Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia Letter, 1895
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Brief Description: One 1895 letter regarding 19th century fires in Norfolk, Virginia. The letter was originally sent to Thomas B. Rowland with a copy of Historical Sketch of the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia, from its Organization in 1794 to 1879 to aid in his research of the history of the Norfolk Fire Department.
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 0000-585
Created by: Mutual Assurance Society Against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired: 11/24/2014.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Biographical Note for Mutual Assurance Society Against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia : The Mutual Assurance Society Against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia was incorporated by the Virginia General Assembly in December 1794. The Society changed its name in 1982 to the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia. Between its formation and official name change, the Society was also known as the Mutual Assurance Society, or Old Mutual. The company continues to operate by its own policyholders.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Fire insurance claims
Norfolk (Va.). Fire Department
Norfolk (Va.). Fire Department--History
Genres/Forms of Material
Correspondence
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: Unknown
PreferredCitation: Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia Letter, MSS 0000-585, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.