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Allene F. Scott is the wife of Thomas L. "Tommy" Scott, who coached four sports at the Norfolk Division and served as athletic director during its first 11 years. In the interview, Mrs. Scott talks about the beginning of the athletic program and the development of the Norfolk Divison.

Calder S. Sherwood III, Professor Emeritus, served as faculty member in the College of Sciences from 1939-1977, teaching chemistry, astronomy, and geophysical sciences. Sherwood served as Chair of the Chemistry Department from 1941-1969 and Chair of the Geophysical Sciences Department from 1971-1977. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on November 1, 1911 and died August 9, 1977. This interview discusses Sherwood's personal background; his teaching career; his impressions of faculty, students and facilities; his role in the development of the Geology program.

Mr. A. Lee Smith was one of the first faculty members, teaching mathematics, drafting and engineering courses at ODU from 1931-1941. His interview discusses various courses he taught, his views of the administrators, his salary, his community involvement and his military service, which ended his tenure at ODU.

Mr. A. Lee Smith was one of the first faculty members, teaching mathematics, drafting and engineering courses at ODU from 1931-1941. His interview discusses various courses he taught, his views of the administrators, his salary, his community involvement and his military service, which ended his tenure at ODU.

Calder S. Sherwood III, Professor Emeritus, served as faculty member in the College of Sciences from 1939-1977, teaching chemistry, astronomy, and geophysical sciences. Sherwood served as Chair of the Chemistry Department from 1941-1969 and Chair of the Geophysical Sciences Department from 1971-1977. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on November 1, 1911 and died August 9, 1977. This interview discusses Sherwood's personal background; his teaching career; his impressions of faculty, students and facilities; his role in the development of the Geology program.

William Gerald Akers, Professor Emeritus at Old Dominion University, served from 1931-1972 as faculty and chair of the Foreign Language Department and also the head of the Division of Humanities. He was born June 25, 1906 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and died February 14, 1993. Among several interview topics, the interview discusses Old Dominion University from its beginnings; the influence of William and Mary; faculty salaries and other issues; the Dean Hodges administration; and the American Association of University Professors. The interviews took place on July 10 and July 17, 1974.

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.

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.

Rev. Moultrie Guerry was rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in downtown Norfolk from 1938-1957. This interview is in three parts. Reverend Guerry discusses his background and education, his work at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, race relations and civil rights in Norfolk.

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.

Dr. Perry Y. Jackson served on the faculty of the Norfolk Division from 1930-1939 in the Chemistry Department. He passed away in 1997. Dr. Jackson submitted a written "interview" based on questions submitted by Dr. Sweeney. The interview recollects the beginnings of the Norfolk Division, early students and faculty, the facilities (especially the Chemistry Laboratory), and various early programs.

Dr. Perry Y. Jackson served on the faculty of the Norfolk Division from 1930-1939 in the Chemistry Department. He passed away in 1997. Dr. Jackson submitted a written "interview" based on questions submitted by Dr. Sweeney. The interview recollects the beginnings of the Norfolk Division, early students and faculty, the facilities (especially the Chemistry Laboratory), and various early programs.

Dorothy Pierce Ladd was the first librarian, Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, after receiving her degree in library science from the College of William and Mary. Ladd was given a small budget for the purchasing of new books and furniture. By the end of Ladd's tenure, the library's total holdings had increased to 13,200 volumes, and the physical size of the library had doubled. In 1948 Ladd moved to Boston with her husband and began a 30-year career as a librarian at Boston University. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 16, 1917 and died October 9, 2006. The interview discusses her educational background, her experiences with the early Norfolk Division from 1937-1948, and her involvement with the development of the library at the Norfolk Division.

Interview transcribed by Fern McDougal.

Frank Aborn MacDonald served on the faculty at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary from 1938-1956, teaching philosophy, psychology, and sociology. He also served as Assistant President. In 1956, MacDonald left for the College of William and Mary where he served for many years as the Chair of the Philosophy Department, retiring in 1976. He was born in Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada on August 8, 1910 and died January 4, 2006. This interview discusses MacDonald's family and educational background, his teaching and administrative careers at Old Dominion and impressions of faculty, students, and athletics. MacDonald also discusses the Webb administration, the honor system, his tenure as coach of the fencing team, and his teaching career at the College of William & Mary.

Dr. James W. Miller was Dean of the Faculty of the College of William and Mary in the early 1940s and served as acting president in 1951. He was born in 1902 and died May 19, 1993. The interview focusses on his involvement with difficulties involving the Norfolk Division's Director, Dean William T. Hodges. He also addresses some general views on the early days of the Norfolk Division.

Dr. James W. Miller was Dean of the Faculty of the College of William and Mary in the early 1940s and served as acting president in 1951. He was born in 1902 and died May 19, 1993. The interview focusses on his involvement with difficulties involving the Norfolk Division's Director, Dean William T. Hodges. He also addresses some general views on the early days of the Norfolk Division.

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.