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Compiled outtake footage of striking Newport News Shipbuilding workers who are part of the newly formed United Steelworkers Local 8888, who broke apart from the company union (Peninsula Shipbuilders Association) to protest unfair working conditions and pay, as well as discrimination. The strike lasted eighty-two days, then followed by six months by lawsuits from both sides in which the 4th Circuit Court ruled in favor of the union. An agreement between the union and the shipyard was reached on March 31, 1980. Compilation of B-roll/outtake footage. 0:12:53

Brief footage of 1973 Virginia Gubernatorial candidate Henry Howell speaking at the Virginia Soft Drink Association meeting in Williamsburg. In his speech, Howell talks about lowering taxes in Virginia. 0:01:14

Segment on crosstown busing of students in Hampton, Virginia using public transit buses leased by the school board. In the segment, Hampton School Board Superintendent Garland R. Lively is interviewed. Also in the segment, it is mentioned that members are hoping to purchase actual school buses. No sound until 0:48, just silent footage of students from Pembroke High School getting on public transit buses. 0:01:38

Footage of the tanker ship Marine Floridian after colliding into the Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge. The Marine Floridian's steering malfunctioned which caused the ship to lose control and maneuvering, and thus colliding into the bridge. Despite extensive damage to the bridge and ship, there were no serious injuries or fatalities. Compilation of B-roll/outtake footage. 0:07:40

Segment on the past dumping of radioactive waste in the ocean off the Virginia Coast, which may have possibly contaminated sea life. Dr. Jack Musick of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is interviewed. No sound from 0:47-1:06. 0:01:32

Segment on the possibility of the Newport News property tax being reduced in order to stabilize the city budget. 0:01:57

An unidentified Newport News city official discusses the state of prisons in Newport News which are being underfunded and the struggle to recruit correctional officers. 0:01:15

Reporter Nate Custer reporting of Lieutenant Governor Fred G. Pollard's decision to run for Governor in the upcoming 1969 Gubernatorial Election. Pollard lost the 1969 Democratic Primary for Governor to William C. Battle. Footage abruptly ends at 1:29. 0:01:30

Interview with an unnamed person regarding the possibility of offshore drilling in Virginia. 0:01:28

Compiled footage of the under construction Kings Dominion amusement park in Doswell Virginia. Among of the features of the park is a one-third replica of the Eiffel Tower and a drive-through safari park (Lion Country Safari Park). Kings Dominion opened to the public on May 3, 1975. Most of the footage is without sound, except for 0:05-0:52. 0:02:51

Interview with an Mr. Watts in regard to the problems that education graduates from historically black colleges and universities face due to the integration of public schools, especially in Norfolk. 0:01:29

Footage of the Norfolk and Chesapeake City Councils in session. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:01:10

Interview with Virginia General Assembly delegate, Albert Teich, Jr. 0:01:16

Segment on the grand-opening of Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. An interview with the college president, Dr. Thomas V. Jenkins is also featured. Reporter Nate Custer is heard interviewing, but is not seen. Sound cuts off at 2:11, then comes back at 2:32, and finally cuts off at 3:30. Possible B-roll/outtake footage 0:03:44

Segment regarding potential candidates for the 1969 Virginia Gubernatorial election. William C. Battle. Battle, a former United States Ambassador to Australia and T. Marshall Hahn, Jr., President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, are the candidates featured. 0:02:10

Segment on a preschool attended by children of working mothers. The preschool was founded by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women and the City of Hampton. No sound until 2:17. 0:07:20

Footage from various interviews during the Virginia election in 1969 featuring J. Sargeant Reynolds. Reynolds took the office of Lieutenant Governor in November 1969. Shortly after taking office, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and passed away at the age of 34 on June 13, 1971. Sound goes in and out through the entire footage. Reporters Bob West and Ed Hughes are only heard, not seen. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:28:07

Press conference given by Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr. regarding state revenue. 0:01:38

News report of a Marine A-6 Intruder collision and crash in the Buckroe area of Hampton, Virginia. The crew of the two A-6 planes safely ejected, but two people on the ground were reported dead. Caution: graphic crash and fire scenes. No sound at 0:00-0:55; 2:59-3:48; 4:26-4:37; 6;50-7:26; 9:05-10:04; 10:23-18:00; 18:24-19:18; 21:30-22:23. 0:25:05

Complied footage regarding the political campaigns and elections for the year 1966. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:01:53