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Abbott, Carl A Guide to the Carl Abbott Papers RG 17-5B7

A Guide to the Carl Abbott Papers RG 17-5B7


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Norfolk, VA 23529
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Justina Williams, November 2012; Kathleen Smith, August 2014

Repository
ODU University Archives
Identification
RG 17-5B7
Title
Carl Abbott Papers 1958-1977, undated Date acquired: 03/10/2012
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/3/resources/306
Quantity
0.60 Linear Feet
Quantity
1 Hollinger document case boxes
Creator
Abbott, Carl (1944-)
Language
English .
Abstract
Small collection focusing on materials used by Carl Abbott who taught history at Old Dominion University from 1972 to 1978.

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], Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Carl Abbott

Processing Information

The collection was processed and finding aid created by Justina Williams in November 2012.

Biographical or Historical Information

Carl Abbott was born December 3, 1944 in Knoxville Tennessee. Abbott studied at Swarthmore College where he received his B.A. in 1966 and furthered his studies at the University of Chicago, receiving a M.A. in 1967 and a Ph.D. in 1971. From 1972-1978, he taught history at Old Dominion University and currently teaches American history of urban development at the School of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University.

References:

"Carl Abbott." http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Abbott

"The Urban West: Official Site of Professor Carl Abbott." http://theurbanwest.com/

Note written by Kathleen Smith

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of materials regarding the integration of public schools in Norfolk, Virginia and urban planning materials for southeastern Virginia cities collected by Carl Abbott, a history professor at Old Dominion University.

Arrangement Note

The collection is organized into two series: Series I: Norfolk City Schools Integration; and Series II: Plans and Proposals for Southeastern Virginia.

Related Material

Other collections related to desegregation can be found on the Desegregation research guide at [url=https://guides.lib.odu.edu/c.php?g=502890&p=3441097]https://guides.lib.odu.edu/c.php?g=502890&p=3441097[/url].

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • City Planning--Virginia--Isle of Wight County (Va.)
  • City Planning--Virginia--Newport News
  • City Planning--Virginia--Virginia Beach
  • Housing--Virginia--Norfolk
  • Norfolk (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
  • Public schools--Virginia--Norfolk
  • School integration--Massive resistance movement
  • Segregation in education--Virginia--Norfolk

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Abbott, Carl (1944-)
  • Andrews, Mason Cooke (1919-2006)
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Norfolk (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
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Container List

Series I
Series I: Norfolk City Schools Integration
1958-1959, undated
Scope and Contents

The series contains material related to the integration of Norfolk County Schools.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
    Box 1
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
      Folder 1: 100 Businessmen Advocating the Reopening of Schools
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, 100 Businessmen Advocating the Reopening of Schools, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
      Folder 2: Integration of Neighborhoods--Colonial Place
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Integration of Neighborhoods--Colonial Place, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
      Folder 3: Norfolk Schools Integration (I)
      1958-1959
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Norfolk Schools Integration (I), 1958-1959, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
      Folder 4: Norfolk Schools Integration (II)
      1958-1959
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, Norfolk Schools Integration (II), 1958-1959, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

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Series II
Series II: Plans and Proposals for Southeastern Virginia
1976-1977, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains plans and proposals for various projects in southeastern Virginia including Isle of Wight County, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
    Box 1
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5 Folder 5
      Folder 5: Isle of Wight County--Booklet: Public Improvements Program
      1976
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, Isle of Wight County--Booklet: Public Improvements Program, 1976, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6 Folder 6
      Folder 6: Newport News Infrastructure
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 6, Newport News Infrastructure, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7 Folder 7
      Folder 7: Newport News Wastewater Management
      1976-1977
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 7, Newport News Wastewater Management, 1976-1977, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8 Folder 8
      Folder 8: Norfolk Politics
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 8, Norfolk Politics, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9 Folder 9
      Folder 9: Norfolk Voting Precincts
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 9, Norfolk Voting Precincts, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10 Folder 10
      Folder 10: Southeastern Virginia Planning District
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 10, Southeastern Virginia Planning District, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11 Folder 11
      Folder 11: Virginia Beach
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 11, Virginia Beach, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials box: 2 Box 2
    Box 2
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1 Folder 1
      Folder 1: City of Norfolk Voting Records
      1946-1977, undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 1, City of Norfolk Voting Records, 1946-1977, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2 Folder 2
      Folder 2: Southeastern Virginia Planning District
      1969-1980, undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 2, Southeastern Virginia Planning District, 1969-1980, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3 Folder 3
      Folder 3: Virginia Beach Interviews, Correspondence, and Miscellaneous
      1972-1976, undated
      Scope and Contents

      Includes interviews with residents on their thoughts concerning life in Virginia Beach

      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 3, Virginia Beach Interviews, Correspondence, and Miscellaneous, 1972-1976, undated, Carl Abbott Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

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