Sub-Series G: Investigation and Resignation, 1969/1972

Scope and content:

This sub-series contains information about an accusation made by William Gordon Dillon of the "Virginia Observer" in 1969 and 1972 that Cox misused public funds while working for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority. This led to an FBI investigation. Cox was eventually cleared of all charges, but was censured for misjudgment. Cox resigned from HUD about this time, but denied that his reasons were connected with the investigation. Material in this sub-series relates to the investigation and Cox's resignation from HUD. Additional material on these topics may be found in the sub-series containing news clippings. Material dates from 1969-1972.

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
Parent restrictions:
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Parent 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.

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