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 Places Virginia--Politics and government

A.E.S. Stephens Papers 2.40 Linear Feet 6 Hollinger document cases boxes

Stephens, Allie Edward Stokes (1900-1973)
Served in both the House of Delegates (1929-1941) and the State Senate (1941-1952), and as Lieutenant Governor (1952-1961). Ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1961 against Albertis Harrison. Centers around this unsuccessful campaign and contains papers focusing on the issue of Massive Resistance to integration, dating to the early 1950s.
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Augustus C. Johnson Papers 0.40 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case boxes

Johnson, Augustus C. (1914-2006)
Writer for "The Northern Virginia Sun." A collection of columns written by Augustus C. Johnson from September 1970 through December 1971. The columns relate primarily to the politics of Virginia's 10th congressional district. Personalities discussed in them include Joel T. Broyhill, Henry E. Howell, George Rawlings, Harry F. Byrd, Jr., William B. Spong, Linwood Holton and Mills Godwin.
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Beverly Randolph Middleton Papers 3.20 Linear Feet 3 Hollinger document cases and 1 oversize box boxes

Middleton, Beverly Randolph (1928-1996)
Engineer and Virginia State Delegate. Served three terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. Most of the collection pertains to his political career. Also included is material related to his days as a student athlete at Norview High School and VPI.
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Colonel James W. Roberts Papers 3.20 Linear Feet 8 Hollinger documents cases boxes

Roberts, James W. (1891-1977)
President and chairman of Henry B. Gilprin, a wholesale drug firm. Served in the General Assembly from 1948-1968, holding a powerful position on the Appropriations Committee. Served on the Norfolk Planning Commission. The bulk of the collection contains legislative correspondence from 1963-1964.
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David P. Neff Papers 1.80 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case, 1 oversized box boxes

Neff, David P.
The collection contains documents used by Dr. Neff during the development of his master's thesis, "The Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties, 1954-1967."
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Dennis L. McCurdy Papers 0.40 Linear Feet One Hollinger document case boxes

McCurdy, Dennis L.
Dennis McCurdy was a radio news broadcaster for WPMH News and Public Affairs. Contains reel to reel audiotapes of interviews, speeches, and events regarding politics.
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Edward L. Schrock Papers 18.00 Linear Feet 34 Hollinger document cases, 25 preservation binders, and 5 card boxes boxes

Schrock, Edward L. (1941-)
Served on the U.S. House of Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of Virginia from January 2001 to January 2005. His political and voting record is aligned closely with the Republican Party. Materials in this collection date from 1999 to 2004. They include constituent feedback in the form of letters, postcards, surveys, and public opinion ballots. Also included are other correspondence and reference material related to various issues and legislation and materials related to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business.
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Edythe C. Harrison Papers 33.00 Linear Feet 79 Hollinger document cases, 2 oversize boxes boxes

Harrison, Edythe C. (1934-)
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates (1979-1982), founder and president of the Virginia Opera Association, and unsuccessful candidate for United States Senator in 1984 against incumbent Republican, Senator John Warner. The first woman in Virginia nominated by the Democratic Party for statewide office. Collection primarily relates to her activities in politics and the 1984 Senatorial campaign.
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George Conoly Phillips Papers 19.60 Linear Feet 26 Hollinger document cases, 2 half-sized Hollinger document cases, 3 index card boxes, 1 clamshell box, 1 artifact box and 4 oversize boxes boxes

Phillips, George Conoly (1931-2020)
Norfolk City Council member. Served as President of the United Drug Abuse Council and was active in the Inter-Christian Fellowship, the Christian Broadcasting Network, and the United Community Fund. Documents his activities in politics, business and civic affairs.
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Henry E. Howell, Jr. Papers 208.10 Linear Feet 295 Hollinger document cases; 16 record cartons; 9 oversize boxes; 3 media boxes boxes

Howell, Henry E. (Henry Evans) (1920-1997)
Henry Evans Howell, Jr. served in the General Assembly and as Lieutenant Governor (1971-1973). Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Virginia three times (1969, 1973,1977). Bulk of the collection deals with his career in politics, first in Norfolk and, after 1968, on the statewide level. Documents Democratic Party affairs from 1948 through 1977. Also includes promotional audio and video clips created as part of Howell's campaigns for the Virginia governorship in 1969, 1973 and 1977. Included are radio and television advertisements, speeches and scripted television broadcasts.
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