Parsons Family Papers, 1950-2005 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Parsons Family Papers, 1950-2005

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-322

Primary Creator: Unknown

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Gardening--Southern States, Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk Botanical Garden

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Newsletters, Photographs

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Photographs, clippings, and miscellaneous papers of Alison Jehu "Preacher" and Ella Ward Parsons of Norfolk, Virginia. Several items relate to the couple's involvement in camellia societies such as the American Camellia Society and Virginia Camellia Society. The collection also includes the Fall 2005 edition of The Norfolk Foundation, which highlights the Parsons' legacy to the foundation.

Subject/Index Terms

Gardening--Southern States
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk Botanical Garden

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: Sally Hartman by donation

Preferred Citation: Parsons Family Papers, MSS 0000-322, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed March 24, 2022.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 1

Folder 1: Photographs and Clippings, Parsons Family, circa 1950-2005