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Dr. Charles O. Burgess came to the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1955 as an Instructor in the English Department. In addition to becoming Full Professor in 1966, he also served as Director of Freshman English, Graduate Program Director, and was appointed the University's first Dean of Graduate Studies in 1970. By 1972, he became Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. In 1980, Dr. Burgess returned to the English Department to teach, and by 1985 he was again in an administrative role as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He retired from that position in 1995, but continues to teach part-time in the English Department. He was born in New York, New York on January 30, 1929 and died May 29, 2019. This interview is in three parts. Part 1 discusses his personal and educational background, his arrival at the Norfolk Division in 1955, his thoughts on Norfolk, the Norfolk Division, and the English Department, his role as Graduate Programs Director, and events and activism through the 1960s. Part 2 discusses his tenure as Provost, the growth and expansion of ODU, affirmative action, budgets and budget crises, and the development of international programs. Part 3 discusses his tenure as Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, curriculum development in general education, women's studies, international studies, and African American studies; teaching, and the ODU Friends of the Library. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Virginia Speer Bagley, Professor Emeritus, served from 1945-1985 as a Biology professor. The interview discusses the growth and development of the Biology Department, lab facilities, field trips and programs with public school teachers, minority student participation, and the development of various health sciences programs. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Good audio quality. Approximately 7 minutes at end of audio is not transcribed.

Virginia Speer Bagley, Professor Emeritus, served from 1945-1985 as a Biology professor. The interview discusses the growth and development of the Biology Department, lab facilities, field trips and programs with public school teachers, minority student participation, and the development of various health sciences programs. Approximately 7 minutes at end of audio is not transcribed.

Bruce Bishop was a student at ODU from 1969-1973. He served as Student Body President his senior year and served on the Board of Visitors for 11 years, both as a student representative and regular member. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Among the topics discussed are his days as a student, the University under Drs. Bugg and Rollins, racial tensions, the role of ODU in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]

Bruce Bishop was a student at ODU from 1969-1973. He served as Student Body President his senior year and served on the Board of Visitors for 11 years, both as a student representative and regular member. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Among the topics discussed are his days as a student, the University under Drs. Bugg and Rollins, racial tensions, the role of ODU in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]

Dr. Charles O. Burgess came to the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1955 as an Instructor in the English Department. In addition to becoming Full Professor in 1966, he also served as Director of Freshman English, Graduate Program Director, and was appointed the University's first Dean of Graduate Studies in 1970. By 1972, he became Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. In 1980, Dr. Burgess returned to the English Department to teach, and by 1985 he was again in an administrative role as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He retired from that position in 1995, but continues to teach part-time in the English Department. He was born in New York, New York on January 30, 1929 and died May 29, 2019. This interview is in three parts. Part 1 discusses his personal and educational background, his arrival at the Norfolk Division in 1955, his thoughts on Norfolk, the Norfolk Division, and the English Department, his role as Graduate Programs Director, and events and activism through the 1960s. Part 2 discusses his tenure as Provost, the growth and expansion of ODU, affirmative action, budgets and budget crises, and the development of international programs. Part 3 discusses his tenure as Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, curriculum development in general education, women's studies, international studies, and African American studies; teaching, and the ODU Friends of the Library. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Charles O. Burgess came to the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1955 as an Instructor in the English Department. In addition to becoming Full Professor in 1966, he also served as Director of Freshman English, Graduate Program Director, and was appointed the University's first Dean of Graduate Studies in 1970. By 1972, he became Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. In 1980, Dr. Burgess returned to the English Department to teach, and by 1985 he was again in an administrative role as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He retired from that position in 1995, but continues to teach part-time in the English Department. He was born in New York, New York on January 30, 1929 and died May 29, 2019. This interview is in three parts. Part 1 discusses his personal and educational background, his arrival at the Norfolk Division in 1955, his thoughts on Norfolk, the Norfolk Division, and the English Department, his role as Graduate Programs Director, and events and activism through the 1960s. Part 2 discusses his tenure as Provost, the growth and expansion of ODU, affirmative action, budgets and budget crises, and the development of international programs. Part 3 discusses his tenure as Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, curriculum development in general education, women's studies, international studies, and African American studies; teaching, and the ODU Friends of the Library. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview transcribed by Karen Vaughan.

