Davis Family Photographs, 1940-1947, undated

Collection Overview

Title: Davis Family Photographs, 1940-1947, undated

Predominant Dates:1940-1941

ID: 007/MSS 0000-600

Creator: Unknown

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Fourteen 1940s photographs primarily featuring Victoria Drummond, first woman marine engineer in Britain; Alderman Lockyer, Mayor of Lambeth; and the inside of British American Restaurant. Several photographs taken inside the restaurant feature a sign honoring Miss Victoria A. Drummond by the residents of Norfolk, Virginia for the Lambeth Communal Kitchens Committee.

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: Julia Johnson Davis

Preferred Citation: Davis Family Photographs, MSS 0000-600, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed November 28, 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

Folder 1

Item 1: Photograph, Miss Drummond, 1940 September 11: C. S. Borjes, Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia.
Item 2: Photograph, Captain Warner, Mrs. Martin F. Scanlon, and the Mayor of Lambeth, undated: Inaugural luncheon.
Item 3: Photograph, Ship Bonita, 1940 September 11: C. S. Borjes, Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia.
Item 4: Photograph, Victoria A. Drummond and Mayor Alderman Lockyer, undated: Miss Victoria A. Drummond shaking hands with Alderman Lockyer, Mayor of Lambeth. At back Captain Warner.
Item 5: Photograph, British American Restaurant, undated: Photograph shows Mayor Alderman Lockyer and a woman standing together in the restaurant.
Item 6: Photograph, British American Restaurant, undated: Photograph shows Mayor Alderman Lockyer peering over a dining table.
Item 7: Photograph, Sign for British American Restaurant, 1941 September 6
Item 8: Photograph, Mural inside British American Restaurant, 1941 September 6
Item 9: Photograph, Mural inside British American Restaurant, 1941 September 6: Photograph shows dining table and cups in a cupboard.
Item 10: Photograph, Miss Drummond and Mrs. Scanlon, undated
Item 11: Photograph, Balcony of Black Prince Day Nursery, undated: Photograph shows a young woman caring for nine young children under the age of two. The children's names and ages are identified on the back of the photograph.
Item 12: Photograph, The King and Queen visit the W. V. S. Lambeth Centre, 1940 March 8: Photograph shows a line of Women Helpers of the Service.
Item 13: Photograph, Mayor of Lambeth and soldiers, undated
Item 14: Photograph, Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth, 1947 October 31: Presentation of the Honorary Freedom to the Right Honorable Herbert Morrison, J. P., M. P., Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons. Includes Sir Ernest Mills and four other individuals.
Item 15: Clipping, 1937 April 8