Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 007/MSS 0000-625
Created by: Cowan, Nona Josephine (1889-1977)
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
09/17/2013.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Biographical Note for Cowan, Nona Josephine (1889-1977) : Nona Josephine Cowan was born on June 10, 1889 in Bertie County, North Carolina. She served during World War I as a Yeomanette in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Cowan was listed in the 1930 census as a dressmaker. In the 1940 census, she was listed as looking for work as a bookkeeper/stenographer. Cowan later worked for the North Carolina Employment Commission. She died on January 11, 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia and was buried at Highland Memorial Gardens in Ahoskie, North Carolina.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century
World War, 1914-1918
Genres/Forms of Material
Photographs
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:
Lynn C. McCarthy by donation
PreferredCitation: Nona Josephine Cowan Photographs, MSS 0000-625, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.