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Hampton Roads (Va. : Region)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

Baron Jean de Lustrac Papers on Admiral Comte de Grasse Monument

 Collection — 7 folders
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-224
Scope and Contents Correspondence and clippings documenting Baron Jean de Lustrac's attempt to erect a monument in downtown Norfolk, Virginia in honor of French Admiral Francois Joseph Paul Comte de Grasse, whose success in the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1781 led to the British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. The collection also includes correspondence and clippings relating to de Lustrac's acquiring of 10 replica cannons for Yorktown, suggesting to name the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel after de Grasse, and...
Dates: created: 1964, 1968-1973; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

BayPort Credit Union 2017 Planning Calendars

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2016-010
Scope and Contents

Two 2017 planning calendars distributed by BayPort Credit Union featuring local historic photographs of greater Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Dates: created: 2017; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2016

Bill Miner Collection on Norfolk Planning and Development

 Collection — 5 boxes
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-033
Scope and Contents

Mid-20th century to early-21st century pamphlets, brochures, booklets, and other promotional materials relating to planning, development, and redevelopment in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the materials relate to downtown Norfolk.

Dates: created: circa 1960-2009; Other: Date acquired: 10/24/2009

Boy Scout Troop 5 Scrapbooks

 Collection — 2 boxes
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-189
Scope and Contents Four 1936-1949 scrapbooks of Boy Scout Troop 5 from Norfolk, Virginia. The scrapbooks include photographs and hike records detailing the date of trips, place, officers in charge, weather, list of boys in attendance, summary of the event (salient facts), menu, and supplies purchased. Also, one 1942-1945 scrapbook of Rover Crew 5, a group started during World War II when many of the scouts in the troop were called to military service and wanted to continue scouting while in service. This last...
Dates: created: 1936-1949; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

C. J. and Marcia Rice Lindemann Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 2016-068
Scope and Contents

Two aerial photographs of Fort Norfolk, one circa 1950 aerial photograph of the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, one circa 1950 poster featuring burlesque star Rose La Rose, one bird's-eye view of Hampton Roads featuring the original James River Bridge, and one print of the Hampton Roads Rowing Club. Also includes one book: The Melvin Gutman Collection of Antique Jewelry.

Dates: created: 1934, 1950s, undated; Other: Date acquired: 08/16/2016

Circulars Collection

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-679
Scope and Contents

Four 19th century circulars concerning events in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1831-1882; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

City of Norfolk Department of City Planning Aerial Photographs

 Collection — 2 boxes
Identifier: RG 08-2015-002
Scope and Contents

Full-frame (9"x9") contact prints from an aerial photographic mission flown over Norfolk and the surrounding areas on March 22, 1974. The Abrams Aerial Survey Corporation conducted the mission. Also included are the original print envelopes (printed with mission information).

Dates: created: 1974; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

City of Norfolk Department of City Planning, Norfolk, Virginia, Photographic Slides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG 08-0000-004
Scope and Contents

This collection includes 35mm color photographic slides documenting development projects in downtown Norfolk, Virginia and in various city neighborhoods, development planning studies and projects around the city, and planning-related maps and graphics. Some aerial photographs are included. Some slides are missing.

Dates: created: 1965-1980; Other: Majority of material found in 1966-1970; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014

Company 32 Norfolk Naval Operating Base Panorama

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: 007-MSS 2016-076
Scope and Contents

One 1918 panoramic photograph of Company 32 at Naval Operating Base in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Dates: created: 1918; Other: Date acquired: 10/26/2016

Department of City Planning, Norfolk, Virginia, Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG 08-0000-002
Scope and Contents

Records of the Department of City Planning, Norfolk, Virginia. The records include Department documents, surveys and reports; aerial photographs (prints) over Norfolk and the surrounding areas; ground photographs (slides, negatives, and prints) of local areas; miscellaneous ephemeral materials; and planning-related documents and materials from other city departments and commercial entities (such as reports, surveys, and contractual documents).

Dates: created: 1909-2008; Other: Majority of material found in 1950s-1990s; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014