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Wright Southgate Whittle Address, 1871

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: Wright Southgate Whittle Address, 1871

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-657

Creator: Whittle, Wright Southgate (1849-1872)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1871 address delivered at the laying of the cornerstone of the Masonic temple in Norfolk, Virginia.

Biographical Note

Wright Southgate Whittle was born on May 23, 1849. He attended the University of Virginia and graduated with a Bachelors of Law degree in 1870. He practiced law at Newton & Whittle. Whittle was a member of the freemasons at Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia. He died on the night of October 19 or morning of October 20, 1872. Whittle's funeral was at Christ Church, and he was buried at Cedar Grove 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: Martha Iredell by donation

Preferred Citation: Wright Southgate Whittle Address, MSS 0000-657, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed January 23, 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 9: Filing Cabinet ManuscriptsAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Address Delivered at the Laying of the Corner Stone, of the "Masonic Temple", 1871 April 18Add to your cart.
Norfolk, Virginia. By Wright Southgate Whittle, Junior Warden, Owens Lodge, #164, A. F. and A. M. 10 pages.