American Legion Post 204 Scrapbook, 1982-1983 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: American Legion Post 204 Scrapbook, 1982-1983

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-085

Primary Creator: American Legion. Dalton-Cartier Post No. 204 (Norfolk, Va.)

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged in original order.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: American Legion, Men--Societies and clubs, Norfolk (Va.), Organizations, Patriotic societies, Veterans

Forms of Material: Histories (literature genre), Photographs, Scrapbooks

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1982-1983 scrapbook containing a record of events from American Legion Post 204 in Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbook is housed in a three-ring binder with tabs for Foreward, Dedication, Commander's Corner, History in Narrative Form, Americanism, Children and Youth (Special Projects), Appendices, and Awards.

Biographical Note

American Legion Post 204 in Norfolk, Virginia was named in honor of Jacques J. Cartier and Joseph B. Dalton, Sr. The post was originally named for Cartier, but also recognizes Dalton for his gift of land and the building for the post. Post 204 is also known as "The Fox Hole" and the "Friendly Family Post." Dalton-Cartier Post 204, Inc. was created as a service organization to promote the moral, social, and educational welfare of both its own members and others.

Subject/Index Terms

American Legion
Men--Societies and clubs
Norfolk (Va.)
Organizations
Patriotic societies
Veterans

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: American Legion Post 204 Scrapbook, MSS 0000-085, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed August 5, 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Scrapbook, 1982-1983],
[All]

Box 1: Scrapbook, 1982-1983: Includes events recorded by the organization between June 3, 1982 and June 2, 1983. Also includes photographs of Post Commander Thomas R. Douglas, the post building at 3514 Cheshire Street, the American flag, and children of St. Columbia Child Development Center.