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 1972 Subjects letters (correspondence)

Charles Burgess Papers, 1925/2000, bulk 1960/1980 2.50 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case, 1 half Hollinger document case, 2 oversize boxes boxes

Burgess, Charles O. (1929-2019)

This collection includes programs, correspondence, audiovisual and other material related to Charles Burgess' involvement with the theater scene in Norfolk, Virginia. The bulk of the correspondence involves the Little Theatre and Norfolk Theatre. The collection also contains photographs and audiovisual material of various productions by the Masquers Group, a student theater organization at Old Dominion University. Theater programs related to productions on Broadway in the 1920s are also present in the collection. Oral history interviews with Dr. Burgess can be found on the Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections website.

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Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads Records, 1972/2018 13.20 Linear Feet 29 Hollinger cases, 1 oversize folder boxes

Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads
The collection contains materials concerning the activities of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads, whose mission was to stimulate cultural vitality and to facilitate the development of healthy and dynamic cultural institutions throughout the region.. Records consist of reports, meeting minutes, grant applications and materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings, announcements, brochures, newsletters, directories, and photographs from 1972-2018.
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Dean of the School of Sciences and Health Professions Records, 1964/1980 20.80 Linear Feet 20 record center cartons and 2 Hollinger document cases boxes

Old Dominion University. School of Sciences and Health Professions

This collection contains the records of the Dean of the School of Sciences and Health Professions. Prior to 1986, the records of both the College of Sciences and College of Health Sciences can be found in this collection. The records mostly consist of subject files pertaining to departmental correspondence, curricular activities, and correspondence with various science and health science professional organizations.

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Russell Stanger Papers, 1920/2008 75.80 Linear Feet

Stanger, Russell (1924-2015)

This collection contains scores, recordings, programs and publicity, correspondence, and other material related to composer Russell Stanger.

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School of General Studies Records, 1950/1989 3.40 Linear Feet 8 Hollinger document cases and 1 half Hollinger document case boxes

Old Dominion University. School of General Studies

This collection contains correspondence, reports, publications, and other material pertaining to the School of General Studies at Old Dominion University.

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra Records, 1921/2018 67.10 Linear Feet 60 Hollinger document cases, 6 half Hollinger cases, 19 record center cartons, 13 oversize boxes, 7 binder cases, 5 audiovisual boxes boxes

Virginia Symphony
Consists of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra organizational archives, the Virginia Symphony Board archives, artifacts concerning premieres and other notable performances, and season programs.
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Warren Spencer Collection, 1864/1988 0.40 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case boxes

Spencer, Warren

This collection contains a draft and an original manuscript of the Whittle Papers, original letters, and photocopies of original documents (with transcriptions), notes, books, and a copy of a photograph of Lt. William Conway Whittle. The collection was assembled by Warren Spencer, professor of history at Old Dominion University.

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