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By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Twenty-eight slides featuring prominently African American schools during the 1950s in Norfolk, Virginia. There are also images of prominent local figures during the ceremonies marking the demolition of S. C. Armstrong School in January 1953. Some of the slides have "Willie Mae Watson" printed on the reverse side.
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:
Jeannine Menden by donation
Preferred Citation:
Norfolk Public Schools Photographic Slides, RG 16-0000-005, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed February 25, 2022.
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- Box 1
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- Item 1: Bowling Park School, 1957 April
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- Willie Mae Watson printed on verso.
- Item 2: Diggs Park School, Main Entrance, undated
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- Opened 1953.
- Item 3: Diggs Park School, Side View, 1953
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- Item 4: Diggs Park School, Recess, 1953
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- Item 5: Douglas Park School, 1957 April
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- Willie Mae Watson printed on verso.
- Item 6: J. T. West School, 1957 April
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- Willie Mae Watson printed on verso.
- Item 7: Liberty Park School, undated
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- Opened 1943.
- Item 8: Lindenwood School, 1956
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- Item 9: Lott Carey School, 1957 April
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- Willie Mae Watson printed on verso.
- Item 10: Oakwood School, 1957
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- Item 11: Rosemont Jr. High School, Construction, 1961 March
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- Item 12: Mr. J. J. Brewbaker, Superintendent of Schools, undated
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- Demolition of S. C. Armstrong School (Cumberland Street).
- Item 13: Plummer Bernard Young, Sr., Journal and Guide, undated
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- Demolition of S. C. Armstrong Elementary School.
- Item 14: Mary L. Coppage, undated
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- Demolition of S. C. Armstrong.
- Item 15: Mrs. Mildred D. Peters, 1st Negro Supervisor, undated
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- Demolition Armstrong School.
- Item 16: Miss Constance Fuller, 1st Negro woman principal, undated
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- Demolition of Armstrong School.
- Item 17: Smallwood School, 1958 December
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- Item 18: Titustown School, 1958 December
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- Item 19: B. T. Washington High School, 1957 April
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- Opened 1925. Willie Mae Watson printed on verso.
- Item 20: Annex to Young Park School, undated
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- Item 21: Virginia State College, Norfolk Division, undated
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- Item 22: Norfolk Division VSC, 1957 April
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- Willie Mae Watson printed on verso.
- Item 23: Norfolk Mission College Marker, 1959 January
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- Item 24: Hunton YMCA, circa 1979
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- Old Charlotte Street Recreation Center.
- Item 25: Hunton Branch YMCA, undated
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- Item 26: Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, circa 1979
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- College Dorm.
- Item 27: Sign, Blyden Branch Library, 1959 January
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- Item 28: Bagnall Plaque, Historical Marker Tidewater Park, 1959
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