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War Camp Community Service Collection, circa 1919

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: War Camp Community Service Collection, circa 1919

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-391

Creator: War Camp Community Service (U.S.)

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1919 booklet for military personnel to celebrate their return from war in Norfolk, Virginia. Also, a circa 1919 circular containing information for soldiers, sailors, marines, and the general public on things to do, places to stay, and how to get around 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: Purchase

Preferred Citation: War Camp Community Service Collection, MSS 0000-391, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed September 12, 2016.

Finding Aid Revision History: Added Folder 2 from the Filing Cabinet Manuscripts on January 13, 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Booklet, Welcome Home to Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines of Norfolk City and County, 1919 June 22-28Add to your cart.
Official Program. Published for Welcome Home Committee by War Camp Community Service. Ralph Fuda, Printer, Norfolk.
Folder 2: Circular, Information for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and the General Public, circa 1919Add to your cart.
Guide includes information centers, municipal buildings, where to eat and sleep, points of interest in and around Norfolk, downtown churches, and boat and train schedules. The reverse side includes a map of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Berkley showing places of War Camp Community Service activities.