George Edwin Bowden Papers, 1862-1938

Collection Overview

Title: George Edwin Bowden Papers, 1862-1938

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-206

Creator: Bowden, George Edwin (1852-1908)

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged by series in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Biographical Note

George Edwin Bowden was born in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1852. He was the collector of customs for the port of Norfolk from 1879 to 1885. Bowden was elected as a Republican in Congress, serving from 1887 to 1891. He served as clerk of the United States Court from 1899 to 1908. He died in Norfolk, Virginia on January 22, 1908.

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: George Edwin Bowden Papers, MSS 0000-206, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed November 30, 2015.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1866-1902

Item 1: Correspondence, Ned R. Bowden to "Uncle Henry", 1866 February 9
Item 2: Correspondence, Henry M. Bowden to Henryetta, 1867 February 17
Item 3: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "Pa", 1870 February 19
Item 4: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "Pa", 1870 April 20
Item 5: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "Pa", 1870 April 27
Item 6: Correspondence, W. R. J. to unknown, 1873 September 1
Item 7: Correspondence, John Jay Knox to George E. Bowden, 1874 June 3
Item 8: Correspondence, "Alice" to "Ma", 1874 September 22
Item 9: Correspondence, John Jay Knox to George E. Bowden, 1877 March 31
Item 10: Correspondence, B. F. Marnex to "state", 1877 May 14
Item 11: Correspondence, Daniel Manning to George E. Bowden, 1885 May 29
Item 12: Correspondence, John S. McCalmont to George E. Bowden, 1885 August 22
Item 13: Correspondence, John S. McCalmont to George E. Bowden, 1885 August 24
Item 14: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "My Darling", 1888 May 10
Item 15: Correspondence, Robert K. R. to George E. Bowden, 1891 October 12
Item 16: Correspondence, George Curtis to George E. Bowden, 1902 May 2

Folder 2: Business Papers, 1862-1908

Item 1: Receipt, 1862 March
Item 2: Certification, 1862 August 21
Item 3: Receipt, 1865 July 1
Item 4: Deed, 1866 May 14
Item 5: Contract agreement, 1873 January
Item 6: Receipt, 1875 December 31
Item 7: Agreement, 1877 May 12
Item 8: Agreement, 1879 August 23
Item 9: Bond, 1879 December 27
Item 10: Deposit, 1885 February 26
Item 11: Receipt, 1885 April 17
Item 12: Agreement, 1885 May 27
Item 13: Notice, 1903 April 8
Item 14: Estate agreement, 1906 April 10
Item 15: Resolution, 1908 February 4
Item 16: Property agreement, undated

Folder 3: Photographs, undated

Item 1: Photograph, 1938
Item 2: Photo Album, undated