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By Nichole Delasalas
Collection Overview
Title: Virginia War History Commission, Norfolk, Virginia Records, 1919-1921
Predominant Dates:1919
ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-182
Primary Creator: Virginia War History Commission (1919-1928)
Extent: 19.0 Boxes
Arrangement: Arranged in original order. Questionnaires are divided by sex and race, and within these categories are arranged alphabetically by surname. Questionnaires from churches and schools are arranged within their respective categories in alphabetical order. Reports from various local organizations and other miscellaneous materials are arranged in original order.
Date Acquired: 01/00/1968
Subjects: Naval Station Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk (Va.)--Maps, Organizations, Schools, World War, 1914-1918
Forms of Material: Correspondence, Government records, Lists (document genres), Newsletters, Photographs, Postcards, Questionnaires, Reports
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Questionnaires completed by servicemembers and nurses who served during World War I from Norfolk, Virginia. Individual questionnaires ask for servicemembers' personal information, military service information, and thoughts and feelings about their service during the War. Questionnaires filled out by local churches and schools include statistical information and data on activities relating to financial contributions, general feelings, and patriotic activities implemented during the War. This collection also contains letters, reports, photographs, newsletters, and one 1919 map of the Naval Operating Base in Norfolk, Virginia.
Subject/Index Terms
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:
Mrs. S. H. Ferebee by donation
Related Materials:
Virginia War History Commission Records, Library of Virginia. For more information please see http://search.vaheritage.org/vivaxtf/view?docId=lva/vi00958.xml.
Preferred Citation:
Virginia War History Commission, Norfolk, Virginia Records, MSS 0000-182, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1: Questionnaires, White: A - Bra],
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Box 2: Questionnaires, White: Bre - Cor],
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Box 3: Questionnaires, White: Cra - D],
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Box 4: Questionnaires, White: E - Go],
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Box 5: Questionnaires, White: Gr - J],
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Box 6: Questionnaires, White: K - Me],
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Box 7: Questionnaires, White: Me - P],
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Box 8: Questionnaires, White: R - S],
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Box 9: Questionnaires, White: T - Whi],
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Box 10: Questionnaires, White: Whi - Z],
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Box 11: Questionnaires, Colored: A - G],
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Box 12: Questionnaires, Colored: H - N],
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Box 13: Questionnaires, Colored: O - Y],
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Box 14: Questionnaires, Nurses/Women],
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Box 15: Questionnaires, Churches/Schools],
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Box 16: Organizational Reports],
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Box 17: Miscellaneous Records (Folder 1 of 2)],
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Box 18: Miscellaneous Records (Folder 2 of 2)],
[Box 19: Oversized Materials, 1919],
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All]
- Box 19: Oversized Materials, 1919
- Located in Oversize Miscellaneous Box 4.
- Folder 1: War History Commission News Letters, 1919 July-October
- Folder 2: Map, Naval Operating Base, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 1919
- General Map of Entire Base.
Browse by Box:
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Box 1: Questionnaires, White: A - Bra],
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Box 2: Questionnaires, White: Bre - Cor],
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Box 3: Questionnaires, White: Cra - D],
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Box 4: Questionnaires, White: E - Go],
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Box 5: Questionnaires, White: Gr - J],
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Box 6: Questionnaires, White: K - Me],
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Box 7: Questionnaires, White: Me - P],
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Box 8: Questionnaires, White: R - S],
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Box 9: Questionnaires, White: T - Whi],
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Box 10: Questionnaires, White: Whi - Z],
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Box 11: Questionnaires, Colored: A - G],
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Box 12: Questionnaires, Colored: H - N],
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Box 13: Questionnaires, Colored: O - Y],
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Box 14: Questionnaires, Nurses/Women],
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Box 15: Questionnaires, Churches/Schools],
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Box 16: Organizational Reports],
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Box 17: Miscellaneous Records (Folder 1 of 2)],
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Box 18: Miscellaneous Records (Folder 2 of 2)],
[Box 19: Oversized Materials, 1919],
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All]
