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By Tyler Willis
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
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 8: People, 1945, 1958, 1971, undated
- Photographs of people either individually or in groups located in neighborhoods, businesses, and/or events and demonstrations within the City of Norfolk.
- Item 1: Armistice Day, 1945 November 11
- Photograph of a large crowd of people in downtown Norfolk on Granby Street during Armistice Day.
- Creators:
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Walker, Carroll
- Item 2: Mother and child sitting on window sill of fire escape, 1958
- Photograph of a mother and child sitting on a window sill overlooking a fire escape in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
-
Clark, Neal V., Jr. (1929-1990)
- Item 3: Gentlemen sitting on benches inside the Union Mission., 1958
- Photograph of a group of elderly gentlemen sitting on benches along a wall and near a window inside of the Union Mission building in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Item 4: Children standing in a yard in Berkley, 1966 October 21
Photograph of children standing in a yard outside of a wood frame home in Berkley in the Southside in Norfolk, Virginia.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: SLM 66-9-59
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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McKay, Sam
- Item 5: Woman and children in a yard in Berkley, 1966 October 21
Photograph of a woman and children in a small yard outside of a wood frame home in Berkley in the Southside in Norfolk, Virginia.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: SLM 66-9-60
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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McKay, Sam
- Item 6: Woman and children in a yard in Berkley, 1966 October 21
Photograph of a woman and children in a yard in Berkley in the Southside in Norfolk, Virginia.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: SLM 66-9-60
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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McKay, Sam
- Item 7: Survey work, 1971 August 4
Photograph of a group of three men having a discussion, performing survey work in a neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-15
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
- Item 8: A young man playing basketball, 1971 August 4
Photograph of a young man at a basketball court, taken through the window of a building in Norfolk, Virginia.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-16
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
- Item 9: Demonstrator at the opening of the Scope, 1971 November 12
- Photograph of a demonstrator holding a picket sign that reads "Spirt of Amerika" at the opening of the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Taylor, Medford
- Item 10: Demonstrators in Downtown Norfolk, undated
- Photograph of demonstrators among a large crowd of people in downtown Norfolk holding picket signs.
- Creators:
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 11: Woman standing outside of home, undated
- Overhead photograph of a woman wearinga dress and standing outside of a home in a small yard in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 12: Woman doing laundry, undated
- Photograph of a woman standing inside of a slum home hanging up laundry.
- Creators:
-
Unknown
- Item 13: President Jimmy Carter, undated
- Photograph of President Jimmy Carter during his candidacy for President of the United States of America.
- Creators:
-
Unknown
- Item 14: Reenactment soldiers, undated
- Photograph of five reenactment soldiers wearing Revolutionary War attire stand side by side and holding three flags.
- Creators:
-
Unknown
- Item 15: Crowd of people inside an arena for an event, undated
- Photograph of a crowd of people sitting and standing inside of a large arena for an event.
- Creators:
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Ringo, S. H.
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Virginian-pilot
- Item 16: Reenactment soldiers, undated
- Photograph of reenactment soldiers wearing Revolutionary War attire, march while playing fifes during a demonstration.
- Creators:
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Ringo, S. H.
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Virginian-pilot
- Item 17: Norfolk Gardens presentation, undated
- Photograph of a man presenting a model building of Norfolk Gardens to a crowd of people seated and standing in a small room.
- Creators:
-
Unknown
- Item 18: Shoppers at Grandby Mall, undated
- Photograph of shoppers walking through Granby Mall. A young man walking in the foreground looks over at an elderly man sitting on a small chair and holding out a hat for change.
- Creators:
-
Unknown
- Item 19: Young girl on a porch, undated
- Photograph of a young girl sitting on the concrete steps of a brick building.
- Creators:
-
Unknown
- Item 20: Men sitting at conference tables, undated
- Photograph of three men wearing suits sitting at conference tables as they talk amongst themselves.
- Creators:
-
Unknown
- Item 21: Demonstrators at the opening of the Scope, undated
- Photograph of demonstrators marching with signs at the opening of the Scope. One sign reads "Change it, or lose it!"
- Creators:
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Taylor, Medford
- Item 22: Performers at an event, undated
- Photograph of a group of performers walking across a large open floor space near a horse drawn covered wagon that reads "California or bust."
- Creators:
-
Ringo, S. H.
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Virginian-pilot
- Item 23: Crowd of people in the foyer of the Scope, undated
- Photograph of a large crowd of people walking through the foyer of the Scope near the entrances into the arena.
- Creators:
-
Ringo, S. H.
-
Virginian-pilot
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]
