Brief Description: 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.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-330
Created by: Unknown
Volume: 1.0 Boxes
Acquired:
11/24/2014.
Arrangement: Arranged in original order. Loose materials have been separated.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Elections--Virginia
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
Public schools--Virginia--Norfolk
School integration--Massive resistance movement
Schools
Genres/Forms of Material
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence
Scrapbooks
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: 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.
Acquisition Notes:
Unknown
PreferredCitation: 1959 Norfolk Elections and Desegregation Scrapbook, MSS 0000-330, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.