Scope and Contents Biographical sketch of Charles Joseph Duke, Sr. (1871-1929) written by Charles J. Duke, Jr. for a book on prominant Democrats in Virginia, 4 pages. Charles J. Duke, Jr. letter to his Mother asking her to complete some of the blanks in the sketch, 1937. Tissue paper copy of chancery case between American National Bank of Portsmouth and the heirs of C.J. Duke, Sr., undated.