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 1976

Thomas Jackson Reed Papers, 1940/1990 7.10 Linear Feet 13 Hollinger document cases and 1 oversized box boxes

Reed, Thomas Jackson (1917-2010)
The collection documents Thomas Jackson Reed's academic life and his work as a consultant in urban planning, land use, political re-districting and retail marketing.
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Thomas Joseph Reilly Papers, 1924/1976 2.00 Linear Feet 5 Hollinger document cases boxes

Reilly, Thomas Joseph (1915-1976)
Political correspondent for the Norfolk Ledger-Star and Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch for 26 years. Primarily newspaper columns from the Ledger-Star and background material used to research articles.
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Thomas R. McNamara Papers, 1961/1976 31.20 Linear Feet 78 Hollinger document cases boxes

McNamara, Thomas R. (1925-)
Served in the Virginia General Assembly as a member of the House of Delegates (1968-1971) and the Senate (1972-1976). Consists of records of his service in the General Assembly, 1968-1976, including publications of state agencies and correspondence as member of the State Water Control Board.
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Thom Williamson Papers, 1853/1913 0.40 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger document case boxes

Williamson, Thom (1833-1918)
Engineer in United States Navy from 1853 until 1912, when he was relieved from active duty as a Chief Engineer with the rank of Rear Admiral. During the Civil War he served on the U.S.S. Hartford, the flagship of Rear Admiral David Farragut, and was present at the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. Collection consists of general correspondence, naval correspondence, diaries, and military papers from his service in the Navy.
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Tidewater History Collection, 1853/2017, bulk 1940/2010 6.80 Linear Feet 5 Hollinger document cases, 1 half Hollinger case, and 2 oversized boxes boxes

The Tidewater History Collection contains materials such as, newspaper clippings, whole newspapers, magazines, maps, and pamphlets related to the communities of Hampton Roads, with primary focus on Norfolk.
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Norfolk Records, 1866/2011, bulk 1950/1990 38.40 Linear Feet 91 Hollinger document cases; 1 card box; 1 media box; 1 oversized box boxes

Unitarian Church of Norfolk (Norfolk, Va.)
The collection contains administrative materials, publications, articles, research materials, photographs, and audio-visual items pertaining to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Norfolk.
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USS Vulcan (AR-5) Collection, 1898/1985 2.00 Linear Feet 5 Hollinger document cases boxes

Southwood, Michael A.
Navy repair vessel. Served in both the European and Pacific theaters during World War II. Participated in the Occupation of Japan (1945-1946) and the Dominican Republic intervention (1965). Contains historical material, memorabilia, crew member recollections, press releases, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
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Vernon Perdue Davis Papers, 1942/1999 34.70 Linear Feet 22 Hollinger document cases, 18 record center cartons, 2 media boxes boxes

Davis, Vernon Perdue (1919-1995)

This collection contains scores, sketches, arrangements, publications, programs and other material created and collected by composer Vernon Perdue Davis.

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