Brief Description: One typed manuscript for Thomas J. Wertenbaker's 1931 classic book on the history of Norfolk. The manuscript places emphasis on the first two centuries of Norfolk's history and outlines the time period from 1880 to 1930. Each page is stamped with a date of returned proof.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-397

Created by: Wertenbaker, Thomas J.

Volume: 3.0 Boxes

Acquired: 11/24/2014.

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Biographical Note for Wertenbaker, Thomas J. : Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker was born on February 6, 1879 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was a notable American historian, publishing multiple notable works throughout his life. Wertenbaker attended the University of Virginia, eventually earning his Ph.D. in 1910. He married Sarah Rossetter Marshall on July 10, 1916. From 1910 to 1947, Wertenbaker served as a member of the history department at Princeton University. He died on April 22, 1966 in Princeton, New Jersey and was buried at University of Virginia Cemetery in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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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: Robert Baylor Tunstall by donation

PreferredCitation: Norfolk: Historic Southern Port Manuscript, MSS 0000-397, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.