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Joseph Ewart Healy was instrumental in establishing the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, now Old Dominion University. From 1924-1930, Healy was Director of the William and Mary Extension in Norfolk. During that time, he was also Principal at Norfolk's Blair Junior High School. Healy passed away August 24, 1967. This interview was conducted by Robert H. Land, Librarian at William and Mary College, and another individual. The interview discusses the early days of Old Dominion University -- from the William and Mary Extension Program, to the acquisition of the Larchmont Elementary School and adjacent land, to preparation of the first catalog, to enrolling the first students and hiring the first faculty.

Joseph Ewart Healy was instrumental in establishing the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, now Old Dominion University. From 1924-1930, Healy was Director of the William and Mary Extension in Norfolk. During that time, he was also Principal at Norfolk's Blair Junior High School. Healy passed away August 24, 1967. This interview was conducted by Robert H. Land, Librarian at William and Mary College, and another individual. The interview discusses the early days of Old Dominion University -- from the William and Mary Extension Program, to the acquisition of the Larchmont Elementary School and adjacent land, to preparation of the first catalog, to enrolling the first students and hiring the first faculty. An additional 10 minutes of audio have not been transcribed.

Mrs. Lida Maddox Outland lived in the neighborhood of Old Dominion University for over 40 years. She is the mother of Jean Outland Chrysler and Nancy Chandler. She was born in Maryland in 1887 and died December 14, 1981. The interview discusses her family and growing up in Maryland at the turn of the century. It also discusses her experiences in Norfolk, her involvement with various organizations, and her recollections of ODU and its supporters.

Mrs. Lida Maddox Outland lived in the neighborhood of Old Dominion University for over 40 years. She is the mother of Jean Outland Chrysler and Nancy Chandler. She was born in Maryland in 1887 and died December 14, 1981. The interview discusses her family and growing up in Maryland at the turn of the century. It also discusses her experiences in Norfolk, her involvement with various organizations, and her recollections of ODU and its supporters.

Joseph Ewart Healy was instrumental in establishing the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, now Old Dominion University. From 1924-1930, Healy was Director of the William and Mary Extension in Norfolk. During that time, he was also Principal at Norfolk's Blair Junior High School. Healy passed away August 24, 1967. This interview was conducted by Robert H. Land, Librarian at William and Mary College, and another individual. The interview discusses the early days of Old Dominion University -- from the William and Mary Extension Program, to the acquisition of the Larchmont Elementary School and adjacent land, to preparation of the first catalog, to enrolling the first students and hiring the first faculty. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is poor. Approximately 10 minutes at end of audio is not transcribed.