MG 141Copper, CherylA Guide to the Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films MG 141Steven Bookman, University ArchivistODU Community Collections

02/07/2020

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-01 11:21:01 -0400.Finding aid written in English.Describing Archives: A Content Standard ODU Community Collections Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films Copper, Cheryl MG 141 /repositories/5/resources/117 4.00 Linear Feet 13 film reels Reels circa 1964-1985 Date acquired: 06/28/2017 English Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 12 film reels and one VHS tape related to the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland, the Coleman Bridge, and the Transbay Tube in San Fransicso, California. Most of the film reels are 16mm.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Physical Access Requirements

The fragile condition of the material may limit handling.

Technical Access Requirements

Special Collections and University Archives does not have any playback equipment for the film reels.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Cheryl Copper

Method of Acquisition

Acc. 2017.011 was donated to Special Collections and University Archives on 6/28/2017.

Custodial History

The film reels and VHS tape were found in a building by the new occupant and were given to Special Collections and University Archives by the donor.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Processing Information

The collection was accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archivist, in February 2020.

Hampton Roads (Va.)--History--20th century Tunnels--Virginia--Hampton Roads (Region) Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Va.) film reels videocassettes At Out Yard and In Channel at Lay Barge FilmItem 1/repositories/5/archival_objects/313591973 March1Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel. Labeled "#6 Tube."

Preferred Citation

At Out Yard and In Channel at Lay Barge Film, 1973 March, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 3Item 2/repositories/5/archival_objects/31360circa 1980-19852Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VII."

Preferred Citation

Fort McHenry Tunnel Print 3, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 2Item 3/repositories/5/archival_objects/31361circa 1980-19853Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VIII."

Preferred Citation

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 2, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5--SpareItem 4/repositories/5/archival_objects/31362circa 19644Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5 - spare, III"

Preferred Citation

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5--Spare, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

VHS Tape of Coleman Bridge ProjectItem 5/repositories/5/archival_objects/31363undated1Preferred Citation

VHS Tape of Coleman Bridge Project, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Fort McHenry--Sherwood LilesItem 6/repositories/5/archival_objects/31364undated5Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel.

Preferred Citation

Fort McHenry--Sherwood Liles, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ConstructionItem 7/repositories/5/archival_objects/31365circa 19646Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel labeled "II-A."

Preferred Citation

CHesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Construction, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5Item 8/repositories/5/archival_objects/31366circa 19647Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5"

Preferred Citation

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, Print 1Item 9/repositories/5/archival_objects/31367undated8Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel labeled "V."

Preferred Citation

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, Print 1, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction CompanyItem 10/repositories/5/archival_objects/31368undated9Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel, labeled "VI."

Preferred Citation

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction CompanyItem 11/repositories/5/archival_objects/31369undated10Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel, labeled "IV."

Preferred Citation

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Bay BoringsItem 12/repositories/5/archival_objects/31370undated11Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel

Preferred Citation

Bay Borings, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Parts 1 and 2Item 13/repositories/5/archival_objects/31371circa 196412Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel, labeled "I."

Preferred Citation

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Parts 1 and 2, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.