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Norfolk (Va.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 664 Collections and/or Records:

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

Von Hugo Family Cemetery Photographs

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 0000-487
Scope and Contents

Nine circa 2016 photographs of tombstones at the Von Hugo Family Cemetery at 983 Green Street in the Norview section of Norfolk, Virginia. The Von Hugo tombstones belong to Randolph, Mary Lydia, George F. E., and Fredrica. The collection also includes three photocopied photographs of members of the Mail family and one unidentified circa 1900 photograph of one woman and 13 men standing in front of a house.

Dates: created: circa 1900, 2016; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

W. C. Fobbs Letter

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-530
Scope and Contents

One 1823 letter from W. C. Fobbs, explaining his sudden departure to Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1823; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

W. G. Blount Transcription of Camilla Moore Letters

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-703
Scope and Contents Ten transcribed letters featuring correspondence between Camilla Moore of Norfolk, Virginia and Sarah Elizabeth Valentine Allen. Nine of the letters were originally written by Camilla and range in date from May 29, 1860 to January 19, 1865. The tenth letter was originally written by Sarah and is dated January 18, 1848. The letters, transcribed by W. G. Blount, are prefaced by a cover page listing the letter by number, date, and original paper dimensions and description. Much of the content...
Dates: created: 1991; Other: Date acquired: 01/22/1991

W. G. Swartz Company Booklet

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-642
Scope and Contents

One 1939 children's booklet with Christmas-related illustrations, activities, and store advertisements.

Dates: created: 1939; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

W. H. T. Squires Letters

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-610
Scope and Contents

Three letters to Reverend W. H. T. Squires concerning his May 27, 1937 series article from "Norfolk in By-gone Days" in the Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, about the construction of the Merrimac-Virginia.

Dates: created: 1937; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

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

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

W. J. Hunt Wallet

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2019-013
Scope and Contents

One April 3, 1909 wallet with invitation, menu, guest list, participants list, and autographed card of W. J. Hunt regarding a dinner to Henry H. Rogers upon completion of the Virginian Railway, celebrated at the Monticello Hotel in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1909; Other: Date acquired: 03/11/2019

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