Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Papers, ca. 1824-1983, relating to Yorktown, Va. Includes articles concerning Yorktown; materials relating to the surrender of Cornwallis and to the celebrations [1824, 1881, 1930-1937 and 1981], documents concerning Yorktown National Military Park  [now Colonial National Historical Park] and the Navy Mine Depot [now Naval Weapons Station].

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Eighteen early photographs of monuments in Yorktown, Virginia, many with descriptions written on the reverse side.

Scope and Contents Centennial.  “An Appeal to the Country for a National Centennial Celebration of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis.”  Printed by Virginian Print, Norfolk, Va. 1879. Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Virginia at Yorktown 1881. Celebration of Yorktown Centennial- a pamphlet containing incidents and speeches from event. 10/19/1881. A History, Surrender of the British Forces to the Americans and French at Yorktown, Va., Program for the Centennial Anniversary Celebration...