Neff, David P. A Guide to the David P. Neff Papers MG 101

A Guide to the David P. Neff Papers MG 101


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Repository
ODU Community Collections
Identification
MG 101
Title
David P. Neff Papers circa 1954-1990, undated Date acquired: 10/03/2008
URL:
https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/5/resources/43
Quantity
1.80 Linear Feet
Quantity
1 Hollinger document case, 1 oversized box boxes
Creator
Neff, David P.
Language
English
Abstract
The collection contains documents used by Dr. Neff during the development of his master's thesis, "The Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties, 1954-1967."

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], David P. Neff Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Dr. David P. Neff

Method of Acquisition

Gift. Accession #A2008-23


Biographical or Historical Information

Dr. David Pembroke Neff, Ph.D., is a native of Norfolk, Virginia and the grandson of Clarence Amos Neff, a prominent Norfolk architect who was instrumental in developing Norfolk's urban architecture during the first half of the twentieth century.  Dr. Neff has been a professor of History at Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach Campus since 1994 as well as an adjunct professor of History at Old Dominion University in Norfolk and Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia.  Dr. Neff earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida in 1984 and two Master of Arts degrees; one in United States History from Old Dominion University in 1992, and another in Liberal Studies, with emphasis in Literature and History from Georgetown University in 1998.  Dr. Neff earned a doctoral degree in 2004 in Higher Education (History Education) from George Mason University.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains documents used by Dr. Neff during the development of his master's thesis, "The Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties, 1954-1967." Included in the collection are copies of newspaper articles, group literature, group achievements, organizational charts, correspondence, information on the group's activities, organizational newsletters along with bound copies of newspaper articles from severeal newspapers. The series also contains personal correspondence generated by Neff during his research.

Arrangement Note

The collection is organized into two series: Series I: Defender Activities; and Series II: Neff Research Materials.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


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Container List

Series I
Series I: Defender Activities
circa 1954-1969, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes primary source documents related to Defender activities, such as copies of newspaper articles, group literature, group achievements, organizational charts, correspondence, information on the group's activities, organizational newsletters, and bound copies of newspaper articles.

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Series II
Series II: Neff Research Materials
1990, undated
Scope and Contents

This series includes personal correspondence generated by Dr. Neff during his research.

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