Brief Description: One 1947-1992 scrapbook containing clippings, photographs, correspondence, programs, certificates, and awards from the Ballentine Place Garden Club in Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbook documents the organization's activities and includes materials that show the club's involvement with the Norfolk Botanical Garden, participation in the International Azalea Festival, and certifies its membership in the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. Additionally, the scrapbook shows the Garden Club's partnerships with local organizations during memorial celebrations, including both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-087
Created by: Ballentine Place Garden Club (1936-)
Volume: 2.0 Boxes
Acquired:
07/20/2010.
Arrangement: Arranged in original order. Loose materials have been separated.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Boy Scouts of America
Cape Henry (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Clubs
Gardening--Societies, etc.
Gardening--Southern States
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
International Azalea Festival (Norfolk, Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Women--Socialization
Women--Societies and clubs
Genres/Forms of Material
Awards
Cards (information artifacts)
Certificates
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence
Envelopes
Invitations
Napkins (culinary textile)
Obituaries
Photographs
Programs
Scrapbooks
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/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 Notes:
Portsmouth Public Library by donation
PreferredCitation: Ballentine Place Garden Club Scrapbook, MSS 0000-087, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.