Compact discs

Scope and Contents Historical volumes recording the history of the Borough and City of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, primarily from 1736 to the 1920s. These materials include records of Common Council, Common Hall, Select Council, and the Finance Committee of City Council. Also included are records concerning the formation and development of the Town of Berkley from 1890-1923, as well as the organization of Atlantic City Ward from 1890-1898. This collection also includes a record of city ordinances,...

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This collection includes three VHS tapes, seven CDs, and nine DVDs from 1989-2008. Topics include sister cities, gangs, state of the city addresses, art, and history of Norfolk, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Subject files, printed emails, booklets, newsletters, clippings, photographs, and other materials from the Colonial Place/Riverview Civic League in Norfolk, Virginia. The subject files primarily cover 2000-2011 and include information on neighborhood tours, activities, and events. The collection also includes promotional materials and historic information on the development of Colonial Place/Riverview and official records of the civic league such as minutes and bylaws, and reports from 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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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.

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Photocopied correspondence and the will of Mary Denson Pretlow, one scrapbook presented by the Woman's Democratic Club of Norfolk, printed materials relating to the 2008 opening of Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library in Norfolk, Virginia, clippings, three CDs with images, and other miscellaneous materials relating to Ms. Pretlow.

Scope and Contents Records of the Norfolk Botanical Garden's history, facilities, daily operations, exhibits, gardens, plants, and various events from 1937-2015. Included are correspondence files, reports, ledgers, publications, news clippings, and photographs. Operations documentation includes internal correspondence, finances, and various committee records. The daily operations and income ledgers date from 1965-1993, with a gap from 1987-1988. Publications in the collection include ...

Scope and Contents Personal, professional, political, and family papers of Samuel F. Coppage, Sr. of Norfolk, Virginia. The collection includes Coppage's involvement in various local organizations, particularly the Community Democratic Club, NAACP, and Norfolk Community Hospital. The collection also documents his activities with professional dental organizations such as the Old Dominion Dental Society; fraternal groups including the Elks and Frontiers Club; youth groups such as Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, and...

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One ceremonial ribbon, two commemorative light rail tickets, photographs, and three August 18-20, 2011 CDs featuring photographs of The Tide Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception, Inaugural Ceremony and Trip from Newtown Road Station, and Art Dedication and Station Events in Norfolk, Virginia.