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Carole Bernstein Golden Pride Medallion

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 39-11
Content Description

The collection consists of a Golden Pride medallion given to Carole Bernstein to celebrate her 50th anniversary of graduating from Old Dominion College.

Dates: 2013

Allan Blank Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: DCR MG 5
Scope and Contents The Allan Blank Papers consist primarily of scores (mainly in manuscript and facsimile formats) and materials related directly to his significant compositions and published materials, including programs, reviews and recordings. His compositions encompass a wide range of instrumentation and format. His works include pieces for a solo instrument, full orchestra, chamber ensemble, voice, music for children, and opera. Materials in this collection also document some of Mr. Blank’s personal and...
Dates: 1958-2009, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1999

Thomas Blossom Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 17-5B1
Scope and Contents

The collection contains material related to the professional life of Thomas Blossom, a professor in the Department of History at Old Dominion University. The collection also contains some genealogy information on Blossom's family. An oral history with Thomas Blossom is available on the Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections website.

Dates: 1925-1977, undated; Other: Date acquired: 10/12/1976

Board of Visitors Records

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 1-1A
Abstract

The records of the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors contains office files of the board, including correspondence, resolutions, committee records, proceedings, and agendas.

Dates: circa 1920-2010; Other: Date acquired: 09/23/1974

Archie L. Boswell Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 59
Abstract

Norfolk attorney. Represented the plaintiffs in the two cases initiated to reopen the Norfolk public schools closed to avoid integration, James v. Duckworth and James v. Almond. Includes correspondence, legal materials, notes, and background material.

Dates: circa 1958-1961; Other: Date acquired: 08/07/1990

S. Eliot Breneiser Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 17-6B1
Abstract

Professor of Music at Old Dominion University. Collection relates to his position on the Faculty Senate, Faculty Caucus and University Senate where he served as the Chairman.

Dates: 1965-1975; Other: Date acquired: 08/16/1978

Johnny Warren Brown, Jr. Collection

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 39-5
Content Description

The collection consists of scrapbooks and publications featuring Johnny Brown, who played football, baseball, and track at the Norfolk Division of William & Mary in the 1930s. The scrapbooks feature copies of photographs and newspaper articles of Brown's athletic activities. The collection also contains a biography of Brown, a history of the Norfolk Division football team, and a biography of wrestling coach Billy Martin.

Dates: 1933-2012

Buck Family Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 12
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of letters sent to various members of the Buck family of Westford and Essex, Vermont between 1807 and 1850.

Dates: 1807-1850; Other: Date acquired: 11/05/1976

Bureau of Business and Economic Research Records

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 18-26A
Scope and Contents

The collection contains publications, project files, and other information related to the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at Old Dominion University. Some of the topics in the records include Virginia Beach tourism information, project files on area ports and drug abuse, and Tidewater business growth and demographic statistics.

Dates: circa 1963-2000; Other: Date acquired: 01/17/1980

Charles Burgess Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 5-1B1
Scope and Contents 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...
Dates: circa 1925-2000, undated; Majority of material found within 1960-1980; Other: Date acquired: 05/17/2011

Elizabeth Ann Burton Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 17-3B4
Scope and Contents

This collection includes letters as well as typed and handwritten drafts of poetry written by Elizabeth Ann Burton, a faculty member at Old Dominion University. Included are the original manuscripts for Burton’s published book of poetry, Waiting for the Messiah, as well as the draft of a second book, which was never published.

Dates: 1984-1997, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2000

Hugh Lee Butler Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 58
Abstract

Served on the Norfolk City Council from 1902 to 1938. Papers relate to his service on the Norfolk City Council during the Great Depression and as chairman of Local Draft Board No. 1 during World War I.

Dates: 1896-1953, undated; Other: Date acquired: 01/09/1985

Paul G. Caplan Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 78
Abstract Norfolk pharmacist. Chaired the board of the Norfolk Port and Industrial Authority, which runs Norfolk International Terminals and the Norfolk International Airport, for thirteen years and was a board member from 1962 to 1987. Served on several political campaign committees, including those of Roy B. Martin and Stanley Walker. Was very active in civic affairs, including the Norfolk Junior Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Jaycees, United States Jaycees, Tidewater Chapter of the American Red...
Dates: circa 1890-2004, undated; Other: Date acquired: 06/10/2003

Edward G. Carson Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 87
Abstract

Norfolk landscape architect and artist. Designed landscapes for buildings ranging from Webb Center to the bowling alley at a US Air Force base in Italy. The collection includes approximately three hundred oversized landscape plans, as well as a small number of photographs and written descriptions of landscape designs.

Dates: 1924-2004, undated; Majority of material found within 1970-2000; Other: Date acquired: 10/12/2007

John Paul Carter Papers

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 63
Abstract

Episcopal priest, active in Virginia Democratic Politics. Served on the Committee for Fair Redistricting, Airlie Foundation, and the Virginia Political Study Group. Was active in Henry Howell’s political campaigns. The collection includes papers on political issues in Virginia during the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Dates: 1965-1997, undated; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1999

Old Dominion University Catalogs

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 5-11A1
Abstract

Old Dominion University's Office of Academic Affairs publishes an Undergraduate Catalog and a Graduate Catalog. These catalogs are updated and published annually.

Dates: 1930-2021

Clan MacLeod Society USA Records

 Collection
Collection ID: MG 41
Abstract

A Scottish genealogical and historical society. Includes minutes, proceedings and business papers for the organization.

Dates: 1899-2022, undated; Other: Date acquired: 11/08/1979

Coalition of Black Faculty and Administrators (CBFA) Records

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 36-3A
Scope and Contents This collection includes material related to the Coalition of Black Faculty and Administrators (CBFA), a faculty organization at Old Dominion University. The objective of the organization is to promote the recruitment and retention, promotion and tenure, and greater involvement of African American faculty and administrators in college life. The coalition also works to provide networking opportunities and a forum for African American issues. Included in the collection are minutes and agendas,...
Dates: circa 1986-2012, undated; Other: Date acquired: 04/21/2011

Commencement Collection

 Collection
Collection ID: RG 6-6E
Scope and Contents

This collection contains documents related to commencement at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, Old Dominion College, and Old Dominion University. Contains commencement addresses, audio tapes of commencement ceremonies, and commencement ceremony programs. Digitized versions of commencement programs in PDF format are included for years spanning. The audiotapes of commencement ceremonies are in reel to reel format.

Dates: 1945-2023

Contemporary Composers Collection

 Collection
Collection ID: DCR PC 1
Scope and Contents

This collection is made up of unpublished new music scores and recordings. The collection promotes new music through performance and actively pursues donations.

Dates: 1981-2002; Other: Majority of material found in 1981-2002, undated; Other: Date acquired: 05/00/2011