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By Nichole Delasalas
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Personal correspondence, business papers, and personal photographs.
Biographical Note
George Edwin Bowden was born in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1852. He was the collector of customs for the port of Norfolk from 1879 to 1885. Bowden was elected as a Republican in Congress, serving from 1887 to 1891. He served as clerk of the United States Court from 1899 to 1908. He died in Norfolk, Virginia on January 22, 1908.
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:
Unknown
Preferred Citation:
George Edwin Bowden Papers, MSS 0000-206, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed November 30, 2015.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1866-1902
- Item 1: Correspondence, Ned R. Bowden to "Uncle Henry", 1866 February 9
- Item 2: Correspondence, Henry M. Bowden to Henryetta, 1867 February 17
- Item 3: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "Pa", 1870 February 19
- Item 4: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "Pa", 1870 April 20
- Item 5: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "Pa", 1870 April 27
- Item 6: Correspondence, W. R. J. to unknown, 1873 September 1
- Item 7: Correspondence, John Jay Knox to George E. Bowden, 1874 June 3
- Item 8: Correspondence, "Alice" to "Ma", 1874 September 22
- Item 9: Correspondence, John Jay Knox to George E. Bowden, 1877 March 31
- Item 10: Correspondence, B. F. Marnex to "state", 1877 May 14
- Item 11: Correspondence, Daniel Manning to George E. Bowden, 1885 May 29
- Item 12: Correspondence, John S. McCalmont to George E. Bowden, 1885 August 22
- Item 13: Correspondence, John S. McCalmont to George E. Bowden, 1885 August 24
- Item 14: Correspondence, George E. Bowden to "My Darling", 1888 May 10
- Item 15: Correspondence, Robert K. R. to George E. Bowden, 1891 October 12
- Item 16: Correspondence, George Curtis to George E. Bowden, 1902 May 2
- Folder 2: Business Papers, 1862-1908
- Item 1: Receipt, 1862 March
- Item 2: Certification, 1862 August 21
- Item 3: Receipt, 1865 July 1
- Item 4: Deed, 1866 May 14
- Item 5: Contract agreement, 1873 January
- Item 6: Receipt, 1875 December 31
- Item 7: Agreement, 1877 May 12
- Item 8: Agreement, 1879 August 23
- Item 9: Bond, 1879 December 27
- Item 10: Deposit, 1885 February 26
- Item 11: Receipt, 1885 April 17
- Item 12: Agreement, 1885 May 27
- Item 13: Notice, 1903 April 8
- Item 14: Estate agreement, 1906 April 10
- Item 15: Resolution, 1908 February 4
- Item 16: Property agreement, undated
- Folder 3: Photographs, undated
- Item 1: Photograph, 1938
- Item 2: Photo Album, undated
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