A Guide to the Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films , MG 141

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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.

Custodial History

The film reels and VHS tape were found in a building by the new occupant and were given to Special Collections and University Archives by the donor.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Cheryl Copper

Method of Acquisition

Acc. 2017.011 was donated to Special Collections and University Archives on 6/28/2017.

Processing Information

The collection was accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archivist, in February 2020.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 12 film reels and one VHS tape related to the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland, the Coleman Bridge, and the Transbay Tube in San Fransicso, California. Most of the film reels are 16mm.

Physical Access Requirements

Technical Access Requirements

Special Collections and University Archives does not have any playback equipment for the film reels.

Container List

Moving Images reel: 1 Item 1

At Out Yard and In Channel at Lay Barge Film

1973 March

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel. Labeled "#6 Tube."

Preferred Citation

At Out Yard and In Channel at Lay Barge Film, 1973 March, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 2 Item 2

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 3

circa 1980-1985

Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VII."

Preferred Citation

Fort McHenry Tunnel Print 3, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 3 Item 3

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 2

circa 1980-1985

Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VIII."

Preferred Citation

Fort McHenry Tunnel, Print 2, circa 1980-1985, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 4 Item 4

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5--Spare

circa 1964

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5 - spare, III"

Preferred Citation

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5--Spare, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images case: 1 Item 5

VHS Tape of Coleman Bridge Project

undated

Preferred Citation

VHS Tape of Coleman Bridge Project, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 5 Item 6

Fort McHenry--Sherwood Liles

undated

Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel.

Preferred Citation

Fort McHenry--Sherwood Liles, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 6 Item 7

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Construction

circa 1964

Scope and Contents

One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel labeled "II-A."

Preferred Citation

CHesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Construction, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 7 Item 8

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5

circa 1964

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5"

Preferred Citation

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Print 5, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 8 Item 9

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, Print 1

undated

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel labeled "V."

Preferred Citation

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, Print 1, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 9 Item 10

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company

undated

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel, labeled "VI."

Preferred Citation

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 10 Item 11

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company

undated

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel, labeled "IV."

Preferred Citation

Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 11 Item 12

Bay Borings

undated

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel

Preferred Citation

Bay Borings, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Moving Images reel: 12 Item 13

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Parts 1 and 2

circa 1964

Scope and Contents

One 16mm film reel, labeled "I."

Preferred Citation

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Parts 1 and 2, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.