Glasgow Photo Collection (MS349)
Collection
Identifier: MS349
Scope and Contents
This collection contains around 100 photographs featuring Alexandria residents, events, and organizations. The photos feature early Alexandria fire departments and events such as the Smoot Lumberyard fire, as well as colonial re-enactments, the 1st Virginia Infantry, and the American Legion.
Dates
- 1900-1979
Creator
Biographical / Historical
William M. Glasgow, Jr. was a colonel in the Army who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. His father served with in WWII and also in WWI. Both Glasgows, along with Glasgows before them, were natives of Alexandria, Virginia.
Extent
.21 Linear Feet (1 box, 10 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Title
- Glasgow Photo Collection Finding Aid
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Gregory Pierce
- Date
- April, 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository