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Russell S. Dawson Memoir, 1932

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: Russell S. Dawson Memoir, 1932

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-518

Creator: Dawson, Russell S. (1852-1932)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Memoir recounting Russell Dawson's boyhood memories of the Civil War, particularly the capture of Norfolk, Virginia by the Union in May 1862.

Biographical Note

Russell Soule Dawson was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 29, 1852. He married Emma Hahn Dodson. Dawson retired as a cotton broker. He died on February 24, 1932 in Virginia Beach, Virginia and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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 Source: Mildred Lee Dawson McLean by donation

Preferred Citation: Russell S. Dawson Memoir, MSS 0000-518, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed January 7, 2016.

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Memoir recounts memories from childhood of the Civil War.