Brief Description: One June 18, 1879 to January 30, 1901 record book containing the Constitution, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial statements, and member lists of the Chesapeake Club in Norfolk, Virginia. The book also includes lists of house-related items on pages 230-237 likely used to settle liabilities when the Club was purchased by Leigh and Cooke.
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 0000-123
Created by: Chesapeake Club (1879-1901)
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
11/24/2014.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Clubs
Men--Societies and clubs
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--19th century
Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Virginia--Social life and customs
Genres/Forms of Material
Bylaws (administrative records)
Membership lists
Minute books
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:
Virginia Glennan Ferguson by donation
PreferredCitation: Chesapeake Club Record Book, MSS 0000-123, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.