Brief Description: Photographs, clippings, and miscellaneous papers of Alison Jehu "Preacher" and Ella Ward Parsons of Norfolk, Virginia. Several items relate to the couple's involvement in camellia societies such as the American Camellia Society and Virginia Camellia Society. The collection also includes the Fall 2005 edition of The Norfolk Foundation, which highlights the Parsons' legacy to the foundation.
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 0000-322
Created by: Unknown
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
00/00/0000.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Gardening--Southern States
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Genres/Forms of Material
Clippings (information artifacts)
Newsletters
Photographs
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:
Sally Hartman by donation
PreferredCitation: Parsons Family Papers, MSS 0000-322, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.