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1959 Norfolk Elections and Desegregation Scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-330

Scope and Contents

One circa 1959 scrapbook of newspaper clippings relating to Reid Spencer's campaign for state senate, Alex H. Bell's assumption of Norfolk City Treasurer duties, and the desegregation of public schools in Norfolk, Virginia. Also included are copies of letters between Norman Olitsky and Louis S. Hudgins concerning Alex H. Bell's support of Reid Spencer on city time.

Dates

  • created: 1948-1965
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1959
  • Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Full Extent

1.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Arranged in original order. Loose materials have been separated.

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Processing Information

Processed September 11, 2017.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Sarah Osorio
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository

Contact:
Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429