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ODU University Archives
3000 Perry Library4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu
URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections
Steven Bookman, University Archivist
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], Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Source of Acquisition
Gift of Charles Burgess
Method of Acquisition
Gift. Accession #2011-12
Processing Information
The finding aid was created by Steven Bookman, University Archivist, in 2015.
Accruals and Additions
Additions to the collection were received on 5/23/2011 and 10/27/2011.
Biographical or Historical Information
Dr. Charles O. Burgess came to the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1955 as an Instructor in the English Department. In addition to becoming Full Professor in 1966, he also served as Director of Freshman English, Graduate Program Director, and was appointed the University's first Dean of Graduate Studies in 1970. By 1972, he became Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. In 1980, Dr. Burgess returned to the English Department to teach, and by 1985 he was again in an administrative role as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He retired from that position in 1995, but taught part-time in the English Department during his retirement. Burgess passed away May 29, 2019.
Note written by Steven Bookman, University Archivist
Scope and Contents
This collection includes programs, correspondence, audiovisual and other material related to Charles Burgess' involvement with the theater scene in Norfolk, Virginia. The bulk of the correspondence involves the Little Theatre and Norfolk Theatre. The collection also contains photographs and audiovisual material of various productions by the Masquers Group, a student theater organization at Old Dominion University. Theater programs related to productions on Broadway in the 1920s are also present in the collection. Oral history interviews with Dr. Burgess can be found on the Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections website.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Little Theatre (Norfolk, Va.)
- Norfolk (Va.)--History--20th century
- Old Dominion University. Masquers Group
- letters (correspondence)
Container List
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: Broadway Theater Programscirca 1925-1930Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Broadway Theater Programs, circa 1925-1930, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: Broadway Theater Programscirca 1925-1930Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Broadway Theater Programs, circa 1925-1930, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Broadway Theater Programscirca 1925-1930Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Broadway Theater Programs, circa 1925-1930, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: L.D. Peterson Ad-Hoc Committee1969Scope and Contents
This folder is restricted. Please consult a staff member for more information.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, L.D. Peterson Ad-Hoc Committee, 1969, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: Arts Festivals1960-1964Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 1, Arts Festivals, 1960-1964, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: Articles, Programs, and Old Dominion Historycirca 1970-2000Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 2, Articles, Programs, and Old Dominion History, circa 1970-2000, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Tercentenary of the Theater in Virginia1965Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 3, Tercentenary of the Theater in Virginia, 1965, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: Norfolk Theatre Centercirca 1968-1970Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 4, Norfolk Theatre Center, circa 1968-1970, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5 Folder 5
Folder 5: Norfolk Theatre Center1968Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 5, Norfolk Theatre Center, 1968, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6 Folder 6
Folder 6: Norfolk Theatre Center1968-1969Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 6, Norfolk Theatre Center, 1968-1969, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7 Folder 7
Folder 7: Norfolk Little Theatre1964-1968Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 7, Norfolk Little Theatre, 1964-1968, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8 Folder 8
Folder 8: Speeches and Writingcirca 1957-1970Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 8, Speeches and Writing, circa 1957-1970, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 9 Folder 9
Folder 9: Photographscirca 1960-2000Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 9, Photographs, circa 1960-2000, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Audio box: 3 Item 1
All the Kings MenundatedScope and Contents
One reel-to-reel audiotape of the Masquers production of All the Kings Men at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary.
Preferred CitationAll the Kings Men, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Audio box: 3 Item 2
Andromache and CyclopsundatedScope and Contents
One reel-to-reel audio tape of the plays Andromache and Cyclops by Euripides performed by the Masquers at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary.
Preferred CitationAndromache and Cyclops, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 3
Unidentified VideotapeundatedScope and Contents
One unidentified VHS videotape.
Preferred CitationUnidentified Videotape, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 4
Unidentified VideotapeundatedScope and Contents
One unidentified VHS videotape.
Preferred CitationUnidentified Videotape, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 5
Unidentified VideotapeundatedScope and Contents
One unidentified VHS videotape.
Preferred CitationUnidentified Videotape, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 6
Great Scenes From Shakespeare: Scenes From Twelfth Night1988 November 17Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape of scenes from the Shakespeare Ensemble's production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The production was held at Old Dominion University and the tape is approximately 1 hour long.
Preferred CitationGreat Scenes From Shakespeare: Scenes From Twelfth Night, 1988 November 17, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 7
Shakespeare Ensemble: Antony and CleopatraundatedScope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape of the Shakespeare Ensemble's production of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.
Preferred CitationShakespeare Ensemble: Antony and Cleopatra, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 8
Great Scenes From Shakespeare1990 December 4Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationGreat Scenes From Shakespeare, 1990 December 4, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 9
Art Beat: Virginia Opera Education2001 November 5Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationArt Beat: Virginia Opera Education, 2001 November 5, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 10
Shakespeare Ensemble: Tech TheatreundatedScope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationShakespeare Ensemble: Tech Theatre, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 11
Art Beat: Oh Freedom2002 April 12Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape of the Virginia Opera's Art Beat production of Oh Freedom .
Preferred CitationArt Beat: Oh Freedom, 2002 April 12, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 12
Charles Michael Jones: His First Year1998-1999Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationCharles Michael Jones: His First Year, 1998-1999, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 13
Living in Virginia: Historic Homes of Charlottesvillecirca 2005Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape of WVPT's production of Living in Virginia: Historic Homes of Charlottesville.
Preferred CitationLiving in Virginia: Historic Homes of Charlottesville, circa 2005, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 14
Great Scenes from Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet1987 OctoberScope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape of scenes from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Old Dominion University.
Preferred CitationGreat Scenes from Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet , 1987 October, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 15
Judy Morgan, B.B. Family (Minnie, Stella), Mom/ChristmasundatedScope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationJudy Morgan, B.B. Family (Minnie, Stella), Mom/Christmas, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 16
In Search of Shakespeare and The Medici2004 February 11Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape featuring performances of In Search of Shakespeare (approximately 1 hour long) and The Medici (approximately 2 hours long).
Preferred CitationIn Search of Shakespeare and The Medici, 2004 February 11, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 17
Changing Stages and A History of the TheaterundatedScope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationChanging Stages and A History of the Theater, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 18
King LearundatedScope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationKing Lear, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 19
Our Place, Our Time with Dean Burgess, Linda and HL WilsonundatedScope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationOur Place, Our Time with Dean Burgess, Linda and HL Wilson, undated, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Moving Images box: 3 Item 20
English Department: Shakespeare Program1992 November 2Scope and Contents
One VHS videocassette tape.
Preferred CitationEnglish Department: Shakespeare Program, 1992 November 2, Box 3, Charles Burgess Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
This oversized box contains posters related to Charles Burgess' involvement with the Shakespeare poetry series at Old Dominion University, circa 1980-1985.