Sargeant Memorial Collection Norfolk Ephemera Collection, 1682-2016 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Sargeant Memorial Collection Norfolk Ephemera Collection, 1682-2016

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-NEC

Primary Creator: Sargeant Memorial Collection (1927-)

Extent: 20.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Arranged in alphabetical order by subject file. Within the subject file, folders are arranged in alphabetical order. One of the exceptions to this rule is the History heading, which includes seven folders that are in chronological order. Within individual folders, items are generally arranged in chronological order; however, "Miscellaneous" folders are usually arranged alphabetically by subject.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk (Va.)--History

Forms of Material: Advertisements, Biography files, Booklets, Brochures, Bulletins, Calendars, Correspondence, Envelopes, Guidebooks, Invitations, Magazines (periodicals), Menus, Newsletters, Pamphlets, Photographs, Postcards, Press releases, Printed ephemera, Resolutions (administrative records), Term papers, Theater programs, Wills

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Contains a variety of ephemeral materials relating to Norfolk history and culture. Prominent subjects in the collection include Biographies, Buildings, Businesses, Churches, Clubs and Organizations, Colleges, Museums (especially the Chrysler Museum), Neighborhoods, and Schools. The bulk of the materials are from the 1950s-1980s, although there is a strong representation of materials dating from the 1920s to 2014.

Subject/Index Terms

Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--History

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: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Sargeant Memorial Collection Norfolk Ephemera Collection, MSS 0000-NEC, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed May to November 2015. Completed November 19, 2015.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 11: Churches (Christian Temple United Church of Christ) - Churches (First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ)

Folder 1: Churches - Christian Temple United Church of Christ, 1929, 1982: Norfolk Christian Temple United Church of Christ; The Christian Temple.
Folder 2: Churches - Church of the Epiphany, 1993: Celebration of a New Ministry, October 12, 1993.
Folder 3: Churches - Church of the Good Shepherd, 1916-1978: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Includes photocopies.
Folder 4: Churches - Coleman Place Presbyterian Church, 1983, undated
Folder 5: Churches - Colley Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1873-1950, undated: Includes photocopies.
Folder 6: Churches - Colonial Avenue United Methodist Church, 1966-1976, undated
Folder 7: Churches - Congregation Beth El, 1964, 1968, 1970: The Beth El Chronicle.
Folder 8: Churches - Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1976-2011, undated
Folder 9: Churches - Episcopal Church of the Advent, 1977, 1982: Church of the Advent Episcopal.
Folder 10: Churches - Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 1904-2009, undated: Includes photocopies.
Folder 11: Churches - Epworth United Methodist Church, 1875-2009, undated: Cumberland Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South; Granby Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South; Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church. Includes photocopies.
Folder 12: Churches - Faith Temple Church, 1977, undated: Faith Temple Pentecostal Church; Faith Temple Family Church; Faith Temple Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.
Folder 13: Churches - First Baptist Church, Berkley, undated
Folder 14: Churches - First Baptist Church, Bute Street, 1921-1984, undated
Folder 15: Churches - First Baptist Church, Lambert's Point, 1972, 1973
Folder 16: Churches - First Baptist Church of Norfolk, 1917-2013, undated: 1 photograph. Includes photocopies.
Folder 17: Churches - First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 1963, 1973