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Charles Kenneth Sibley earned the Eminent Scholar distinction and served in the Art Department from 1955-1980. He was the first faculty member in the Art Department and also served as its Chair for a time. Sibley was a noted artist in the Tidewater area and elsewhere. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on December 20, 1921 and died August 13, 2005. In addition to discussing his background as an artist and professor, he talks about the development of the Art Department, from its roots in the basement of the Old Larchmont Elementary School building; the formation of the University Gallery; his views on art students; and art in the Tidewater area. The interview took place in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Charles Kenneth Sibley earned the Eminent Scholar distinction and served in the Art Department from 1955-1980. He was the first faculty member in the Art Department and also served as its Chair for a time. Sibley was a noted artist in the Tidewater area and elsewhere. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on December 20, 1921 and died August 13, 2005. In addition to discussing his background as an artist and professor, he talks about the development of the Art Department, from its roots in the basement of the Old Larchmont Elementary School building; the formation of the University Gallery; his views on art students; and art in the Tidewater area. The interview took place in Portsmouth, 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.

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.

Frank Billmyer, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Old Dominion University, taught Chemistry, Biology, and Physics from 1950-1985. He was born in 1919 in Victoria, Virginia. The interviewee discusses the history of the university from the 50s and 60s and how it has changed, focusing on the students. Billmyer also discusses his varied interests and volunteer work.

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.

Bessie Charity was a staff member at the University from 1934-1969. She was born on October 30, 1903 and died August 18, 1991. The interview discusses her work experiences in the cafeteria, her recollections of faculty and staff, changes in the students over the years, and expansion of the college. The interview took place in Norfolk, Virginia. 0:28:16

Bessie Charity was a staff member at the University from 1934-1969. She was born on October 30, 1903 and died August 18, 1991. The interview discusses her work experiences in the cafeteria, her recollections of faculty and staff, changes in the students over the years, and expansion of the college. The interview took place in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

Mr. Francis N. Crenshaw, a Norfolk attorney, joined the ODU Board of Visitors in 1968 and served as Rector from 1970-1976. He also chaired the Presidential Search Committee which chose Dr. Rollins. He was born in Washington, D. C. on December 9, 1922 and died January 26, 2012. The interview discusses the activities of the Board of Rectors and University Administration from the late 60s through the 70s, student unrest, university expansion in Lambert's Point, the turnover of Dr. Bugg's administration and the hiring of Dr. Rollins, university relations with the state, city of Norfolk, and Norfolk State University (Va.), among other topics.

Mr. Francis N. Crenshaw, a Norfolk attorney, joined the ODU Board of Visitors in 1968 and served as Rector from 1970-1976. He also chaired the Presidential Search Committee which chose Dr. Rollins. He was born in Washington, D. C. on December 9, 1922 and died January 26, 2012. The interview discusses the activities of the Board of Rectors and University Administration from the late 60s through the 70s, student unrest, university expansion in Lambert's Point, the turnover of Dr. Bugg's administration and the hiring of Dr. Rollins, university relations with the state, city of Norfolk, and Norfolk State University (Va.), among other topics.

Dr. Willard Chabot Frank, Jr. served as Professor of History from 1963 and beyond his retirement in 2004. Frank was born September 30, 1935 and died September 2, 2011. His interview primarily focuses on the 1960's at Old Dominion College and University. He discusses student protests, censorship controversies, civil rights, Vietnam, JFK assassination, integration and desegregation in Norfolk and Virginia, free speech issues on campus, reactions to the administrations of Drs. Webb, Bugg, and Rollins. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

Dr. David Hager has served ODU since 1969, when he began teaching in the Political Science and Geography Department. During his time at ODU, he has held a variety of administrative posts since 1973, including Department Chair from 1975-1976, Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Letters from 1973-1975, Dean of Graduate Studies from 1976-1981, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1981-2005, and has served as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs on five occasions, most recently from 2001-2003. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 1941 and died December 9, 2020. The interview discusses Hager's various roles on campus, his views on various administrations, university and campus developments and transitions, streaking and "protests" in the 70s, racial integration with Norfolk State University (Va.), and ODU's role in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]

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).

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).

Dr. Willard Chabot Frank, Jr. served as Professor of History from 1963 and beyond his retirement in 2004. Frank was born September 30, 1935 and died September 2, 2011. His interview primarily focuses on the 1960's at Old Dominion College and University. He discusses student protests, censorship controversies, civil rights, Vietnam, JFK assassination, integration and desegregation in Norfolk and Virginia, free speech issues on campus, reactions to the administrations of Drs. Webb, Bugg, and Rollins.

Norman Pollock, Professor Emeritus, served in the History Department at ODU from 1964 and beyond his retirement in 1998.. He was born in 1922. The interview discusses his impressions of ODU from the 1960s (including racial integration, campus expansion, program expansion) to the distance education program of the 1990s. He also discusses his role in stopping white flight in the Colonial Place neighborhood of Norfolk. Note: Audio portion is not available.