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Norfolk, VA 23529
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James Detterman, February 2014; Kathleen Smith August 2014
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Source of Acquisition
Paula J. Miller
Method of Acquisition
Gift. Accession #A2014-10
Processing Information
The collection was processed and the finding aid was created by James Detterman in February 2014.
Biographical or Historical Information
Paula J. Miller was born August 1st, 1959 in Batavia, New York. In 1984, after earning degrees in communications from both Genesee Community College and SUNY Geneseo, Miller and her husband George Schaefer moved to Norfolk, Virginia. While living in Norfolk, she worked as a reporter for WTKR-TV Channel 3 News. Miller left WTKR in 1999 to become head of the public information office at the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office.
Miller's husband became greatly involved in the Norfolk politics and was elected Norfolk Clerk of Circuit Court in 2003. Miller herself ran for office as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 87th district in 2005 defeating republican Michael Ball and independent candidate John Coggeshall. In the 2007 election she defeated Henry C. "Hank" Giffin III and she defeated John Amiral in the 2009 election. In 2011, the 87th district was moved to Northern Virginia and Miller's district was redistricted to the 100th district which was headed by Delegate Lynwood Lewis. Miller left office in 2012 and currently is the head of the public information office at the Norfolk Sheriff's Office.
Note written by James Detterman; Kathleen Smith
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Paula J. Miller consists of documents relating to Miller's time in office of the Virginia House of Delegates from election in 2005 through 2012. Materials inclulde correspondence, promotional materials, and bills from the Virginia General Assembly.
Arrangement Note
The collection is organized into three series: Series I: Miscellaneous and Promotional Material; Series II: Letters; and Series III: Virginia General Assembly.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
- Virginia--Politics and government
- Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
- Virginia--Politics and government
Container List
This series includes promotional election materials including flyers, stickers, a magnet, a Paula Miller pencil, and a business card, as well as miscellaneous items such as photographs, newsletters, a newspaper, and a map of Virginia.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
Box 1
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: Items Related to Paula J. Miller's Election and Miscellaneous Items Related to Paula J. MillerundatedPreferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Items Related to Paula J. Miller's Election and Miscellaneous Items Related to Paula J. Miller, undated, Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: Tidewater Community College "Acts of Optimism" Book Thanking Paula J. Miller2008Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Tidewater Community College "Acts of Optimism" Book Thanking Paula J. Miller, 2008, Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
This series includes letters and emails to and from Paula J. Miller,
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
Box 1
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Letters and Emails To/From Paula J. Miller2004-2010Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Letters and Emails To/From Paula J. Miller, 2004-2010, Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
This series includes guides to the Virginia General Assembly, plans and bills, two volumes of the Virginia 2011 Regular Session House Journal, and two volumes of 2005 Enrolled Bills.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
Box 1
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: Guides2004-2006Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, Guides, 2004-2006, Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5 Folder 5
Folder 5: Plans/Bills2005-2010Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, Plans/Bills, 2005-2010, Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 2 Oversize Box 2
Oversize Box 2
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 2 Item 1
Enrolled Bills Volumes I and II2005Preferred Citation
Enrolled Bills Volumes I and II, 2005, Oversize Box 2, Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 2 Item 2
Virginia Regular Session House Journal Volumes I and II2011Preferred Citation
Virginia Regular Session House Journal Volumes I and II, 2011, Oversize Box 2, Paula J. Miller Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 2 Item 1