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Norfolk (Va.)--History--18th century

 Topic
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Shipbuilding Ledger (Norfolk, Va.)

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 127
Abstract

Ledger kept near the port of Norfolk containing accounts of blacksmiths, captains, sail makers, and block makers in 1796. The college also contains 19th century clippings from literary publications.

Dates: 1796, circa 1825-1860, undated; Other: Date acquired: 10/06/2014

Webb Family Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 155
Abstract

Donated by Lewis W. Webb, Jr., the collection contains documents from the early records of the Borough of Norfolk (1790-1823), the Gosport Navy Yard (1829-1870), the Webb Family (1831-1883), 19th century commercial ventures, and the Electricity Cost Commission (1975).

Dates: 1790-1975, undated; Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1976