ODU Community Collections
3000 Perry Library4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Business Number: 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.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Va.)
- Hampton Roads (Va.)--History--20th century
- Tunnels--Virginia--Hampton Roads (Region)
- film reels
- videocassettes
Physical Access Requirements
The fragile condition of the material may limit handling.
Technical Access Requirements
Special Collections and University Archives does not have any playback equipment for the film reels.
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Hampton Roads (Va.)--History--20th century
Container List
One 16mm film reel. Labeled "#6 Tube."
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.
One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VII."
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.
One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel. Labeled "VIII."
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.
One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5 - spare, III"
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.
VHS Tape of Coleman Bridge Project, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel.
Fort McHenry--Sherwood Liles, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
One 1200 ft., 16mm film reel labeled "II-A."
CHesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Construction, circa 1964, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
One 16mm film reel labeled "Tidewater-Merritt, Raymond-Kiewit, print #5"
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.
One 16mm film reel labeled "V."
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.
One 16mm film reel, labeled "VI."
Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
One 16mm film reel, labeled "IV."
Trans-Bay Tube--Tidewater Construction Company, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
One 16mm film reel
Bay Borings, undated, Cheryl Copper Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Films, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
One 16mm film reel, labeled "I."
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.