War Camp Community Service Collection, circa 1919 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: War Camp Community Service Collection, circa 1919

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-391

Primary Creator: War Camp Community Service (U.S.)

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: Norfolk (Va.), World War, 1914-1918

Forms of Material: Booklets, Circulars (fliers)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1919 booklet for military personnel to celebrate their return from war in Norfolk, Virginia. Also, a circa 1919 circular containing information for soldiers, sailors, marines, and the general public on things to do, places to stay, and how to get around Norfolk, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms

Norfolk (Va.)
World War, 1914-1918

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

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: Purchase

Preferred Citation: War Camp Community Service Collection, MSS 0000-391, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed September 12, 2016.

Finding Aid Revision History: Added Folder 2 from the Filing Cabinet Manuscripts on January 13, 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[All]

Box 1

Folder 1: Booklet, Welcome Home to Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines of Norfolk City and County, 1919 June 22-28: Official Program. Published for Welcome Home Committee by War Camp Community Service. Ralph Fuda, Printer, Norfolk.
Folder 2: Circular, Information for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and the General Public, circa 1919: Guide includes information centers, municipal buildings, where to eat and sleep, points of interest in and around Norfolk, downtown churches, and boat and train schedules. The reverse side includes a map of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Berkley showing places of War Camp Community Service activities.