Russell S. Dawson Memoir, 1932
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Brief Description: Memoir recounting Russell Dawson's boyhood memories of the Civil War, particularly the capture of Norfolk, Virginia by the Union in May 1862.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-518
Created by: Dawson, Russell S. (1852-1932)
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired: 00/00/0000.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Biographical Note for Dawson, Russell S. (1852-1932) : Russell Soule Dawson was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 29, 1852. He married Emma Hahn Dodson. Dawson retired as a cotton broker. He died on February 24, 1932 in Virginia Beach, Virginia and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Norfolk (Va.)--History
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate
Genres/Forms of Material
Memoirs
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Notes: Mildred Lee Dawson McLean by donation
PreferredCitation: Russell S. Dawson Memoir, MSS 0000-518, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.