Portsmouth Virginia

Woodrow Wilson High School Yearbooks, 1921-2001

1924 Woodrow Wilson High School Yearbook, The President

The yearbooks of Wilson High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, were first called ‘The Student’, but were traditionally titled ‘The President’ since 1924. However, in 1994, this custom ceased, and since then, the yearbooks have been published under an array of different titles, updated annually. This free online collection is incomplete. Hopefully, additional volumes will eventually be scanned and added. These yearbooks were loaned by the Portsmouth Public Library to be scanned by the Library of Virginia.

Frederick College Yearbooks 1959-1968

1959 Spartan Yearbook

Frederick College, previously situated in Portsmouth, Virginia, was a private co-educational college that ceased operations. Established with the support of the Fred W. Beazley Foundation (now known as the Beazley Foundation), the college originated in 1958 as a two-year institution located on the premises of a former munitions depot. In 1961, it transitioned into a four-year college. Various years have been digitized by both the Portsmouth Public Library in cooperation with The Library of Virginia, and the Allen County Public Library. Yet a complete collection still does not exist online, as we are missing scans for the years of 61 and 62.

Nansemond Tribe

Augustus A. Bass, Nansamond

The Nansemond Tribe, descendants of the Powhatan tribes, primarily reside near Portsmouth and Suffolk, Virginia. Although their numbers have declined over the past century, around 200 individuals are recognized as descendants. In 1923, they formed the Nansemond Indian Association to unite with other indigenous groups. Key family names include Bass and Weaver. Their culture retains elements of bear-hunting and wolf-trapping traditions, as well as agricultural practices and the use of dugout canoes, reflecting their historical connection to the land.

Crego, Ernest LaVern – Obituary

Ernest LaVern Crego, 84, passed away on December 16, 2000, in Napa, California. Born on October 19, 1916, in Kendall, New York, he served as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He held various positions in the federal government after retiring from the Navy. Crego was a devoted family man, remembered for his culinary skills and love for gardening. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service was held in St. Helena, California.

Biography of Robert Bruce Wilson, M.D.

Robert Bruce Wilson, M.D., born June 12, 1828, in Portsmouth, Virginia, was a prominent physician in Portland, known for his dedication to his profession and community. After an education at the University of Virginia, he lost vision in one eye but pursued a medical career, initially in California before settling in Portland in 1850. A compassionate and diligent practitioner, he served all clients regardless of means and significantly enhanced the medical field in a remote area. Wilson married Captain Couch’s daughter and had a large family, passing away from pneumonia in August 1887, leaving a lasting legacy.