Dr. T. Ross Fink, Emeritus, was the Chairman of the Department of Education from 1954-1962 and the first Dean of the School of Education from 1963-1964. From 1964-1970, he served as Chair of the Department of Elementary Education. His interview discusses his teaching background, developments in the College of Education, the primary and secondary education curricula, issues with teacher education and employment, ODU's role during massive resistance, year-round school, and various programs he established at ODU.

Dr. T. Ross Fink, Emeritus, was the Chairman of the Department of Education from 1954-1962 and the first Dean of the School of Education from 1963-1964. From 1964-1970, he served as Chair of the Department of Elementary Education. His interview discusses his teaching background, developments in the College of Education, the primary and secondary education curricula, issues with teacher education and employment, ODU's role during massive resistance, year-round school, and various programs he established at ODU.

Charles L. Kaufman served on the Advisory Board of the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary from 1947-1962. He was also a Norfolk lawyer and philanthropist, after whom the Kaufman Mall and Kaufman Hall were named. Kaufman was born on June 1, 1896 and died October 1, 1985. The interview discusses developments in the university, his views of the Webb administration, finances, the separation from William and Mary, and the role ODU played in during massive resistance (end of page 4).

Lee Miller Klinefelter, Professor Emeritus, was the first director of the Norfolk Division's Technical Institute. He served ODU from 1942-1959. He was born in Bolan, Iowa on April 17, 1892 and died on December 22, 1991. In addition to discussion of his background, the interview covers the development of the Technical Institute -- its various programs, courses, and students -- and his impressions of President Webb.

Lee Miller Klinefelter, Professor Emeritus, was the first director of the Norfolk Division's Technical Institute. He served ODU from 1942-1959. He was born in Bolan, Iowa on April 17, 1892 and died on December 22, 1991. In addition to discussion of his background, the interview covers the development of the Technical Institute -- its various programs, courses, and students -- and his impressions of President Webb.

Dr. Marie C. Klinkhamer was a Professor of History at Norfolk State University (Va.) when this interview was conducted in 1978. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1917. The interview discusses her background as a Catholic nun with the Dominican Sisters and her religious beliefs. She also discusses her travels, her teaching experiences at several universities, including Norfolk State University (Va.), and issues concerning women.

Dr. Marie C. Klinkhamer was a Professor of History at Norfolk State University (Va.) when this interview was conducted in 1978. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1917. The interview discusses her background as a Catholic nun with the Dominican Sisters and her religious beliefs. She also discusses her travels, her teaching experiences at several universities, including Norfolk State University (Va.), and issues concerning women. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

Alfred Brooks Rollins, Jr. served as the third President of Old Dominion University from 1976-1985, after which he taught in the History Department until his retirement in 1991. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on May 28, 1921 and died February 20, 2013. The interview discusses his background, his agenda for the growth of the University, cooperation with Norfolk State to integrate ODU, development of the arts, programs for Women's Studies and International Studies, and growth of the women's basketball program, among many other accomplishments.

Alfred Brooks Rollins, Jr. served as the third President of Old Dominion University from 1976-1985, after which he taught in the History Department until his retirement in 1991. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on May 28, 1921 and died February 20, 2013. The interview discusses his background, his agenda for the growth of the University, cooperation with Norfolk State to integrate ODU, development of the arts, programs for Women's Studies and International Studies, and growth of the women's basketball program, among many other accomplishments.

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 fifth interview discusses ODU's separation from William and Mary and the expansion of ODU through the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing urban renewal program; civil rights demonstrations; and the growth of the engineering program.

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 seventh interview continues to discuss the growth of ODU through the 1960s, including student movements, student unrest, college integration, growth of athletics, Webb's decision to step down from the presidency, and the university relationship with the Lambert's Point neighborhood. Note: Question/answer at the end of page 109 about request to Governor Harrison for new Physical Education building is missing from audio.

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. This interview discusses campus construction and expansion in the 1960s, desegregating ODU, student demonstrations and the free speech movement.