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Howard Association Records, 1872-2004

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: Howard Association Records, 1872-2004

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-192

Creator: Howard Association (Norfolk, Va.)

Extent: 2.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 01/00/1990

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1872-1896 handbook and two minute books dating from 1901-1986 of the Howard Association in Norfolk, Virginia. The records include historical and financial accounts of the Association.

Biographical Note

The Howard Association began amid the yellow fever epidemic by leading men in Norfolk, Virginia in summer 1855. It was modeled closely after the Howard Association of New Orleans. The Norfolk organization paid for the burial of 2,300 individuals who died resulting from yellow fever and established a home for children orphaned by the epidemic. The Association continued to donate interest from investments to Norfolk charities until it dissolved in December 1986.

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: Robert D. Ruffin by donation

Preferred Citation: Howard Association Records, MSS 0000-192, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed August 14, 2018.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

Item 1: Handbook, A Hand Book for the Use and General Information of the Members of the Howard Association of Norfolk, Virginia, 1872-1896

As Taken From the Books December 31st, 1896, by Henry B. Constable, Secretary and Treasurer.

Includes a financial historical sketch of the Howard Association of Norfolk from 1857-1872, along with other financial statements, expenses, and donation information.

Box 2

Item 1: Minute book, Howard Association of Norfolk, Va., 1901 November 19 - 1948 December 14: Handwritten and typescript.
Item 2: Minute book, Howard Association of Norfolk, Va., 1949 September 9 - 1986 December 18: Typescript.