Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films

Access and use

Location of collection:
Old Dominion University
3023 Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library
Old Dominion University
4427 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jessica Ritchie
Phone: (757) 683-4483
Fax: (757) 683-5954
Restrictions:

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Terms of access:

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

At Out Yard and In Channel at Lay Barge Film, 1973 March, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry Tunnel Print 3, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 2, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5--Spare, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

VHS Tape of Coleman Bridge Project, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry--Sherwood Liles, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

CHesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Construction, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, Print 1, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Bay Borings, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Parts 1 and 2, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
4.00 Linear Feet and 13 film reels Reels
Creator:
Copper, Cheryl
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

At Out Yard and In Channel at Lay Barge Film, 1973 March, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry Tunnel Print 3, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 2, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5--Spare, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

VHS Tape of Coleman Bridge Project, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry--Sherwood Liles, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

CHesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Construction, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, Print 1, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Bay Borings, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Parts 1 and 2, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of 12 film reels and one VHS tape related to the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland, the Coleman Bridge, and the Transbay Tube in San Fransicso, California. Most of the film reels are 16mm.

One 16mm film reel. Labeled "#6 Tube."

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VII."

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VIII."

One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5 - spare, III"

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel.

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel labeled "II-A."

One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5"

One 16mm film reel labeled "V."

One 16mm film reel, labeled "VI."

One 16mm film reel, labeled "IV."

One 16mm film reel

One 16mm film reel, labeled "I."

Acquisition information:

Gift of Cheryl Copper

Acc. 2017.011 was donated to Special Collections and University Archives on 6/28/2017.

Custodial history:

The film reels and VHS tape were found in a building by the new occupant and were given to Special Collections and University Archives by the donor.

Processing information:

The collection was accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archivist, in February 2020.

Physical / technical requirements:

The fragile condition of the material may limit handling.

Special Collections and University Archives does not have any playback equipment for the film reels.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard