Brief Description: Twenty-four scrapbooks compiled by Fireman William F. Barrett of the City of Norfolk Fire Department in Norfolk, Virginia. The first two scrapbooks include information focusing on the Norfolk Fire Division Band from 1936-1944 and 1947-1949. The third scrapbook consists of information on the Norfolk Fire Department's Fire Prevention Program held in 1948. The remaining scrapbooks primarily consist of newspaper clippings that cover fires, firemen (particularly their deaths), new fire equipment, accidents, natural disasters, police cases, City budget and pay, annexation, and actions of the City Manager. Some of the scrapbooks created during World War II contain clippings about the War. There are some gaps in the scrapbooks; years covered include 1936-1945, 1947-1954, 1956-1957, 1959-1960, 1968, and 1972.

Record Series Number: 002/RG 10/0000-001

Created by: City of Norfolk, Barrett, William Franklin (1905-1998)

Volume: 14.0 Boxes

Acquired: 11/24/2014.

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order, except the first three scrapbooks involving special subjects. Loose materials from all the scrapbooks have been separated by subject in alphabetical/chronological order in Box 14.

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: City of Norfolk Department of Fire-Rescue Scrapbooks, RG10 0000-001, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.