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1959 Norfolk Elections and Desegregation Scrapbook, 1948-1965

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: 1959 Norfolk Elections and Desegregation Scrapbook, 1948-1965

Predominant Dates:1959

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-330

Creator: Unknown

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged in original order. Loose materials have been separated.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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 Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: 1959 Norfolk Elections and Desegregation Scrapbook, MSS 0000-330, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed September 11, 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

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Includes clippings and correspondence relating to elections, particularly Spencer and Alex Bell's support of Spencer on city time.