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 Date range 1983

Tidewater History Collection, 1853/2017, bulk 1940/2010 6.80 Linear Feet 5 Hollinger document cases, 1 half Hollinger case, and 2 oversized boxes boxes

The Tidewater History Collection contains materials such as, newspaper clippings, whole newspapers, magazines, maps, and pamphlets related to the communities of Hampton Roads, with primary focus on Norfolk.
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Town-N-Gown Records, 1980/2024 0.80 Linear Feet 2 Hollinger document cases boxes

Town-N-Gown (Norfolk, Va.)

This collection contains minutes and membership directories for the Town-N-Gown, an organization dedicated to fostering good relationships between Old Dominion University, national defense forces (ex. Navy), and the Hampton Roads community.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Norfolk Records, 1866/2011, bulk 1950/1990 38.40 Linear Feet 91 Hollinger document cases; 1 card box; 1 media box; 1 oversized box boxes

Unitarian Church of Norfolk (Norfolk, Va.)
The collection contains administrative materials, publications, articles, research materials, photographs, and audio-visual items pertaining to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Norfolk.
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USS Vulcan (AR-5) Collection, 1898/1985 2.00 Linear Feet 5 Hollinger document cases boxes

Southwood, Michael A.
Navy repair vessel. Served in both the European and Pacific theaters during World War II. Participated in the Occupation of Japan (1945-1946) and the Dominican Republic intervention (1965). Contains historical material, memorabilia, crew member recollections, press releases, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
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Vernon Perdue Davis Papers, 1942/1999 34.70 Linear Feet 22 Hollinger document cases, 18 record center cartons, 2 media boxes boxes

Davis, Vernon Perdue (1919-1995)

This collection contains scores, sketches, arrangements, publications, programs and other material created and collected by composer Vernon Perdue Davis.

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Vice President for Administration and Finance Records, 1930/2018 9.80 Linear Feet 24 Hollinger document cases and 1 half Hollinger case boxes

Old Dominion University. Vice President for Administration and Finance

This collection consists of records pertaining to the Office of Administration and Finance at Old Dominion University. Included in the collection are ledgers of the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary from 1930 to 1941, various building and construction projects, and other subject files related to the Office of Administration and Finance.

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Virginia Beach Resorts Research Collection, 1916/2017 0.2 Linear Feet One half Hollinger document case boxes

This research collection contains photocopies of newspaper articles related to Seaview and other African American beach resorts, Seashore State Park, and Dudley Cooper, who operated both Ocean View Amusement Park and Seaview Beach and Amusement Park. Any copies made from the collection are for research purposes only.

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