Nicholas John Pope, Jr. Photograph Collection, 1919, 1945, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-1973 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Tyler Willis

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Collection Overview

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

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One hundred fifty-two photograph prints and one photograph album contained within this collection compiled by John Nicholas Pope, Jr. The photographs and album includes images of various scenes throughout the City of Norfolk taken by John Nicholas Pope Jr. while he worked for NRHA, as well as photographs by various other photographers primarily between 1966-1973. Common images include buildings, city landscapes, boats, aerial photography, and demolition and construction projects, such as the destruction of First Baptist Church on Westover and Moran by arson in 1971 and the development of the Scope in 1969.

Collection Historical Note

John Nicholas Pope, Jr. was a Portsmouth native and once served in the U.S. Air Force. The photo album along with various of photographs were his personal collection.

Biographical Note

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.

Subject/Index Terms

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.)

Administrative Information

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

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Aerial photograph prints, 1977, undated],
[Folder 2: Automobiles, 1960, 1968, 1972, undated],
[Folder 3: Boats, undated],
[Folder 4: Buildings (folder 1 of 2), 1919-1920, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1966-1971],
[Folder 5: Buildings (folder 2 of 2), 1972-1973, 1975, undated],
[Folder 6: Construction, 1969, 1974, undated],
[Folder 7: Demolition, 1969, 1971, undated],
[Folder 8: People, 1945, 1958, 1971, undated],
[Folder 9: Photograph Album, undated],
[All]

Folder 6: Construction, 1969, 1974, undated

Photographs of construction projects within the City of Norfolk, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms:: Banks and banking--Virginia; Church buildings--Virginia; Construction; Downtown Norfolk; Norfolk (Va.); Central business districts--Virginia--Norfolk; Elizabeth River (Va.); Hotels; Architecture--Virginia--Norfolk

Item 1: Scope construction, 1969 September 23

Bird's eye view of construction of the Scope in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

Negative Number: 69-584

Creators:: Haycox Photoramic, Inc.

Item 2: Omni International Hotel construction, 1974

Bird's eye view of construction of the Omni International Hotel, now known as the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, on Waterside Drive overlooking the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

Creators:: Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority; Arnold, Millard

Item 3: Omni International Hotel construction, 1974

Bird's eye view of construction of the Omni International Hotel, now known as the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, on Waterside Drive overlooking the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

Creators:: Unknown

Item 4: Construction at Commerical Place, undated

Photograph of the temporary removal of the Confederate Monument at Commercial Place for the construction of Virginia National Bank building in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

Creators:: Unknown

Item 5: Construction at Commercial Place, undated

Bird's eye view of the construction site for Virginia National Bank building next to United Virginia Bank at Commercial Place in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. The construction project saw the temporary removal of the Confederate Monument in the foreground.

Creators:: Unknown

Item 6: Construction at Commercial Place, undated

Creators:: Unknown

Item 7: Construction at Commercial Place, undated

Bird's eye view of the construction site for the Virginia National Bank building in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, looking north from Main Street toward Plume Street.

Creators:: Unknown

Item 8: Construction in Downtown Norfolk, undated

Photograph of construction workers on site for a project, with another construction project in he background near the United Virginia Bank building at Commercial Place, featuring the Confederate Monument and Freemason Baptist Church and the Scope buildings in the background.

Creators:: Unknown