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Peggy McCarthy Scrapbook, 1932

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: Peggy McCarthy Scrapbook, 1932

ID: 001/01/MSS 2016-052

Creator: McCarthy, Peggy

Extent: 0.01 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 07/03/2016

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One July to December 1932 scrapbook featuring Peggy McCarthy and her tap dancing shows in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Newark, New Jersey.

Biographical Note

In 1932 Peggy McCarthy lived at 211 West 36th Street in Norfolk, Virginia. In that year, she tapdanced at clubs in the Virginia Beach area.

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: City of Fairfax Regional Library by donation

Preferred Citation: Peggy McCarthy Scrapbook, MSS 2016-052, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed July 5, 2016.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1: Peggy McCarthy Scrapbook, 1932 July-DecemberAdd to your cart.
Includes photographs of Peggy McCarthy, her parents, friend Patsy, and niece Shirley. Also includes a photograph of "The Links Nite Club" in Virginia Beach, a dance photograph signed by Charlie Demma, and a photograph of Rhythm Boys with Paul Whiteman. This scrapbook also contains newspaper clippings and ephemera associated with clubs at which Peggy danced.