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Dr. Dorothy Evelyn Stanley, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1975 as a member of the Department of Foreign Languages. She is also the author of two books: "They Call it Courage" and "How to Live Creatively." She was born in Nuremburg, Germany in 1910 and died on August 14, 2000. The interview discusses her background and education in Europe, her views on Hitler and anti-Semitism, being expelled from the University of Heidelberg because she was 1/16th Jewish, her holocaust experiences, and memories of her arrival in the United States in 1937. The interview also discusses her experiences teaching at the Norfolk Division, developments in the Department of Foreign Languages, and her interest in painting and astrology.

Dr. Dorothy Evelyn Stanley, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1975 as a member of the Department of Foreign Languages. She is also the author of two books: "They Call it Courage" and "How to Live Creatively." She was born in Nuremburg, Germany in 1910 and died on August 14, 2000. The interview discusses her background and education in Europe, her views on Hitler and anti-Semitism, being expelled from the University of Heidelberg because she was 1/16th Jewish, her holocaust experiences, and memories of her arrival in the United States in 1937. The interview also discusses her experiences teaching at the Norfolk Division, developments in the Department of Foreign Languages, and her interest in painting and astrology. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith.

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.

Dr. Dorothy Evelyn Stanley, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1975 as a member of the Department of Foreign Languages. She is also the author of two books: "They Call it Courage" and "How to Live Creatively." She was born in Nuremburg, Germany in 1910 and died on August 14, 2000. The interview discusses her background and education in Europe, her views on Hitler and anti-Semitism, being expelled from the University of Heidelberg because she was 1/16th Jewish, her holocaust experiences, and memories of her arrival in the United States in 1937. The interview also discusses her experiences teaching at the Norfolk Division, developments in the Department of Foreign Languages, and her interest in painting and astrology. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:42:20

Photograph of 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.