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 34: Museums (Chrysler Museum, Folder 30) - Museums (Nauticus)

Folder 1: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Publicizing: Bulletins/Newsletters, part 6 (Folder 30 of 38), 1991-1992

The Chrysler Museum: A Monthly Bulletin for members; The Chrysler Museum: A bi-monthly Bulletin.

Folder 2: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Publicizing: Dedication Speeches (Folder 31 of 38), 1951, 1967

Includes photocopies.

Folder 3: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Publicizing: Membership Programs (Folder 32 of 38), 1960-1972

Folder 4: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Publicizing: Newspaper and Magazine Articles (Folder 33 of 38), 1960-1990

Includes photocopies.

Folder 5: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Publicizing: Pamphlets (Folder 34 of 38), 1967-2010, undated

Folder 6: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Publicizing: Press Releases (Folder 35 of 38), 1967-1991

4 photographs.

Folder 7: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Other Documents: Bill of Complaint (Folder 36 of 38), 1972

Folder 8: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Other Documents: Docent Program Notebook (Folder 37 of 38), 1968

Folder 9: Museums - Chrysler Museum: Other Documents: Miscellaneous (Folder 38 of 38), 1952-1968, undated

Includes photocopies.

Item 1: Chrysler: The Magazine of the Chrysler Museum of Art, Grand Reopening Commemorative Edition, 2014 May: Located in Oversize MSS 0000-NEC Box 1.

Folder 10: Museums - Hermitage Foundation Museum, 1959, 1973, undated

Folder 11: Museums - Nauticus, 1991-2004, undated

The National Maritime Center; Hampton Roads Naval Museum; Wisconsin (Battleship : BB-64). 1 photograph.