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 1981

Wallace Dreyer Papers, 1907/1993 4.30 Linear Feet 9 Hollinger document cases boxes

Dreyer, Wallace (1923-1995)
Wallace Dreyer, an artist, was an adjunct assistant professor and director of the photography program from 1966-1980. The collection contains professional as well as personal photographs, a sketchbook, professional and personal correspondence, a high school year book, newspaper clippings, newspaper advertisements for his art gallery business, certificates pertaining to his elementary school education and x-ray technician certification, x-ray technician employment, and his capture of enemy photographic equipment that he was allowed to keep.
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Walter Ross Papers, 1969/1999 0.80 Linear Feet

Ross, Walter (1936-)

This collection contains scores created and collected by composer Walter Ross. Included in the collection are both published and unpublished scores.

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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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W.B. Shafer, Jr. Papers, 1937/1982 4.80 Linear Feet 9 Hollinger document cases and 1 oversized box boxes

Shafer, W. Bruce, Jr. (1894-1990)
Long time Norfolk native. Made his fortune in real estate and spent his life promoting humanitarian and idealistic causes. Ran unsuccessfully for Norfolk City Council in 1928 and 1966 and lost a bid for the House of Representatives in 1944. Honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs in recognition for his successful push to have bonuses paid to World War I veterans. Author of 3 Books That Made the South And 1000 Millionaires and 10 Billionaires, Go South Young Man, and Go South Where God Still Lives. Includes correspondence, copies of The Spotlight, newspaper clippings, rough drafts of his writings, and photographs.
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Willard C. Frank, Jr. Papers, 1958/2004 4.80 Linear Feet 9 Hollinger boxes, 1 medium oversize box boxes

Frank, Willard C., Jr. (1936-2011)

This colleciton contains research and teaching material, notes, and fliers related to the professional career of Willard C. Frank, Jr., a professor of naval history at Old Dominion University. The bulk of the collection contains material related to Frank's involvement in professional and Old Dominion organizations, as well as Frank's personal research and papers on the navy during the Spanish Civil War. An oral history interview with Willard C. Frank, Jr. can be found on the Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections website.

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William Stoney Papers, 1958/1989 4.00 Linear Feet

Stoney, William (1920-2014)

The bulk of the materials in the William Stoney Papers represent his work as an active composer. The materials include working sketches and sketchbooks and original compositions in various points of the publishing process. Other materials included in the collection relate to Stoney's teaching and performance activities. Additional scope and content notes providing further detail can be found at the series level.

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