Brief Description: Primarily 1920s-1930s correspondence, reports, and other records from Thomas P. Thompson's tenure as City Manager for the City of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. This collection also includes records from Thompson's business and civic activities, personal correspondence, photographs, and other miscellaneous materials from the early to mid-20th century.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-234

Created by: Thompson, Thomas P. (1876-1957)

Volume: 11.0 Boxes

Acquired: 00/00/0000.

Arrangement: Arranged generally in original order by major topic and date.

Biographical Note for Thompson, Thomas P. (1876-1957) : Thomas P. Thompson (1876-1957) was a prominent Norfolk, Virginia businessman and community leader. He served as Norfolk City Manager from 1933-1938, where he led infrastructure improvement programs, organized plans to address the city's slum areas (these efforts led to the creation of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority), and helped develop the city's Botanical Gardens. From the 1920s to 1950s, he was partner in the engineering and architecture firm Neff and Thompson, which designed many notable buildings in the local area, including Maury High School, the Monticello Arcade, and the Cavalier Hotel. His civic work included representing Norfolk on the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, and serving as vice chair of the Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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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

Related Materials:

Thomas P. Thompson Papers, MS170, Georgia Tech Library.

https://finding-aids.library.gatech.edu/repositories/2/resources/129

PreferredCitation: Thomas P. Thompson Papers, MSS 0000-234, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.