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Peter Stephen Barna, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1966-1977 as professor in the School of Engineering where he developed laboratories for the growing Engineering program, built the wind tunnel, and conducted research in aerodynamics and mechanical engineering. He was also a NASA consultant. Barna was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1912 and died April 14, 2006. The interview discusses Barna's involvement with the growing Engineering program and his life before ODU: in Hungary, his move to Australia, his service in World War II, his involvement in various projects (air conditioning, heat transfer, wind tunnels, aerodynamics) and inventions (bullet-proof radiator), his impressions of racial unrest in 1963 Alabama, and his impressions of American vs. Australian teaching methods. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Good audio quality.

Peter Stephen Barna, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1966-1977 as professor in the School of Engineering where he developed laboratories for the growing Engineering program, built the wind tunnel, and conducted research in aerodynamics and mechanical engineering. He was also a NASA consultant. Barna was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1912 and died April 14, 2006. The interview discusses Barna's involvement with the growing Engineering program and his life before ODU: in Hungary, his move to Australia, his service in World War II, his involvement in various projects (air conditioning, heat transfer, wind tunnels, aerodynamics) and inventions (bullet-proof radiator), his impressions of racial unrest in 1963 Alabama, and his impressions of American vs. Australian teaching methods.

Dr. Heinz K. Meier served ODU from 1960-1975 as professor and then department chair in the History Department, and from 1975-1985 as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland on October 13, 1929 and died in 1989. In addition to his background of growing up in Switzerland in the 1930s and 1940s, the interview discusses the philosophy behind American vs. Swiss education, developments in the History Department and College of Arts and Letters, his involvement with the Swiss American Historical Society and the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads, and his views on life and religion. The interview took place at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Heinz K. Meier served ODU from 1960-1975 as professor and then department chair in the History Department, and from 1975-1985 as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland on October 13, 1929 and died in 1989. In addition to his background of growing up in Switzerland in the 1930s and 1940s, the interview discusses the philosophy behind American vs. Swiss education, developments in the History Department and College of Arts and Letters, his involvement with the Swiss American Historical Society and the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads, and his views on life and religion. The interview took place at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Petra E. Snowden (left), Chair of Educational Leadership and Counseling, and Lyudmila Otamarova, deputy head of a high school in the Czech Republic, discuss the difference between American and Czech educational systems during an appearance on WHRO-FM.

Three-page document by the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare entitled "Questions and Answers: School Desegregation," discusses racial imbalances in public schools, busing, and the abolishment of schools.

Articles in this newsletter include: the U.S. Senate's rejection of Robert H. Bork's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court; the raising of property and income tax to pay for cross-town busing in Kansas City; possible end to crosstown busing in Boston; Norfolk's return to neighborhood schools. Brief articles in this newsletter details efforts to end cross-town busing in cities such as Cleveland, Ohio and Dallas, Texas, as well as "socioeconomic balanced" busing in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Articles in this newsletter include: criticism of busing by commentators William Raspberry and Tony Brown; efforts to end busing in DeKalb County, Georgia; failure of busing to integrate schools nationwide; longer school days and even school years in New Jersey; "economically mixed" schools in LaCrosse, Wisconsin; the U.S. Senate's failure to approve the School Choice amendment. Brief articles in this newsletter details efforts to end cross-town busing in cities such as St. Louis, Missouri; and Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Dr. Heinz K. Meier served ODU from 1960-1975 as professor and then department chair in the History Department, and from 1975-1985 as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland on October 13, 1929 and died in 1989. In addition to his background of growing up in Switzerland in the 1930s and 1940s, the interview discusses the philosophy behind American vs. Swiss education, developments in the History Department and College of Arts and Letters, his involvement with the Swiss American Historical Society and the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads, and his views on life and religion. The interview took place at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:56:48

Peter Stephen Barna, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1966-1977 as professor in the School of Engineering where he developed laboratories for the growing Engineering program, built the wind tunnel, and conducted research in aerodynamics and mechanical engineering. He was also a NASA consultant. Barna was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1912 and died April 14, 2006. The interview discusses Barna's involvement with the growing Engineering program and his life before ODU: in Hungary, his move to Australia, his service in World War II, his involvement in various projects (air conditioning, heat transfer, wind tunnels, aerodynamics) and inventions (bullet-proof radiator), his impressions of racial unrest in 1963 Alabama, and his impressions of American vs. Australian teaching methods. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Good audio quality.

Six-page transcript of Edwin L. Lamberth's Statement before the House Committee on Education and Labor. Lamberth discusses the Norfolk school community and how House Resolution 13915 would affect integrated city school districts.

Memorandum to those who have expressed interest in the busing of school children, from William B. Spong, Jr., United States Senator, regarding a resolution to add an article to the Constitution which states that no public school student shall because of his race, creed, or color, be assigned to or required to attend a particular school.

August 7, 1974 issue of School Law News; primarily focuses on the U. S. Supreme Court's ruling against a metropolitan desegregation plan for the City of Detroit and its suburban counties.

A pro-segregationist booklet written by psychologist, Henry E. Garret, and published by the Patrick Henry Press in Richmond, Virginia.

This report of a conference on "Desegregation without Turmoil" describes the community organization and public information efforts that preceded the implementation of government ordered school integration in cities where this transition was accomplished peacefully. It is the position of the participants in the conference that peaceful desegregation in such communities, e.g., Detroit, Memphis, and Prince George's County, Maryland, could be directly attributed to these efforts. In cities where there was turmoil, the report maintains, the communities themselves were at fault, failing to adequately prepare the parents and children for the desegregation process. The first part of this report describes the forming of coalitions, the participation of various community sectors, and the activities undertaken to facilitate peaceful integration. The second part of the report consists of the conference program schedule, texts of conference speeches by Ben Holman and George Meany, and an extensive list of individual and organizational resources on desegregation.

Memorandum to Members, School Board, Norfolk Public Schools from Albert L. Ayars, Superintendent of Schools, about the Coleman and Greeley reports on Achievement of Students in Private Schools.

School enrollment form required by the Office of Education of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.