Brief Description: 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 council, advising council to not pass the proposed resolution to withhold funds for Norfolk Public Schools above grade 6 beginning February 2, 1959.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 002/RG 04/2022-001
Created by: Clark, Neal V., Jr. (1929-1990)
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
05/09/2022.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
Norfolk (Va.). City Council
School integration--Massive resistance movement
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:
City of Norfolk City Clerk by transfer
PreferredCitation: City of Norfolk City Clerk Photographs of January 13, 1959 City Council Meeting, RG 04-2022-001, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.