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Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance.

Interview with Virginia Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr. in regard to his legislative achievements during his four year term from 1966-1970. These achievements include enactment of the sales tax and funding education. Godwin discusses the differences within the Democratic Party in Virginia (note: Godwin was a Democrat during his first four year term, but later switched to the Republican Party prior to becoming governor again in 1974). 0:26:26

Footage of a social gathering taking place at the Democratic Campaign Headquarters during the 1973 Virginia Gubernatorial Election, location unknown. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:22

Brief footage of Virginia Governor J. Lindsay Almond campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate, John F. Kennedy in Norfolk. No sound until 00:26. Footage appears to be cut and spliced with sound issues at 1:02. 0:01:37

Interview with Moses A. Riddick regarding recently passed federal civil rights laws (Civil Rights Act of 1964) and the need to work with Virginia Democrats. Interview abruptly stops at 1:38. 0:01:38

Footage from a rally for the Virginia Beach Young Democratic Club held at Princess Anne High School. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:39

Footage from Norfolk Virginia's Democratic headquarters, featuring Porter Hardy, Jr., who represents Virginia in the U. S. House of Representatives in Washington, and is seeking reelection. Hardy eventually won 68.73% of the vote. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:38

Footage of a rally for Democratic Party candidates for the 1964 election, featuring Porter Hardy, Jr. who represents Virginia in the U. S. House of Representatives in Washington, and is seeking reelection. Hardy eventually won 68.73% of the vote. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:42

Footage of a combined Virginia Beach Young Democratic Club and the Virginia Beach Young Republicans Club rally which was held at Princess Anne High School. Featured in the footage is Second Congressional District candidate Wayne Lustig. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:01:03

Footage from a meeting at the Young Democratic Headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Featured in the footage is local politician Sidney Kellam. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:49

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance.

Rodham Tulloss Delk, Sr. served as mayor of Smithfield from 1961-1964. He practiced law with A.E.S. Stephens, who is the subject of this interview. Delk was born in Smithfield, Virginia July 22, 1914 and died August 1, 2002. The interview discusses Rodham Delk's association with A.E.S. Stephens, who was a lieutenant governor, a state senator, and a member of the House of Delegates. Stephens was unsuccessful in his run for governor in 1961, possibly because of his stand against massive resistance.

Rodham Tulloss Delk, Sr. served as mayor of Smithfield from 1961-1964. He practiced law with A.E.S. Stephens, who is the subject of this interview. Delk was born in Smithfield, Virginia July 22, 1914 and died August 1, 2002. The interview discusses Rodham Delk's association with A.E.S. Stephens, who was a lieutenant governor, a state senator, and a member of the House of Delegates. Stephens was unsuccessful in his run for governor in 1961, possibly because of his stand against massive resistance.

Mills E. Godwin, Jr. was Governor of Virginia for two non-consecutive terms: 1966-1970 (as Democrat), and 1974-1978 (as Republican). He was also State Senator (1952-1962) and Lieutenant Governor (1962-1966). Godwin was one of the proponents for massive resistance. Godwin was born in Nansemond, Virginia on November 19, 1914 and died January 30, 1999. The interview discusses Virginia politics, including the 1961 State Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, and the Byrd organization. Godwin also discusses highway financing, the Right-to-Work Act, and Governor Harrison.

Mills E. Godwin, Jr. was Governor of Virginia for two non-consecutive terms: 1966-1970 (as Democrat), and 1974-1978 (as Republican). He was also State Senator (1952-1962) and Lieutenant Governor (1962-1966). Godwin was one of the proponents for massive resistance. Godwin was born in Nansemond, Virginia on November 19, 1914 and died January 30, 1999. The interview discusses Virginia politics, including the 1961 State Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, and the Byrd organization. Godwin also discusses highway financing, the Right-to-Work Act, and Governor Harrison.

G. Conoly Phillips served on Norfolk's City Council for many years and was also a candidate for the United States Senate. He was born on December 17, 1931 and died April 22, 2020. The interview discusses Norfolk politics, his involvement on the City Council, his Senate candidacy, and issues in politics and religion.

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:37:29

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, four sides. Audio quality is good. 1:16:35

Rodham Tulloss Delk, Sr. served as mayor of Smithfield from 1961-1964. He practiced law with A.E.S. Stephens, who is the subject of this interview. Delk was born in Smithfield, Virginia July 22, 1914 and died August 1, 2002. The interview discusses Rodham Delk's association with A.E.S. Stephens, who was a lieutenant governor, a state senator, and a member of the House of Delegates. Stephens was unsuccessful in his run for governor in 1961, possibly because of his stand against massive resistance. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, four sides. Audio quality is fair to poor. 1:01:10

G. Conoly Phillips served on Norfolk's City Council for many years and was also a candidate for the United States Senate. He was born on December 17, 1931 and died April 22, 2020. The interview discusses Norfolk politics, his involvement on the City Council, his Senate candidacy, and issues in politics and religion. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:50:04