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 0000-248
Created by: Ghent Club
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
02/23/2012.
Arrangement: Copies are arranged chronologically. Original certificate is in a separate insert.
Biographical Note for Ghent Club : The Ghent Club was established around 1902 for the middle and upper classes in Norfolk, Virginia. The Club was originally held at 222 York Street, and its membership consisted largely of individuals from the German-Jewish community. In 1920, the Ghent Club moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia and became the Lynnhaven Country Club, but it did not last due to maintenance costs.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Clubs
Jews--Virginia--Norfolk--Social life and customs--20th century
Men--Societies and clubs
Norfolk (Va.)
Genres/Forms of Material
Stock certificates
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:
Reed Matson and Margaret Rawls by donation The original stock certificate was donated by Mr. Matson; the remaining photocopied stock certificates are of unknown origin.
PreferredCitation: Ghent Club Stock Certificates, MSS 0000-248, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.