Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Rights: 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 Note: Source: Martha Walker by donation.
Preferred Citation: Phelps and Temple Families Bibles, MSS 0000-252, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Scope and Contents: The Phelps and Temple Families Bibles include 19th century genealogical information for the families of John A. Phelps of Bertie County, North Carolina and Armwell L. Temple of Pasquotank County, North Carolina. The Phelps Family Bible was originally published in 1829, while the Temple Family Bible was originally published in 1840.