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Edward L. Schrock Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 82
Abstract Served on the U.S. House of Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of Virginia from January 2001 to January 2005. His political and voting record is aligned closely with the Republican Party. Materials in this collection date from 1999 to 2004. They include constituent feedback in the form of letters, postcards, surveys, and public opinion ballots. Also included are other correspondence and reference material related to various issues and legislation and materials related to the...
Dates: 1999-2004, undated; Other: Date acquired: 11/12/2004

Paul T. Schweitzer Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 16
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1952-1976, undated; Other: Date acquired: 04/01/1977

Allison Kenneth Scribner Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 1-1B3
Scope and Contents

The collection contains material related to Allison Kenneth (A.K.) Scribner's tenure on the Old Dominion College Board of Visitors, his work with civic organizations, and his professional career in manufacturing.

Dates: 1946-1976; Other: Date acquired: 06/09/1977

Scott R. Sechrist Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 24-4B1
Scope and Contents

This collection contains flyers, publications, and newspapers related to social justice in Norfolk collected by Scott Sechrist while a student at Old Dominion University in the early 1970s. The collection consists of four issues of the underground Newspaper, The Norfolk Gorilla, bumper stickers for radio station K-94 and the 1972 Presidential Campaign of George McGovern and Sargent Shriver, as well as other anti-Vietnam publications.

Dates: circa 1970-1974; Other: Date acquired: 06/28/2016

W.B. Shafer, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 52
Abstract 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, ...
Dates: circa 1937-1982, undated; Other: Date acquired: 01/22/1982

Calder Smith Sherwood, III Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 22-7B1
Abstract

Calder Smith Sherwood, III was a chemistry professor at Old Dominion University who served as faculty member in the College of Sciences from 1939-1977, teaching chemistry, astronomy, and geophysical sciences at the university.

Dates: 1899-1976, undated; Other: Date acquired: 10/13/1977

Shipbuilding Ledger (Norfolk, Va.)

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 127
Abstract

Ledger kept near the port of Norfolk containing accounts of blacksmiths, captains, sail makers, and block makers in 1796. The college also contains 19th century clippings from literary publications.

Dates: 1796, circa 1825-1860, undated; Other: Date acquired: 10/06/2014

Charles Sibley Photographs and Slides

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 17-2B7
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs and slides of both Charles Sibley's artwork, of Sibley himself, as well as trips around the world, including Greece and Turkey. The bulk of the photographs and slides are in color.

Dates: circa 1980-1986, undated; Other: Date acquired: 01/28/2020

James Washington Singleton Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 10
Abstract

Prominent Peace Democrat from Illinois during the Civil War. Served in the United States House of Representatives (1879-1883). Contains family papers spanning five generations, dating from 1770 to 1975. Includes correspondence, business papers, military papers, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

Dates: 1770-1975, undated; Other: Majority of material found within 1850-1920; Other: Date acquired: 01/14/1977

Eloise Word Skewis Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 30
Abstract

This collection includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, receipts, statement of accounts, currency, bonds, and indentures. Of note is genealogical material that relate to the Claiborne and Kilby families of Virginia.

Dates: circa 1777-1907, undated; Other: Date acquired: 06/23/1978

Warren Spencer Collection

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 121
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1864-1988, undated; Other: Date acquired: 10/21/2014

Russell Stanger Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: DCR MG 2
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1920-2008, undated; Other: Date acquired: 08/00/1994

A.E.S. Stephens Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 19
Abstract

Served in both the House of Delegates (1929-1941) and the State Senate (1941-1952), and as Lieutenant Governor (1952-1961). Ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1961 against Albertis Harrison. Centers around this unsuccessful campaign and contains papers focusing on the issue of Massive Resistance to integration, dating to the early 1950s.

Dates: 1949-1961, undated; Other: Date acquired: 05/20/1977

Harvey Stokes Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: DCR MG 7
Scope and Contents

The collection includes correspondence, programs, publicity material, as well as newspaper articles concerning the work of composer Harvey Stokes.

Dates: 1980-2004; Other: Date acquired: 11/00/1999

Michael J. Stolee Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 102
Abstract

The collection contains material related to Stolee’s work as an expert witness in 68 school desegregation cases in the US including Norfolk. Stolle helped to design Norfolk 1971 school busing plan.The material includes the court proceedings, testimony, newspaper clippings, photographs, invoices and correspondence as well as his narrative of some of the cases.

Dates: circa 1964-2009, undated; Other: Date acquired: 10/09/2008

William Stoney Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: DCR MG 11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1958-1989; Other: Date acquired: 10/00/1999

Strauss Family Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 9
Abstract

Collected by Arnold F. Strauss. Includes personal correspondence, diaries and journals, documents and business papers belonging to the German-Jewish Strauss family. Among the papers are many belonging to Arthur F. Strauss, a respected and successful doctor in Barmen, Germany. He was also a well known poet, art collector, and painter, closely aligned with German Expressionism. German language materials predominate.

Dates: 1839-1935, undated; Other: Date acquired: 09/24/1976

Fred Strong Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: DCR MG 16
Content Description This collection is primarily comprised of Fred Strong's musical compositions for piano and vocal scores, focusing on humanist, secular, and natural themes. Included in the collection is one of the composers most famous pieces – BANG! The Musical, a composition for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. As described by the composer, "BANG! takes the audience on a trip through time and space from the big bang to present-day Earth, with a humanist message about our choices and responsibilities. The...
Dates: 1991-2020; Other: Date acquired: 04/12/2021

Student Organizations Collection

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 37-8A
Scope and Contents

This collection contains publications associated with student organizations at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, Old Dominion College, and Old Dominion University. The documents within this collection reflect the evolving interests and concerns of an expanding and diverse student body throughout the university’s history. Included are student organization publications such as literary digests, opinion journals, and student organization newsletters.

Dates: 1941-2024, undated

Student Wives Club Records

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 37-2A
Abstract

Correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and other items related to Old Dominion University Student Wives Club.

Dates: 1961-1977, undated; Other: Date acquired: 05/17/1984