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Lippincott, Dorothy A Guide to the Dorothy Lippincott Papers RG 6-4B1

A Guide to the Dorothy Lippincott Papers RG 6-4B1


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Special Collections Staff

Repository
ODU University Archives
Identification
RG 6-4B1
Title
Dorothy Lippincott Papers 1974-1978, undated Date acquired: 09/03/1974
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/3/resources/252
Quantity
0.20 Linear Feet
Quantity
1 half Hollinger document case boxes
Language
English .
Abstract
An Old Dominion University administrator, her collection includes the records of Town-N-Gown, a group dedicated to establishing cooperation between the university, the city, and the military.

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

The collection is open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Dorothy F. Lippincott

Method of Acquisition

Gift. Accession #A74-7

Accruals and Additions

Additional accessions made in January 1978 and March 1980.

Biographical or Historical Information

Dorothy Lippincott received her bachelors degree from the College of William and Mary and her Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University. She began working at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in 1957. One year later, Mrs. Lippincott was appointed full time director of College Relations and Placement. In that capacity, she established Old Dominion's first Placement Office and organized its first formal recruitment programs by businesses, government, and industry. She was also responsible for developing annual Federal Career Days, business and industrial career conferences, campus wide alumni celebrations, the first general information folder at Old Dominion University, departmental brochures, a campus wide calendar of events. Mrs. Lippincott was also the coordinator of Old Dominion University's first appearance and victory on the G.E. College Bowl television program in 1970. Eventually, Mrs. Lippincott was named to serve as liaison between Old Dominion University and the news media, In that capacity, she coordinated a half-hour program on WTAR radio. In addition, she handled various special events at the University such as the dedication of new buildings or facilities. At the same time she developed the Old Dominion Univerity Speakers Bureau and worked very closely with organizations such as Town-N-Gown and the Faculty Wives Club. After a long and distinguished career, Mrs. Lippincott retired on July 1, 1974.

Note written by Special Collections Staff

Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence; records related to the Town-N-Gown community organization, reports, and brochures kept by Dorothy Lippincott, who served in various media and public relations positions at Old Dominion University.

Related Material

Town-N-Gown Records (RG 36-15A)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Lippincott, Dorothy
  • Old Dominion University--Administrators
  • Quarantine Road (Norfolk, Va.)
  • Town-N-Gown (Norfolk, Va.)

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Quarantine Road (Norfolk, Va.)
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Container List

Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
Box 1
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
    Folder 1: Correspondence
    undated
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Correspondence, undated, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
    Folder 2: Memoranda: Monthly Meetings of the Town-N-Gown Board
    1974 May-1975 March
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Memoranda: Monthly Meetings of the Town-N-Gown Board, 1974 May-1975 March, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
    Folder 3: Minutes of the Town-N-Gown Board
    1974 May-April 1976
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Minutes of the Town-N-Gown Board, 1974 May-April 1976, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
    Folder 4: President's Report, Town-N-Gown
    1974-1975
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, President's Report, Town-N-Gown, 1974-1975, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5 Folder 5
    Folder 5: Memoranda: Monthly Meetings of the Town-N-Gown Board
    1975 September-1976 May
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, Memoranda: Monthly Meetings of the Town-N-Gown Board, 1975 September-1976 May, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6 Folder 6
    Folder 6: President's Report, Town-N-Gown
    1975-1976
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 6, President's Report, Town-N-Gown, 1975-1976, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7 Folder 7
    Folder 7: Nominations for Officers of the Town-N-Gown Board
    1975-1976
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 7, Nominations for Officers of the Town-N-Gown Board, 1975-1976, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8 Folder 8
    Folder 8: Town-N-Gown Executive Board
    1975-1976
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 8, Town-N-Gown Executive Board, 1975-1976, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9 Folder 9
    Folder 9: Town-N-Gown Executive Board
    1976-1977
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 9, Town-N-Gown Executive Board, 1976-1977, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10 Folder 10
    Folder 10: Town-N-Gown Chairmen and Presidents
    1965-1977
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 10, Town-N-Gown Chairmen and Presidents, 1965-1977, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11 Folder 11
    Folder 11: Town-N-Gown Activities
    1965-1977
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 11, Town-N-Gown Activities, 1965-1977, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 12 Folder 12
    Folder 12: Town-N-Gown Brochures
    1976-1977 and 1977-1978
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 12, Town-N-Gown Brochures, 1976-1977 and 1977-1978, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 13 Folder 13
    Folder 13: Pamphlet: The College of William and Mary in Norfolk (Report)
    undated
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 13, Pamphlet: The College of William and Mary in Norfolk (Report), undated, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 14 Folder 14
    Folder 14: Activities at Old Dominion University
    undated
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 14, Activities at Old Dominion University, undated, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 15 Folder 15
    Folder 15: Assorted Brochures
    undated
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 15, Assorted Brochures, undated, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 16 Folder 16
    Folder 16: Quarantine Road
    undated
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 16, Quarantine Road, undated, Dorothy Lippincott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.