Robert Edey Steed Papers, 1901-1959 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Robert Edey Steed Papers, 1901-1959

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-639

Primary Creator: Steed, Robert Edey (1856-1930)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order. Three-dimensional objects are listed last.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Norfolk (Va.), Washington (D.C.)

Forms of Material: Checks (bank checks), Correspondence, Envelopes

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

1913-1914 correspondence between Robert E. Steed and The White House, and one 1901 check from The Norfolk Bank For Savings and Trusts, signed by Robert E. Steed. Also includes one 1928 Lindbergh commemorative coin and one 1959 Public Porter pin.

Biographical Note

Robert Edey Steed was born on July 13, 1856 in King William County, Virginia. He married Ellen Ida Johnson on July 3, 1883 in Lanesville, Virginia. Steed began working for the city of Norfolk, Virginia in 1891 and served as city clerk from 1906 until he took a leave of absence for health reasons on December 1, 1929. He died on May 28, 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms

Norfolk (Va.)
Washington (D.C.)

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: Robert Edey Steed Papers, MSS 0000-639, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed December 22, 2016.

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