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Gadfly A Guide to The Gadfly Records RG 37-17A

A Guide to The Gadfly Records RG 37-17A


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ODU University Archives

3000 Perry Library
4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
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Special Collections Staff

Repository
ODU University Archives
Identification
RG 37-17A
Title
The Gadfly Records 1962-1972, undated Date acquired: 03/09/2004
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/3/resources/282
Quantity
0.80 Linear Feet
Quantity
2 Hollinger document cases boxes
Creator
Gadfly
Language
English .
Abstract
The Gadfly was a student literary magazine published between the years 1962 to 1972 at Old Dominion College.

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], The Gadfly, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Dr. James McNally

Method of Acquisition

Gift.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Gadfly was a student literary magazine published between the years 1962 and 1972 at Old Dominion College. It featured artwork, poetry, satire, essays and photography by students, for students. There was no set format, each issue was different than the last, with one issue the size of a poster,with its mascot, the gadfly on the front. Their motto, found on the inside front cover of each issue reads as such:

"I am the Gadfly which God has attached to the state, and all day long and in all places am always fastening upon you, arousing and persuading and reproaching you."--Plato

Throughout its run, The Gadfly featured articles and poetry that pushed the envelope and created tension between the administration and the students who felt that their freedom of speech and publication was being censored.

Note written by Special Collections Staff

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of print copies of the Gadfly dating from 1962-1972 as well as correspondence and miscellaneous papers.

Arrangement Note

The collection is organized into three series: Series I: The Gadfly; Series II: Correspondence; and Series III: Miscellaneous.

Related Material

Oral Histories in the Perry Library: Leland D. Peterson

Oral Histories in the Perry Library: Lewis W. Webb, Jr. (Part 8)

Oral Histories in the Perry Library: Robert L. Stern (Part 1)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • College publications--Virginia--Norfolk
  • Gadfly literary magazine (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va.)
  • Old Dominion University

Container List

Series I
Series I: The Gadfly
1962-1972
Scope and Contents

This series contains print copies of The Gadfly literary magazine.

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
    Box 1
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
      Folder 1: Volume 1, No. 1
      1962 December
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Volume 1, No. 1, 1962 December, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
      Folder 2: Volume 1, No. 2
      1963 May
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Volume 1, No. 2, 1963 May, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
      Folder 3: Volume 2, No. 1
      1964 May
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Volume 2, No. 1, 1964 May, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
      Folder 4: Volume 3, No. 1 (Fall)
      1964
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, Volume 3, No. 1 (Fall), 1964, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5 Folder 5
      Folder 5: Volume 3, No. 2 (Spring)
      1965
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, Volume 3, No. 2 (Spring), 1965, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6 Folder 6
      Folder 6: Volume 4, No. 1 (Fall)
      1965
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 6, Volume 4, No. 1 (Fall), 1965, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7 Folder 7
      Folder 7: Volume 4, No. 2 (Spring)
      1966
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 7, Volume 4, No. 2 (Spring), 1966, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8 Folder 8
      Folder 8: Volume 5, No. 1 (Fall)
      1966
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 8, Volume 5, No. 1 (Fall), 1966, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9 Folder 9
      Folder 9: Volume 5, No. 2 (Spring)
      1967
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 9, Volume 5, No. 2 (Spring), 1967, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10 Folder 10
      Folder 10: Volume 7, No.1 (Fall)
      1968
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 10, Volume 7, No.1 (Fall), 1968, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11 Folder 11
      Folder 11: Volume 7, No. 2 (Spring)
      1969
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 11, Volume 7, No. 2 (Spring), 1969, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 12 Folder 12
      Folder 12: Volume 7, No. 3 (Summer)
      1969
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 12, Volume 7, No. 3 (Summer), 1969, The Gadfly Records, 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: Volume 8, No. 1 (Fall)
      1969
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 1, Volume 8, No. 1 (Fall), 1969, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2 Folder 2
      Folder 2: Volume 8, No. 3 (Spring)
      1970
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 2, Volume 8, No. 3 (Spring), 1970, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3 Folder 3
      Folder 3: Volume 11, No. 1 (Winter)
      1971
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 3, Volume 11, No. 1 (Winter), 1971, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4 Folder 4
      Folder 4: Volume 12, No. 1 (Winter)
      1972
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 4, Volume 12, No. 1 (Winter), 1972, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5 Folder 5
      Folder 5: Volume 12, No. 2 (Spring)
      1972
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 5, Volume 12, No. 2 (Spring), 1972, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

  • Mixed Materials Oversize Folder: 1 Oversize Folder 1
    Oversize Folder 1: Volume 8, No. 2, (Winter)
    1970
    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item and date], Series I, Oversize Folder 1, Volume 8, No. 2, (Winter), 1970, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

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Series II
Series II: Correspondence
1965-1967
Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence with the editor of The Gadfly literary magazine.

  • Mixed Materials box: 2 Box 2
    Box 2
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6 Folder 6
      Folder 6: Correspondence
      1965-1967
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 6, Correspondence, 1965-1967, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

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Series III
Series III: Miscellaneous
undated
Scope and Contents

This series consists of miscellaneous notes and a lecture by Peter Melnick for The Gadfly staff.

  • Mixed Materials box: 2 Box 2
    Box 2
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7 Folder 7
      Folder 7: Miscellaneous Notes
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 7, Miscellaneous Notes, undated, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8 Folder 8
      Folder 8: Peter Melnick Lecture for Gadfly Staff
      undated
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 8, Peter Melnick Lecture for Gadfly Staff, undated, The Gadfly Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

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