Freeman Family Photographs, circa 1900-1920 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Freeman Family Photographs, circa 1900-1920

ID: 007/MSS 2016-019

Primary Creator: Unknown

Extent: 2.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged by size.

Date Acquired: 02/15/2016

Subjects: Christmas, Freeman family, Funeral rites and ceremonies, Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century, Photography of children, Portrait photography, Schools, Virginia--Social life and customs

Forms of Material: Photographs, Postcards

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Thirty-four circa 1900 photographs of individuals, families, other groups, a gravesite, a horse-drawn carriage, and school classes primarily in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the photographs feature one subject or a small family group. Also, two oversized portraits of unidentified young girls.

Subject/Index Terms

Christmas
Freeman family
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Photography of children
Portrait photography
Schools
Virginia--Social life and customs

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: Karen Myers by donation

Preferred Citation: Freeman Family Photographs, MSS 2016-019, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed December 16, 2017; June 3, 2022.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[All]

Box 1

Folder 1: Photographs (Folder 1 of 8), circa 1900: Six photographs.
Folder 2: Photographs (Folder 2 of 8), circa 1900: Four photographs.
Folder 3: Photographs (Folder 3 of 8), circa 1900: Five photographs.
Folder 4: Photographs (Folder 4 of 8), circa 1900: Five photographs.
Folder 5: Photographs (Folder 5 of 8), circa 1900: Three photographs.
Folder 6: Photographs (Folder 6 of 8), circa 1920: Four photographs. Handwritten notation on reverse side of one photograph reads: "Mrs. William Freeman, Algonquin Park."
Folder 7: Photographs (Folder 7 of 8), circa 1900: Five photographs. Photographers include: Paul, Millar, Taylor; Granby Art Studio (Norfolk, Virginia); and Beckman Brothers (Saginaw, Michigan).
Folder 8: Photographs (Folder 8 of 8), circa 1900-1920: Two photographs. School class photographs, both taken outside on the steps of a brick school.