By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Title: Whitehurst Family Photographs, circa 1900-1930, 1950-1970, 1987-1991
ID: 007/MSS 0000-387
Creator: Unknown
Extent: 2.0 Boxes
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Date Acquired: 11/24/2014
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Loose photographs and scrapbook pages of the Whitehurst family in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the collection consists of fragments of scrapbook pages with photographs still adhered to them. The scrapbook pages appear to have been taken in the early part of the 20th century, with family photographs depicting various subjects such as snow, the beach, fire, a mail truck, a shoe store, amusement parks, a Christmas tree, and both people at home and on vacation. Identified geographic locations of the photographs include Norfolk, Virginia; Willow Grove, Pennsylvania; Woodbury, New Jersey; and Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. Folders 4 and 5 primarily contain late 1980s to early 1990s photographs relating to birthday celebrations of Sidney Whitehurst Britt.
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:
Thomas Jones III by donation
Preferred Citation:
Whitehurst Family Photographs, MSS 0000-387, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed December 7, 2017.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Photographs (Folder 1 of 5), circa 1900-1970
- Eight photographs. Includes various photographs from the late 1800s to early 1900s, and photographs dated circa 1950-1970. Also includes an obituary for Samuel C. Whitehurst.
- Folder 2: Photographs (Folder 2 of 5), circa 1910-1930
- Five photographs featuring George W. Thomas Shoe Store, streets, ice-covered buildings, and a United States Mail automobile. The photographs were originally housed in a scrapbook.
- Folder 3: Photographs (Folder 3 of 5), circa 1910-1930
- 32 photographs. Includes photographs of individuals, families, the gravestone of Samuel C. Whitehurst, and buildings. Identified geographic locations include Willow Grove, Pennsylvania and Woodbury, New Jersey.
- Folder 4: Photographs (Folder 4 of 5), 1957, 1987-1990
- 28 photographs. Primarily includes photographs celebrating Sidney Whitehurst Britt's birthday on June 16, 1990.
- Folder 5: Photographs (Folder 5 of 5), 1991
- 28 photographs. Primarily includes photographs celebrating Sidney Whitehurst Britt's birthday on June 16, 1991.
- Folder 6: Scrapbook Pages (Folder 1 of 5), circa 1910-1930
- Box 2
- Folder 7: Scrapbook Pages (Folder 2 of 5), circa 1910-1930
- Folder 8: Scrapbook Pages (Folder 3 of 5), circa 1910-1930
- Folder 9: Scrapbook Pages (Folder 4 of 5), circa 1910-1930
- Folder 10: Scrapbook Pages (Folder 5 of 5), circa 1910-1930