Public schools--Virginia--Norfolk

Six circa 1903-1906 photographs of Norfolk, Virginia boys' school sports teams.

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.

Personal papers, photographs, awards, certificates, and newspaper clippings belonging to Celestyne Diggs Porter of Norfolk, Virginia. The collection spans Porter's life, particularly her career as a schoolteacher for the public school system in Norfolk and a celebration of her life and accomplishments. Photographs include Porter as a young woman at Hampton University, school groups and local organizations associated with Porter, and family photographs.

Circa 1975 slides featuring scenes at Willard Junior High School in Norfolk, Virginia. A significant number of slides feature a ceremony in the gymnasium for the National Junior Honor Society, Trojan Chapter. Other images include principals, staff, students, classes, lunch, library, and outdoors.

Commemorative records primarily from 2008-2009 of the desegregation of Norfolk City Schools in 1959, which marked the end of Virginia's massive resistance campaign against federally-mandated desegregation. Included are histories of massive resistance and the related closures of Norfolk Public Schools during 1958-1959, records of the city commission created to mark these events 50 years later, records of various public events, correspondence, and news clippings.

One 1977 yearbook-style memory book titled Memories containing graduation programs, personal cards, autographs, and notes from classmates of Norview High School.

One 1924 booklet titled Memories of Maury High School, owned by Elise Nusbaum of Norfolk, Virginia. The booklet includes autographs of friends, their nicknames, and future plans. It also includes autographs and advice from teachers.

Circa 1959-1963 programs and other souvenirs belonging to Gayle Ferebee at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia. This collection also includes a 50th reunion booklet and a CD.

Photographs, commencement programs, and reunion materials of Herbert Gygi, who graduated in 1935 from Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection also includes photographs of Gygi as a senior cadet at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1939 and various photographs taken on September 12, 1940 in Narrows, Virginia.

Two autograph albums belonging to Inez Jiggetts of Norfolk, Virginia. The first album is dated February 1944 and features autographs of Jiggetts's classmates at Booker T. Washington High School. The second album is dated circa 1960 and features handwritten best wishes and good luck from various individuals.