Brief Description: Material pertaining to the history and preservation controversy of the Ferry Farm Plantation House, located in the Old Donation Farm neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The material includes newsletters from the Friends of Ferry Plantation as well as newspaper clippings dated from 1987-1996.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-142

Created by: Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc.

Volume: 7.0 Folders

Acquired: 11/24/2014.

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.

Biographical Note for Friends of Ferry Plantation House, Inc. : Mission Statement: "Friends of the Ferry Plantation House, Inc. (FOFPH): a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, operation and maintenance of the Ferry Plantation House and grounds; serving the community by providing education of the historic preservation process through the restoration of the exterior, all interior floors and the grounds of one of the few remaining Tidewater plantation houses; documenting the restoration process for future generations; and promoting education in the history of Ferry Plantation and Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach."

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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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: Unknown

PreferredCitation: Ferry Farm Plantation Records, MSS 0000-142, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.