Whichard, Rogers Dey A Guide to the Rogers Dey Whichard Collection of Printer's Blocks RG 17-4B2

A Guide to the Rogers Dey Whichard Collection of Printer's Blocks RG 17-4B2


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Repository
ODU University Archives
Identification
RG 17-4B2
Title
Rogers Dey Whichard Collection of Printer's Blocks 1959 Date acquired: 00/00/1959
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/3/resources/12
Quantity
4.00 Linear Feet
Quantity
Four record center cartons boxes
Creator
Whichard, Rogers Dey
Language
English .

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 restriction.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Rogers Dey Whichard Collection of Printer's Blocks, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Rogers Dey Whichard

Method of Acquisition

Gift. The collection was given to the library by the donor in 1959.

Processing Information

The collection was minimally processed and described by Greg Magier, Special Collections and University Archives Volunteer, in August 2017.


Biographical or Historical Information

Rogers Dey Whichard was an instructor of foreign languages at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary.

Note written by Special Collections Staff

Scope and Contents

The collection contains approximately 100 printer's blocks of images that were used in the book "The History of Lower Tidewater Virginia" written by Rogers Dey Whichard, a foreign languages instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary. The book was published by Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc. in 1959. Each printer's block is wrapped in newspaper with a photograph of the corresponding image from the book taped to the outside.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Physical Access Requirements

The fragile nature of the material may limit handling. Please consult a staff member for details.


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
Box 1
Mixed Materials box: 2 Box 2
Box 2
Mixed Materials box: 3 Box 3
Box 3
Mixed Materials box: 4 Box 4
Box 4