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Dr. Andrew Tunyogi, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1958-1973 as a faculty member and first Chair of the Philosophy Department. Before coming to ODU, he was a minister. He was born in Transylvania on March 4, 1907. The interview discusses his background in Transylvania, Budapest, England, and Czechoslovakia. He discusses ODU in the 1960s -- its buildings, students, library, Bud's Emporium, etc.

Dr. Andrew Tunyogi, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1958-1973 as a faculty member and first Chair of the Philosophy Department. Before coming to ODU, he was a minister. He was born in Transylvania on March 4, 1907. The interview discusses his background in Transylvania, Budapest, England, and Czechoslovakia. He discusses ODU in the 1960s -- its buildings, students, library, Bud's Emporium, etc.

William Gerald Akers, Professor Emeritus at Old Dominion University, served from 1931-1972 as faculty and chair of the Foreign Language Department and also the head of the Division of Humanities. He was born June 25, 1906 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and died February 14, 1993. Among several interview topics, the interview discusses Old Dominion University from its beginnings; the influence of William and Mary; faculty salaries and other issues; the Dean Hodges administration; and the American Association of University Professors.

William Gerald Akers, Professor Emeritus at Old Dominion University, served from 1931-1972 as faculty and chair of the Foreign Language Department and also the head of the Division of Humanities. He was born June 25, 1906 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and died February 14, 1993. Among several interview topics, the interview discusses Old Dominion University from its beginnings; the influence of William and Mary; faculty salaries and other issues; the Dean Hodges administration; and the American Association of University Professors. The interviews took place on July 10 and July 17, 1974.

Mrs. Elizabeth DeBedts, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1959-1979 as a librarian in Special Collections, Circulation, and Reference. She was also a student at ODU from 1945-1947. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1925. The interview discusses her time as a student and various changes in the library (buildings, professional status of librarians, administrator differences, etc.).

Dorothy Pierce Ladd was the first librarian, Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, after receiving her degree in library science from the College of William and Mary. Ladd was given a small budget for the purchasing of new books and furniture. By the end of Ladd's tenure, the library's total holdings had increased to 13,200 volumes, and the physical size of the library had doubled. In 1948 Ladd moved to Boston with her husband and began a 30-year career as a librarian at Boston University. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 16, 1917 and died October 9, 2006. The interview discusses her educational background, her experiences with the early Norfolk Division from 1937-1948, and her involvement with the development of the library at the Norfolk Division.

Interview transcribed by Fern McDougal.

Dr. Jean A. Major served as University Librarian from 1992 until her retirement in 2002. Dr. Major was born in Illinois. The interview discusses Dr. Major's background and various developments in the University Library during her tenure: the building construction and renovation project, development and fundraising efforts, library technology, collection development and the library's role in the university. There is also discussion of the Friends of the Library, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), and the Rotary Club. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Jean A. Major served as University Librarian from 1992 until her retirement in 2002. Dr. Major was born in Illinois. The interview discusses Dr. Major's background and various developments in the University Library during her tenure: the building construction and renovation project, development and fundraising efforts, library technology, collection development and the library's role in the university. There is also discussion of the Friends of the Library, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), and the Rotary Club. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith.

Dean Stanley R(obert) Pliska joined the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in 1946 as a history professor. He served as Chairman of the Department of Social Studies (1955), first Chairman of the Department of History (1957), Dean of the Evening College (1962), and Dean of the School of General Studies (1970). He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1919. Among his interview topics are the University of Virginia extension program, the Social Studies and History departments, the Student Senate, Academic Advising staff, and Honor Council.

Lewis Warrington Webb could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. In the third interview, Dr. Webb discusses the city's lease of Foreman Field; expansion to a four-year institution; finances; building and program needs; library and science buildings; relationship with the College of William and Mary and with state government, especially through racial integration issues. Note: Digital audio portion ends at page 39, before discussion about cooperative engineering program, combined city and college library, and fraternity and sorority housing.

Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. The fourth interview discusses various issues through the 1950s, including budget and faculty salary issues, the variety of roles Webb played on campus, his relationships with city and state officials, and racial segregation at ODU and Webb's involvement with the public school closings.

Dean Stanley R(obert) Pliska joined the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in 1946 as a history professor. He served as Chairman of the Department of Social Studies (1955), first Chairman of the Department of History (1957), Dean of the Evening College (1962), and Dean of the School of General Studies (1970). He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1919. Among his interview topics are the University of Virginia extension program, the Social Studies and History departments, the Student Senate, Academic Advising staff, and Honor Council. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:15:17

Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is fair.

William Gerald Akers, Professor Emeritus at Old Dominion University, served from 1931-1972 as faculty and chair of the Foreign Language Department and also the head of the Division of Humanities. He was born June 25, 1906 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and died February 14, 1993. Among several interview topics, the interview discusses Old Dominion University from its beginnings; the influence of William and Mary; faculty salaries and other issues; the Dean Hodges administration; and the American Association of University Professors. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is fair. The interviews took place on July 10 and July 17, 1974. 0:59:05

Mrs. Elizabeth DeBedts, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1959-1979 as a librarian in Special Collections, Circulation, and Reference. She was also a student at ODU from 1945-1947. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1925. The interview discusses her time as a student and various changes in the library (buildings, professional status of librarians, administrator differences, etc.). Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Good audio quality. 1:27:32

Dr. Jean A. Major served as University Librarian from 1992 until her retirement in 2002. Dr. Major was born in Illinois. The interview discusses Dr. Major's background and various developments in the University Library during her tenure: the building construction and renovation project, development and fundraising efforts, library technology, collection development and the library's role in the university. There is also discussion of the Friends of the Library, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), and the Rotary Club. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on digital tape recorder. Audio quality is good. 1:11:50

Lewis Warrington Webb could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. In the third interview, Dr. Webb discusses the city's lease of Foreman Field; expansion to a four-year institution; finances; building and program needs; library and science buildings; relationship with the College of William and Mary and with state government, especially through racial integration issues. Note: Digital audio portion ends at page 39, before discussion about cooperative engineering program, combined city and college library, and fraternity and sorority housing. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:03:38

Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. The fourth interview discusses various issues through the 1950s, including budget and faculty salary issues, the variety of roles Webb played on campus, his relationships with city and state officials, and racial segregation at ODU and Webb's involvement with the public school closings. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 1:01:43