Box 13, Folder 6: Correspondence, memoranda, and bulletins relating to miscellaneous issues affecting Virginia ports especially the port of Newport News, 1979-1981
Scope and Contents
42 items. Items include correspondence of Newport News Mayor Joseph C. Ritchie, VPA Commissioner Robert Bray, other Port Authority officials and Congressman Paul Trible, regarding disadvantages of the Port of Newport News, proposals to enhance competitiveness, and the lease of the port terminal. Mayor Ritchie (29 March 1979) complained to Commissioner Bray of the VPA's treatment of Newport News, and to Bateman (12 April 1979) of possible conflict of interest by VPA member who was also a board member of Norfolk's Port Authority.
Dates
- Creation: 1979-1981
Creator
- From the Collection: Bateman, Herbert Harvell, 1928-2000 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dalton, John N. (Person)
- From the Collection: Godwin, Edwin Mills, Jr., 1914-1999 (Person)
- From the Collection: Holton, A. Linwood (Abner Linwood), 1923- (Person)
- From the Collection: Robb, Charles S. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 19.00 Linear Feet (22 boxes.)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository