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Old Dominion University

Joseph D. Wood Papers, 1917/1951

7.60 Linear Feet 19 Hollinger document cases boxes
President of the Wood Towing Company (Tugboats). Served on the Norfolk City Council (1926-1930, 1934-1944) and as Mayor (1940-1944) during World War II. Collection contains business papers, mayoral files, correspondence and the papers of his service on the Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission.
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Joseph D. Wood Papers, 1917/1951 7.60 Linear Feet 19 Hollinger document cases boxes

Wood, Joseph Downing (1867-1959)
President of the Wood Towing Company (Tugboats). Served on the Norfolk City Council (1926-1930, 1934-1944) and as Mayor (1940-1944) during World War II. Collection contains business papers, mayoral files, correspondence and the papers of his service on the Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission.
Old Dominion University

Paul G. Caplan Papers, 1890/2004

42.60 Linear Feet 77 Hollinger document cases and 5 oversize boxes boxes
Norfolk pharmacist. Chaired the board of the Norfolk Port and Industrial Authority, which runs Norfolk International Terminals and the Norfolk International Airport, for thirteen years and was a board member from 1962 to 1987. Served on several political campaign committees, including those of Roy B. Martin and Stanley Walker. Was very active in civic affairs, including the Norfolk Junior Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Jaycees, United States Jaycees, Tidewater Chapter of the American Red Cross, Norfolk Jewish Community Council, and the Virginia Zoological and Aquarium Society.
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Paul G. Caplan Papers, 1890/2004 42.60 Linear Feet 77 Hollinger document cases and 5 oversize boxes boxes

Caplan, Paul Glasser (1918-2003)
Norfolk pharmacist. Chaired the board of the Norfolk Port and Industrial Authority, which runs Norfolk International Terminals and the Norfolk International Airport, for thirteen years and was a board member from 1962 to 1987. Served on several political campaign committees, including those of Roy B. Martin and Stanley Walker. Was very active in civic affairs, including the Norfolk Junior Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Jaycees, United States Jaycees, Tidewater Chapter of the American Red Cross, Norfolk Jewish Community Council, and the Virginia Zoological and Aquarium Society.
Old Dominion University

W.B. Shafer, Jr. Papers, 1937/1982

4.80 Linear Feet 9 Hollinger document cases and 1 oversized box boxes
Long time Norfolk native. Made his fortune in real estate and spent his life promoting humanitarian and idealistic causes. Ran unsuccessfully for Norfolk City Council in 1928 and 1966 and lost a bid for the House of Representatives in 1944. Honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs in recognition for his successful push to have bonuses paid to World War I veterans. Author of 3 Books That Made the South And 1000 Millionaires and 10 Billionaires, Go South Young Man, and Go South Where God Still Lives. Includes correspondence, copies of The Spotlight, newspaper clippings, rough drafts of his writings, and photographs.
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W.B. Shafer, Jr. Papers, 1937/1982 4.80 Linear Feet 9 Hollinger document cases and 1 oversized box boxes

Shafer, W. Bruce, Jr. (1894-1990)
Long time Norfolk native. Made his fortune in real estate and spent his life promoting humanitarian and idealistic causes. Ran unsuccessfully for Norfolk City Council in 1928 and 1966 and lost a bid for the House of Representatives in 1944. Honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs in recognition for his successful push to have bonuses paid to World War I veterans. Author of 3 Books That Made the South And 1000 Millionaires and 10 Billionaires, Go South Young Man, and Go South Where God Still Lives. Includes correspondence, copies of The Spotlight, newspaper clippings, rough drafts of his writings, and photographs.

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