Benjamin Rowson Biography, 2025 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Ashlee Jordan

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Collection Overview

Title: Benjamin Rowson Biography, 2025

ID: 001/MSS 2025-011

Primary Creator: Holden, Leah

Extent: 0.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Original order.

Date Acquired: 06/12/2025

Subjects: Families--Virginia, Norfolk (Va.)--Genealogy

Forms of Material: Biographies (documents), Genealogies (histories)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One unpublished biography entitled The Unionist about Benjamin Rowson (1850-1927) based on research compiled, organized, and produced by family member, Leah Holden in May 2025. The document describes major life events of Benjamin Rowson, outlined by a table of contents, that focuses on his early life as an immigrant to the United States of America; his career as a printer, newspaperman, and labor leader; and, family life in Norfolk, Virginia at the turn of the century. The record includes genealogies, copies of photographs, copies of newspaper clippings, and photocopies of other historical documents related to his life and career with local newspaper, The Virginian-Pilot.

Subject/Index Terms

Families--Virginia
Norfolk (Va.)--Genealogy

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 restriction may apply.

Acquisition Source: Leah Holden, by donation

Preferred Citation: Benajmin Rowson Biography, MSS 2025-011, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia

Processing Information: The document was unbound of the metal fastener and rehoused into an acid free archival quality folder, with appropriate labelling, and into an acid free Hollinger box.

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Folder 1: The Unionist, 2025 May