John Nicholas 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: John Nicholas 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, Fischbeck, R.V., Haycox Photonamic, Inc., Larson, Chiles, McKay, Sam, Photo Craftsmen, Pickening, John, Ringo, S. H., Robbins, James Jr., Taylor, Medford, VU Photos, Walker, Carroll, Winston, Dennis

Extent: 0.4 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Alphabetical by subject and then chronological within each subject.

Date Acquired: 06/13/2024

Subjects: Boats and boating, Buildings, Cities and towns--Virginia--Maps, Construction, Norfolk (Va.), People, Portsmouth (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. This Photo album along with various of photographs were his personal collection. Author: Pope, Nicholas John Jr.

Biographical Note

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Subject/Index Terms

Boats and boating
Buildings
Cities and towns--Virginia--Maps
Construction
Norfolk (Va.)
People
Portsmouth (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],
[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, undated],
[Folder 6: Construction, 1969, 1975, undated],
[Folder 7: Demolition, 1969, 1971, undated],
[Folder 8: People, 1945, 1958, 1971, undated],
[Folder 9: Photograph Album, Undated],
[All]

Folder 1: Aerial photograph prints, 1977, undated

Aerial photographs of various locations in the City of Norfolk.

Item 1: Aerial photograph of a port, 1977 September 14: Aerial photograph of a port located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 2: Aerial photograph of a port, 1977 September 14: Aerial photograph of a port located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 3: Aerial photograph of a port, 1977 September 14: Aerial photograph of a port located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 4: Aerial photograph of a city highway, Undated: Aerial photograph of a city highway located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 5: Aerial photograph of a city, Undated: Aerial photograph of a city located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 6: Aerial photograph of a city highway, Undated: Aerial photograph of a city highway located in the City of Norfolk.

Folder 2: Automobiles, 1960, 1968, 1972

Photographs of various automobiles located in the City of Norfolk.

Item 1: Photograph of automobiles, 1960 January 27: Photograph of automobiles located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 2: Photograph of automobiles, 1960 February 9: Photograph of automobiles located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 3: Photograph of a cart, 1968 September 18: Photograph of children riding and strolling a cart located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 4: Photograph of a car, 1972 February 9: Photograph of a destroyed car located in the City of Norfolk.

Folder 3: Boats, undated

Photographs of various boats located in the City of Norfolk.

Item 1: Photograph of a boat, undated: Photograph of a No.1 Ocean City boat located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 2: Photograph of a boat, undated: Photograph of a No.1 Ocean City boat located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 3: Photograph of a boat, undated: Photograph of a boat parked at bay located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 4: Photograph of a boat, undated: Photograph of a boat parked at bay located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 5: Photograph of a boat, undated: Photograph of a Virginia boat located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 6: Photograph of a boat, undated: Photograph of a Virginia boat located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 7: Photograph of a boat, undated: Photograph of an aircraft carrier with various boats located in the City of Norfolk.

Folder 4: Buildings (folder 1 of 2), 1919-1920, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1966-1971

Folder 1 of 2 containing photographs of various buildings located in the City of Norfolk. Featured are building interiors, exteriors, panoramic views of buildings in various Norfolk neighborhoods, high-rise buildings, homes, religious buildings, commercial buildings, and recreational facilities.

