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Robert R. Rakestraw Log Book, 1918

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: Robert R. Rakestraw Log Book, 1918

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-421

Creator: Rakestraw, Robert R. (1873-1953)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One January 16, 1918 to April 9, 1918 daily log book featuring notes written by either James L. Hudgins, Inspector or Robert R. Rakestraw, Construction Engineer for Standard Oil Company. Even-numbered pages identify the date and a version of the line, "Record of materials excavated at Pine Beach Fuel Oil Station" along with lists of numbered scows and times recorded. The odd-numbered adjacent pages feature specific times of day along with a version of the line, "by Dredge #7 for Standard Oil Company, Sewell's Point, Virginia" and numbers representing yardage capacity.

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: Robert R. Rakestraw Log Book, MSS 0000-421, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed April 3, 2018.

Box and Folder Listing

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The front cover is labeled "Cash Book." The front inside cover indicates the book belongs to "Mr. R. R. Rakestraw, Room #312 Dickson Building, Norfolk, Phone #5968."