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Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. This interview discusses various events of the 1960s, budgets and faculty salaries, dormitories, and student demonstrations about budget cuts. Note: Part 6, Interview 1 does not have digital audio. Part 6, Interview 2 was conducted to cover issues from the Part 6, Interview 1 audio tape that was stolen.
1974-1976
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.
1981-03-11
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.
1981-03-11
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.
1981-04-01
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.
1981-04-01
Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. The fourth interview discusses various issues through the 1950s, including budget and faculty salary issues, the variety of roles Webb played on campus, his relationships with city and state officials, and racial segregation at ODU and Webb's involvement with the public school closings.
1974-12-03
Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. This interview discusses various events of the 1960s, budgets and faculty salaries, dormitories, and student demonstrations about budget cuts. Note: The first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975 and no digital audio is available. The second part was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part. Note: This first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975, and no digital audio is available.
1975-01-14
Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. This interview discusses various events of the 1960s, budgets and faculty salaries, dormitories, and student demonstrations about budget cuts. Note: The first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975 and no digital audio is available. The second part was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part. Note: This second part of the interview was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part.
1976-08-16
Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. The seventh interview continues to discuss the growth of ODU through the 1960s, including student movements, student unrest, college integration, growth of athletics, Webb's decision to step down from the presidency, and the university relationship with the Lambert's Point neighborhood. Note: Question/answer at the end of page 109 about request to Governor Harrison for new Physical Education building is missing from audio.
1975-01-21
Letter to the Hon. Albertis S. Harrison, Jr. from Leonard H. Davis, confirming an appointment with the Norfolk School Board in Richmond on September 12, 1958
1958-09-10
Letter to Albertis S. Harrison from Robert F. Baldwin, Jr., concerning Norfolk public school integration and school closings.
1958-06-28
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
1981-03-11
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. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is fair to poor, with music playing in the background. 0:45:00
1981-04-01
Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. The fourth interview discusses various issues through the 1950s, including budget and faculty salary issues, the variety of roles Webb played on campus, his relationships with city and state officials, and racial segregation at ODU and Webb's involvement with the public school closings. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 1:01:43
1974-12-03
Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. This interview discusses various events of the 1960s, budgets and faculty salaries, dormitories, and student demonstrations about budget cuts. Note: The first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975 and no digital audio is available. The second part was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good.
1976-08-16
Lewis Warrington Webb, Jr. could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division. After retiring from the presidency he returned to teaching physics. He died in 1984, having lived long enough to see Old Dominion become a university. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1910 and died in September 1984. In a series of nine interviews, President Lewis W. Webb, Jr. discusses various facets of the history of Old Dominion University. The seventh interview continues to discuss the growth of ODU through the 1960s, including student movements, student unrest, college integration, growth of athletics, Webb's decision to step down from the presidency, and the university relationship with the Lambert's Point neighborhood. Note: Question/answer at the end of page 109 about request to Governor Harrison for new Physical Education building is missing from audio. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:26:23
1975-01-21
