Brief Description: One book of the Corporation Court, City of Norfolk, Virginia recording contract dockets of personal property from 1886-1891. The volume lists date of contract, when docketed, name of vendor, name of vendee, amount due on contract, and a description of the property. Examples of personal property recorded include but are not limited to matresses, tables, chairs, rugs, carpets, refrigerators, stoves, musical instruments, bicycles, and carriages. There is an index in front organized in alphabetical order by last name of vendee.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 002/RG 19/0000-005
Created by: City of Norfolk
Volume: 1.0 Items
Acquired:
08/00/2010.
Arrangement: Arranged primarily in chronological order.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Court records
Norfolk (Va.)
Personal property
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:
Joan McCrory by donation
PreferredCitation: City of Norfolk Corporation Court Contract Docket Records, RG 19-0000-005, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.