By Tyler Willis
Title: Nicholas John Pope, Jr. Photograph Collection, 1919, 1945, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-1973
Predominant Dates:1964, 1966-1971
ID: 007/MSS 2024-014
Primary Creator: Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Other Creators: Arnold, Millard, Burker, Wally, Clarke, Neal, Colonial Helicopters, Inc., Fischbeck, R.V., Haycox Photoramic, Inc., Larson, Chiles, McKay, Sam, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Photo Craftsmen, Pickening, John, Ringo, S. H., Robbins, James Jr., Taylor, Medford, Virginian-pilot, VU Photos, Walker, Carroll, Winston, Dennis
Extent: 0.42 Linear Feet
Arrangement: Alphabetical by subject and then chronological within each subject.
Date Acquired: 06/13/2024
Subjects: Banks and banking--Virginia, Berkley (Norfolk, Va.), Boats and boating, Buildings, Central business districts--Virginia--Norfolk, Church buildings--Virginia, Construction, Elizabeth River (Va.), Ghent (Norfolk, Va.), Historic buildings--Virginia--Norfolk, Hotels, Housing--Virginia--Norfolk, Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, People, Portsmouth (Va.), Virginia Beach (Va.)
Forms of Material: Aerial photographs, Photograph albums, Photographs
Languages: English
Nicholas John Pope, Jr. was a retired Commander in the United States Navy who was from Norfolk, Virginia. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on July 7th, 1918. He joined the Navy in 1940 and flew over 400 combat missions in the Mediterranean and Atlantic while stationed in North Africa serving under Paul “Bear” Bryant. After the war, he continued to serve in the Navy as a public relations officer until his retirement from active duty in 1964. Nicholas John Pope, Jr. continued his career with a public interest show on NBC affiliate, WAVY-TV where he also served as Public Relations Director. In addition, he held the position of Public Relations Director at the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and also worked for the Virginia Opera Association. Nicholas John Pope, Jr. was educated at UCLA, where he played football and at Oglethorpe University. Nicholas John Pope, Jr. passed away at the age of 94 on November 19th, 2012.
During his career, Nicholas John Pope, Jr. was known as a Junior. He has a son by the name of Nicholas John Pope, III, who has referred to his father as a Senior.
Banks and banking--Virginia
Berkley (Norfolk, Va.)
Boats and boating
Buildings
Central business districts--Virginia--Norfolk
Church buildings--Virginia
Construction
Elizabeth River (Va.)
Ghent (Norfolk, Va.)
Historic buildings--Virginia--Norfolk
Hotels
Housing--Virginia--Norfolk
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
People
Portsmouth (Va.)
Virginia Beach (Va.)
Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection
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: Timothy McMahon Pope, Sr. by donation
Processing Information: Processed December 04, 2024
Photograph of automobiles parked in the lot of the Gulf autobody shop looking west at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, West Brambleton Avenue, and Boush Street in the City of Norfolk.
VU Photos Negative Number: 362
Photograph of automobiles parked in the lot of the Gulf autobody shop looking east at the intersections of West Brambleton Avenue, Brambleton Avenue, and Boush Street in the City of Norfolk. The Norfolk Ledger-Star and Federal Courthouse buildings can be seen in the background.
Fariss Pictures, Inc. Negative File Number: 3323
Photograph of children riding on and pushing a homemade go-kart at the intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Maltby Avenue in the City of Norfolk.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: DRW 68-56-2
Photograph of the frame of the body of a car in an empty lot surrounded by litter near a couple of buildings located in the City of Norfolk.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-22-20
