By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Title: American Legion Post 204 Scrapbook, 1982-1983
ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-085
Creator: American Legion. Dalton-Cartier Post No. 204 (Norfolk, Va.)
Extent: 1.0 Boxes
Arrangement: Arranged in original order.
Date Acquired: 11/24/2014
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
One 1982-1983 scrapbook containing a record of events from American Legion Post 204 in Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbook is housed in a three-ring binder with tabs for Foreward, Dedication, Commander's Corner, History in Narrative Form, Americanism, Children and Youth (Special Projects), Appendices, and Awards.
Biographical Note
American Legion Post 204 in Norfolk, Virginia was named in honor of Jacques J. Cartier and Joseph B. Dalton, Sr. The post was originally named for Cartier, but also recognizes Dalton for his gift of land and the building for the post. Post 204 is also known as "The Fox Hole" and the "Friendly Family Post." Dalton-Cartier Post 204, Inc. was created as a service organization to promote the moral, social, and educational welfare of both its own members and others.
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:
Unknown
Preferred Citation:
American Legion Post 204 Scrapbook, MSS 0000-085, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed August 5, 2017.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: Scrapbook, 1982-1983
- Includes events recorded by the organization between June 3, 1982 and June 2, 1983. Also includes photographs of Post Commander Thomas R. Douglas, the post building at 3514 Cheshire Street, the American flag, and children of St. Columbia Child Development Center.