Item 1: Photograph of City Hall, 1919: Photograph of Grandby Street from City Hall Avenue located in the Ciy of Norfolk.
Item 2: Photograph of City Hall, 1920: Photograph of Grandby Street from City Hall Avenue located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 3: Photograph of a Pepsi Store, Spring 1958: Photograph of a Pepsi Store located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 4: Photograph of the Union Mission, Spring 1958: Photograph of the interior of the Union Mission located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 5: Photograph of a church, 1962 March 2: Photograph of a church located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 6: Photograph of City Hall, 1964 January 26: Photograph of a City Hall building located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 7: Photograph of a church, 1964 June 11: Photograph of a church located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 8: Photograph of a church, 1964 September 1: Photograph of a church located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 9: Photograph of an in-house, 1964 September 1: Photograph of an in-house with a church behind it located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 10: Photograph of a church, 1964 September 1: Photograph of the interior of a church located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 11: Photograph of a church, 1964 September 1: Photograph of the interior of a church located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 12: Photograph of City Hall, 1964 October 21: Photograph of City Hall buildings located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 13: Photograph of a house, 1966 October 21: Photograph of the outside exterior of a house with the inclusion of children located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 14: Photograph of a house, 1966 October 21: Photograph of the outside exterior of a house with the inclusion of children located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 15: Photograph of a house, 1966 October 21: Photograph of the outside exterior of a house with the inclusion of children located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 16: Photograph of a neighborhood, 1967 January 6: Photograph of a neighborhood with various houses located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 17: Photograph of a neighborhood, 1967 January 24: Photograph of a neighborhood with various houses and cars located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 18: Photograph of a house, 1968 May 15: Photograph of an old house with six broken windows located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 19: Photograph of a building, 1968 October 23: Photograph of a building's front door with a building permit and keep out sign located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 20: Photograph of houses, 1968 October 23: Photograph of houses located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 21: Photograph of a streetway, 1968 October 23: Photograph of a streetway that inlcudes the exterior entrances to a few apartment buildings located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 22: Photograph of the Golden Triangle, 1969 July 15: Photograph of the Golden Triangle motor hotel builidng located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 23: Photograph of the Scope, 1969 September 23: Photograph of the Scope arena builiding in its development phase located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 24: Photograph of a building, 1970 June 6-10: Photograph of a damaged building located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 25: Photograph of a building, 1970 June 10: Photograph of the exterior of a building's hall located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 26: Photograph of a house, 1970 July 1: Photograph of a damaged house located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 27: Photograph of the Scope, 1971 April 30: Photograph of the Scope arena building in its development phase located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 28: Photograph of a house, 1971 May 21: Photograph of a house located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 29: Photograph of a church, 1971 July 22: Photograph of a church located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 30: Photograph of a church, 1971 July 22: Photograph of a church located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 31: Photograph of an office building, 1971 August 4: Photograph of the East Ghent Model City Neighborhood Office building next to a demolished building located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 32: Photograph of a house, 1971 August 19: Photograph of an old house with a few damaged windows located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 33: Photograph of a house, 1971 August 19: Photograph of a house with a damaged fence located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 34: Photograph of a house, 1971 August 19: Photograph of a house with a damaged fence located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 35: Photograph of a house, 1971 August 19: Photograph of a house with a railroad track in front of it located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 36: Photograph of a house, 1971 August 19: Photograph of an old damaged house with boards of wood nailed as replacement for broken windows located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 37: Photograph of a house, 1971 August 19: Photograph of an old damaged house with boards of wood nailed as replacement for broken windows located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 38: Photograph of an auto repair shop, 1971 August 19: Photograph of an old auto repair shop that is broken down with people laying down and graffiti sprayed on numerous areas located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 39: Photograph of the Scope, 1971 November 12: Photograph of the exterior of the Scope with the demonstrator present at the opening located in the Ciy of Norfolk.
Item 40: Photograph of the Scope, 1971 November 12: Photograph of the interior of the Scope area building with a large audience present located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 41: Photograph of the Scope, 1971 November 12: Photograph of the exterior of the Scope area buiding from the outside view located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 42: Photograph of the Scope, 1971 November 12: Photograph of the interior of the Scope area building with a large audience along with soldiers present located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 43: Photograph of a neighborhood, 1972 February 9: Photograph of a neighborhood with various houses located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 44: Photograph of a neighborhood, 1972 February 9: Photograph of a neighborhood with varios houses and a few cards located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 45: Photograph of a neighborhood, 1972 April 17: Photograph of a neighborhood building with two cars parked besides it located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 46: Photograph of a neighborhood, 1972 April 17: Photograph of neighborhood houses with a car in front of one house located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 47: Photograph of a church, 1972 May 2: Photograph of the Full Gospel Church of Deliverance located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 48: Photograph of houses, 1972 May 2: Photograph of neighborhood houses located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 49: Photograph of houses, 1972 May 2: Photograph of neighborhood houses located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 50: Photograph of a auto repair shop, 1972 May 2: Photograph of an old auto repairshop with graffiti sprayed on a few areas located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 51: Photograph of a auto repair shop, 1972 May 2: Photograph of an old auto repairshop with graffiti sprayed on a few areas located in the City of Norfolk.
Item 52: Photograph of a ceiling, 1973 March 6: Photograph of the interior of the Van Peenen Royster House's ceiling located in the City of Norfolk.

Folder 5: Buildings (folder 2 of 2), 1972-1973, undated

Folder 2 of 2 containing photographs of various buildings located in the City of Norfolk. Featured are building interiors, exteriors, panoramic views of buildings in various Norfolk neighborhoods, high-rise buildings, homes, religious buildings, commercial buildings, and recreational facilities.

Folder 6: Construction, 1969, 1975, undated

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

Folder 7: Demolition, 1969, 1971, undated

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

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.

Folder 9: Photograph Album, Undated

One photograph album of aerial photographs.