Collections : [Old Dominion University]

Old Dominion University

3023 Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library
Old Dominion University
4427 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
Primary Collecting Areas:
Key collecting areas include: 1. University Archives; 2. Manuscripts -- strengths in such subjects as the Civil War, Virginia politics, military history, local news & media, African-American history, Norfolk urban redevelopment, women's history, and local history; 3. Rare books and printed material: strengths include Virginia and Tidewater History, poetry and literature, military history, art books; 4. Music special collecting: strengths in contemporary/post-World War II composers and historical recordings.
Description:
The goal of Special Collections and University Archives is to preserve and make accessible collections and records of historical importance to the university, region, state, and nation. The department functions as a "learning lab" where students, faculty, and researchers can create and explore original ideas through engagement with our unique collections.
POC: Jessica Ritchie
Phone: (757) 683-4483
Fax: (757) 683-5954
Start Over Repository Old Dominion University Subjects Artists--United States
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Alexander Brooks "A.B." Jackson Papers, 1965/1981

4.20 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case, 2 half size Hollinger document cases, 2 oversized boxes boxes
Alexander Brooks "A.B." Jackson began teaching in the Art department in 1967 as the school's first black faculty member. The contents of this collection include photographs taken and collected by Jackson of miscellaneous subjects, as well as photographs of his artwork and excerpts from his poetry.
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Alexander Brooks "A.B." Jackson Papers, 1965/1981 4.20 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case, 2 half size Hollinger document cases, 2 oversized boxes boxes

Jackson, A.B. (Alexander Brooks) (1925-1981)
Alexander Brooks "A.B." Jackson began teaching in the Art department in 1967 as the school's first black faculty member. The contents of this collection include photographs taken and collected by Jackson of miscellaneous subjects, as well as photographs of his artwork and excerpts from his poetry.
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Bertha Fanning Taylor Papers, 1905/1977

1.60 Linear Feet 3 Hollinger document cases; 1 half Hollinger case boxes
Came to Norfolk in 1945 as Curator of the Sloane Collection at the Heritage Foundation Museum. Taught art courses at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary until 1951. Includes literary productions, printed materials, correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and charts. In addition to the artistic significance of the papers, the collection documents the history of Norfolk, especially in the arts.
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Bertha Fanning Taylor Papers, 1905/1977 1.60 Linear Feet 3 Hollinger document cases; 1 half Hollinger case boxes

Taylor, Bertha Fanning (1883-1980)
Came to Norfolk in 1945 as Curator of the Sloane Collection at the Heritage Foundation Museum. Taught art courses at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary until 1951. Includes literary productions, printed materials, correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and charts. In addition to the artistic significance of the papers, the collection documents the history of Norfolk, especially in the arts.
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Edward G. Carson Papers, 1924/2004, bulk 1970/2000

17.20 Linear Feet One Hollinger document case, four archival tubes. boxes
Norfolk landscape architect and artist. Designed landscapes for buildings ranging from Webb Center to the bowling alley at a US Air Force base in Italy. The collection includes approximately three hundred oversized landscape plans, as well as a small number of photographs and written descriptions of landscape designs.
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Edward G. Carson Papers, 1924/2004, bulk 1970/2000 17.20 Linear Feet One Hollinger document case, four archival tubes. boxes

Carson, Edward G. (1920–2004)
Norfolk landscape architect and artist. Designed landscapes for buildings ranging from Webb Center to the bowling alley at a US Air Force base in Italy. The collection includes approximately three hundred oversized landscape plans, as well as a small number of photographs and written descriptions of landscape designs.
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George Withers Papers, 1943/1946

1.20 Linear Feet 1 oversized box boxes

This collection contains artwork by George Withers primarily related to World War II. It includes posters, copies of illustrations for military publications, letters, and an Army personnel appointment notice. An illustration of the battle on Guadalcanal for "Army Talks" magazine is included, along with an illustration from Combat Orientation. Letters of thanks from General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lucius Clay as well as an article about an exhibit of Withers' work at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum on Long Island are enclosed.

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George Withers Papers, 1943/1946 1.20 Linear Feet 1 oversized box boxes

Withers, George (1911-1959)

This collection contains artwork by George Withers primarily related to World War II. It includes posters, copies of illustrations for military publications, letters, and an Army personnel appointment notice. An illustration of the battle on Guadalcanal for "Army Talks" magazine is included, along with an illustration from Combat Orientation. Letters of thanks from General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lucius Clay as well as an article about an exhibit of Withers' work at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum on Long Island are enclosed.

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Wallace Dreyer Papers, 1907/1993

4.30 Linear Feet 9 Hollinger document cases boxes
Wallace Dreyer, an artist, was an adjunct assistant professor and director of the photography program from 1966-1980. The collection contains professional as well as personal photographs, a sketchbook, professional and personal correspondence, a high school year book, newspaper clippings, newspaper advertisements for his art gallery business, certificates pertaining to his elementary school education and x-ray technician certification, x-ray technician employment, and his capture of enemy photographic equipment that he was allowed to keep.
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Wallace Dreyer Papers, 1907/1993 4.30 Linear Feet 9 Hollinger document cases boxes

Dreyer, Wallace (1923-1995)
Wallace Dreyer, an artist, was an adjunct assistant professor and director of the photography program from 1966-1980. The collection contains professional as well as personal photographs, a sketchbook, professional and personal correspondence, a high school year book, newspaper clippings, newspaper advertisements for his art gallery business, certificates pertaining to his elementary school education and x-ray technician certification, x-ray technician employment, and his capture of enemy photographic equipment that he was allowed to keep.

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