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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.
  1. Old Dominion University

Frank and Carmela Guida/Rockmasters International Network, Inc. Collection 128.60 Linear Feet 74 Hollinger document cases, 7 record center cartons, 12 oversize boxes, and 32 audiovisual boxes boxes

Guida, Frank (1922-2007)
The collection contains administrative documents, publications, articles, research materials, technical manuals, photographs, audio-visual items, and recording equipment in regard to Frank J. Guida, his community service, creative endeavors and his work in creating the "Norfolk Sound." Most of the material dates from the 1960s to the 1980s.
  1. Old Dominion University

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.
  1. Old Dominion University

Irvine B. Hill Papers 3.20 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger half-size document case; 3 oversized boxes boxes

Hill, Irvine B. (1927-)
Irvine B. Hill has been a prominent broadcasting executive, politician, and civic leader in Norfolk, Virginia for over 40 years. This collection is made up of newspaper clippings during Hill's time as Norfolk mayor and city councilman, as well as photographs, correspondence and scrapbooks.
  1. Old Dominion University

James A. Howard Papers 4.00 Linear Feet 10 Hollinger document cases boxes

Howard, James A. (1918-)
Member of the Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University (1962-1971) and the Board of Directors of the Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation. Consists of papers accumulated during his service on these two boards. Noteworthy material includes the Child Study Clinic, dormitories, the President's Home, the Physical Education Building, speaker regulations, and student disturbances.
  1. Old Dominion University

Joseph T. Fitzpatrick Papers 12.50 Linear Feet 7 Hollinger document cases, 1 half Hollinger document case, 3 record center cartons, 2 audiovisual boxes, and 5 oversize boxes boxes

Fitzpatrick, Joseph Thomas (1929-2006)
This collection consists of political documents, correspondence, clippings, artifacts, and other items pertaining to the career of Joseph T. Fitzpatrick.
  1. Old Dominion University

J. Warren White, Jr. Papers 12.00 Linear Feet 25 Hollinger document cases boxes

White, J. Warren, Jr. (1916-1985)
Represented Norfolk in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1962 to 1979. Includes legislative correspondence, records, and reference material relating to his service in the Virginia House of Delegates.
  1. Old Dominion University

Minette Cooper Papers .8 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case and 1 binder case. boxes

Cooper, Bettie Minette

The bulk of the collections consists of Virginia Squires basketball programs, as well as Minette Cooper's correspondence and directories related to civic organizations such as Young Audiences of Virginia, Virginia Symphony, Chevra T'helim, Inc., and Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement.

  1. Old Dominion University

Paul G. Caplan Papers 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.
  1. Old Dominion University

Paul T. Schweitzer Papers 3.80 Linear Feet 3 Hollinger documents cases and 2 oversized boxes boxes

Schweitzer, Paul T. (1903-1976)
Norfolk businessman and member of the Norfolk School Board (1952-1960) and City Council (1960-1968) during the Massive Resistance crisis. Includes correspondence, legal documents, newspapers clippings, scrapbooks and photographs that primarily document his activities during Norfolk's desegregation crisis.
  1. Old Dominion University

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