed caption attached to the back of the photograph reads, "Armed United States sailors boarded the Russian steamship Omsk at Norfolk, Va. and arrested the crew on the charge of mutiny. The ship was run on Bolshevik principles of community management but the crew finally got beyond control of the ship's officers who called on the authorities at Norfolk for help. It is the same...
Dates: created: 1918; Other: Date acquired: 12/30/2011
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Ruth Jenkins Letter

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-674
Scope and Contents

One 1930 letter from Ruth Jenkins to her husband, John B. Jenkins, Jr.

Dates: created: 1930; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

S. S. Anderson Correspondence

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-267
Scope and Contents

One February 22, 1862 letter from Assistant Adjutant General S. S. Anderson to Captain Owens, commander of the Norfolk Sharp Shooters, regarding organizing the Company according to the laws of the Confederate States to be mustered into service.

Dates: created: 1862; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
Found in: Sargeant Memorial Collection

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