This series includes scrapbooks that contain news clippings, correspondence, invitations and programs, and photos. These scrapbooks primarily consist of news clippings related to Whitehurst’s congressional career. Articles highlight politics and legislation, reelection campaigns, and conservation. The scrapbooks are arranged chronologically.

Of note are news articles on Whitehurst’s trips to Russia; Fort Monroe; Fort Story; False Cape; Oceana; Back Bay; Navy benefits; inmate benefits; energy, gas, and oil; Iran and the Iranian hostage crisis; German Nazi war art; the Norfolk zoo; and Janie Whitehurst.