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 6: Construction, 1969, 1975, undated: Photographs of construction projects within the City of Norfolk, Virginia.