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My Family Memoirs Books, 1880-1918

By Peg Niedholdt

Collection Overview

Title: My Family Memoirs Books, 1880-1918

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-032

Extent: 4.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Four copies of "My Family Memoirs," written by Thomas Hughes (1850-1941). The collection includes one copy of the first edition 1880 printing and three copies of the second edition 1918 printing. The book chronicles the Hughes family from Felix/Phelime Hughes's arrival in the colonies in 1739 to the early 20th century.

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: My Family Memoirs Books, MSS 0000-032, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed June 11, 2019.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1: My Family Memoirs Books, 1880, 1918

Folder 1: Book, My Family Memoirs by Thomas Hughes, 1880: Given to Katherine Kirby Hughes and signed by the author Thomas Hughes, her father. Many family notes are written in the book.
Folder 2: Book, My Family Memoirs by Thomas Hughes, 1918: Book two was owned by Edwin Mark Norris, Jr. grandson of the author.
Folder 3: Book, My Family Memoirs by Thomas Hughes, 1918: Book three was owned by Katherine Hughes Norris and has many family notes written inside.
Folder 4: Book, My Family Memoirs by Thomas Hughes, 1918: Book four was owned by Katherine Hughes Norris and contains many family notes written inside along with loose notes.