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Cook Family Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 46
Abstract

Bulk of collection consists of the papers of Allen M. Cook and documents the development of subdivisions in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, and the career of a naval officer from 1899 to 1919. Includes business papers, financial documents, diaries, correspondence, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings. Of note are the minutes and proceedings of the Princess Anne and Norfolk Mutual Building and Loan Association.

Dates: 1872-1977, undated; Other: Date acquired: 05/12/1980

Doughty Family Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 47
Abstract

Letters, paid receipts and household ledgers belonging to William Polk Fitchett, Eastern Shore plantation owner, and his family.

Dates: 1855-1904, undated; Other: Date acquired: 06/20/1980

Finlay Forbes Ferguson Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 50
Abstract

A Norfolk architect. Descendant of longtime Norfolk family. Consists of papers concerning the restoration of the Willoughby-Baylor House and family papers documenting the history of Norfolk since the nineteenth century. Includes correspondence, business papers, ledgers, deeds, genealogical material, newspapers, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

Dates: 1812-1975, undated; Other: Date acquired: 06/29/1981

Hodges Family Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 49
Abstract

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, genealogical information, scrapbook materials, photographs. Collection primarily focuses on General John Hodges, William H. H. Hodges, and Colonel James Gregory Hodges.

Dates: 1754-1979, undated; Other: Date acquired: 03/05/1981

Whittle Family Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 95
Abstract

This collection contains diaries, personal accounts, certificates, proceedings, receipts, literary magazines, and newspapers documenting the Whittle, Page, Loyall, Dabney, and Gordon families.

Dates: circa 1812-1943, undated; Other: Date acquired: 01/26/1978