Tulloch Papers (MS250)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
Phone: (703) 746-1719
Phone: (703) 838-4577
Fax: (703) 706-3912
Preferred citation:

[Item identification], Tulloch Papers, MS250, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia

Summary

Extent:
5.6 Linear Feet 7 boxes
Creator:
Tulloch, Walton B. (Walton Blair), 1929-1995
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item identification], Tulloch Papers, MS250, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes clippings documenting the history of sports in Alexandria, the careers of Walton and Jack Tulloch, obituaries of friends, the George Mason Hotel, and local politics. Also included are Walton Tulloch's school documents, family memorabilia, and photographs of the Alexandria National Guard, of Jack and Walton Tulloch, and of their friends and family.

Biographical / historical:

This collection relates to John (Jack) Walton Tulloch and his son, Walton Blair Tulloch. Jack Tulloch worked for the Alexandria Gazette Newspaper from 1918 to 1951 and was a leader in local athletics and a popular, well-known personality of Alexandria. Walton Tulloch served in the National Guard and as a Deputy Sheriff in Alexandria.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Walton Blair Tulloch between 1991-1992.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard