School integration--Massive resistance movement

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents Five oversized photographs taken by Neal V. Clark, Jr. at the Norfolk, Virginia City Council meeting on January 13, 1959. The photographs include council members Martin, Perkins, Abbott, Duckworth, Page, and Layton. There are two photographs showing members of the public in attendance, including Archie L. Boswell, Edmund D. Campbell, and Mrs. W. T. Mason (Vivian Carter Mason). Two of the photographs show attorney for the Norfolk Public Schools Committee Archie L. Boswell addressing the...

Scope and Contents Research files and other materials compiled by Connie Sage relating to her book Frank Batten, The Untold Story of the Founder of the Weather Channel, published in 2011 by University of Virginia Press. This collection includes biographical materials, interview notes and transcripts, business and personal records, and documents relating to the book's publication. There are also video and audio tapes, photographs, and electronic storage media. These files...

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Two 1930s-1960s scrapbooks primarily containing newspaper clippings concerning local city politics, nominations, campaigns, elections, redevelopment, and the economy in Norfolk, Virginia. Many of the articles relate to Lawrence C. Page, who served on Norfolk City Council from 1938 to 1942 and from 1950 to 1960.

Scope and Contents The unabridged circa 1967 manuscript Salt Water and Printer's Ink, along with speeches, writings, and other materials written or compiled by Lenoir Chambers of Norfolk, Virginia. Subject matter of the writings include the South, Stonewall Jackson, local newspaper history, and desegregation of Norfolk's public schools. There are also separate files of materials on Norfolk Academy and Norfolk Public Library. The collection also includes clippings about Lenoir...

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One 1956-1960 scrapbook relating to events and activities of the Tidewater District PTA in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Specific geographic areas mentioned in the scrapbook include Norfolk, Norfolk County, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. The scrapbook includes clippings, correspondence, photographs, programs, and other materials. Subject matter includes federal school funding, massive resistance, educational workshops, and PTA meetings.