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This collection contains oral histories conducted by Old Dominion University on various topics including ODU history, desegregation, and women's history among others.

Hugh L. Stovall served as Clerk of the Circuit Court in Norfolk. He was born on October 29, 1915 and died January 29, 1991. In addition to his family history, the interview discusses the growth and redevelopment of Norfolk, Hampton Roads as a metropolitan area, Virginia's division into counties, and his recollections of Norfolk -- its streetcars, etc. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, four sides. Audio quality is good. 1:22:57

Vivian Carter Mason, a civil rights activist and educator, was the founder and an active member of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1900 and died May 10, 1982. [This interview has not yet been transcribed.] A series of four interviews were conducted with Vivian Carter Mason. Audio for the first interview conducted on March 24, 1978 was unplayable and not transcribed. The remaining interviews discuss her family history, civil rights in Norfolk, establishment of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation, the desegregation crisis in Norfolk, and the experiences of Afro-Americans in Norfolk. The transcript stops around 1:00:30.

Vivian Carter Mason, a civil rights activist and educator, was the founder and an active member of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1900 and died May 10, 1982. [This interview has not yet been transcribed.] A series of four interviews were conducted with Vivian Carter Mason. Audio for the first interview conducted on March 24, 1978 was unplayable and not transcribed. The remaining interviews discuss her family history, civil rights in Norfolk, establishment of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation, the desegregation crisis in Norfolk, and the experiences of Afro-Americans in Norfolk. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is fair to poor. 1:31:27

Vivian Carter Mason, a civil rights activist and educator, was the founder and an active member of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1900 and died May 10, 1982. A series of four interviews were conducted with Vivian Carter Mason. Audio for the first interview conducted on March 24, 1978 was unplayable and not transcribed. The remaining interviews discuss her family history, civil rights in Norfolk, establishment of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation, the desegregation crisis in Norfolk, and the experiences of Afro-Americans in Norfolk. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good to fair. 0:41:59

The Norfolk Women's Oral History Project, coordinated by Dr. Jean E. Friedman in the 1980s, is a series of 17 interviews focusing on sex roles of the 1930's, as influenced by the Depression. Interview 7 discusses the life experiences of a 62-year-old white Norfolk housewife. Includes work history, sexual history, and sexual attitudes, with a focus on sex roles of the 1930's. [Note: Audio is not available.]

Hugh L. Stovall served as Clerk of the Circuit Court in Norfolk. He was born on October 29, 1915 and died January 29, 1991. In addition to his family history, the interview discusses the growth and redevelopment of Norfolk, Hampton Roads as a metropolitan area, Virginia's division into counties, and his recollections of Norfolk -- its streetcars, etc.

Hugh L. Stovall served as Clerk of the Circuit Court in Norfolk. He was born on October 29, 1915 and died January 29, 1991. In addition to his family history, the interview discusses the growth and redevelopment of Norfolk, Hampton Roads as a metropolitan area, Virginia's division into counties, and his recollections of Norfolk -- its streetcars, etc. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith.

"Newsmakers" holiday special on the history of twentieth century of Norfolk, using archival WTAR news footage. Footage includes old East Main Street, the Gaiety Theatre, Norfolk redevelopment, John F. Kennedy's campaign visit, Oyster Bowl Parade, Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, and the Little Creek to Kiptopeke Ferry. Some footage does not have sound. Archival footage containing interview with East Main Street bar owner at the end of the special. 0:29:59

First part of outtake footage from a "Newsmakers" segment about the new redevelopment taking place in Downtown Norfolk and Ghent. Compilation of B-roll/outtake footage. Sound goes in and out through the footage. 0:19:07

Compilation of outtake footage regarding urban redevelopment in areas throughout Norfolk which include the demolition of old buildings on East Main Street, Brambleton Avenue, the Route 58 expansion near Norfolk General Hospital and the Portsmouth Tunnel, the construction of the Golden Triangle Hotel, and the building of the City Hall and Jail Complex. Footage from the construction of the Chesapeake-Bay Bridge Tunnel and vintage photos of Norfolk at the turn of the century are also featured. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:29:39

Footage of a sit-in demonstration by students from the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College, at the luncheon counter at W. T. Grant's department store in Downtown Norfolk. Footage also includes students picketing along Downtown storefronts. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:39

Color footage on construction of the Norfolk Scope and Chrysler Hall in Downtown Norfolk. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:35:26

Lawrence M. Cox, Executive Director of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, talks about the Norfolk Medical Tower (Redevelopment Project #2) and the Golden Triangle Hotel (Redevelopment Project #1). 0:00:57

Vivian Carter Mason, a civil rights activist and educator, was the founder and an active member of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1900 and died May 10, 1982. A series of four interviews were conducted with Vivian Carter Mason. Audio for the first interview conducted on March 24, 1978 was unplayable and not transcribed. The remaining interviews discuss her family history, civil rights in Norfolk, establishment of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation, the desegregation crisis in Norfolk, and the experiences of Afro-Americans in Norfolk. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith.

The Duckworth Years-a WTAR Public Affairs and News presentation on Fred W. Duckworth's twelve years as mayor of Norfolk, Virginia. 0:29:35

Footage of the announcement of plans to build the Norfolk Scope arena and the Chrysler Hall performing arts center. Illustrated plans of the Scope and Chrysler Hall are featured. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:43

Vivian Carter Mason, a civil rights activist and educator, was the founder and an active member of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1900 and died May 10, 1982. A series of four interviews were conducted with Vivian Carter Mason. Audio for the first interview conducted on March 24, 1978 was unplayable and not transcribed. The remaining interviews discuss her family history, civil rights in Norfolk, establishment of the Women's Council for Interracial Cooperation, the desegregation crisis in Norfolk, and the experiences of Afro-Americans in Norfolk.

A poem with illustrations describing ship life for a U.S.S. Iowa crew member, who would "go crazy if it wasn't for the band" and would also like to "go across and smash the Kaiser's schemes." Includes a handwritten letter on the back describing various terms and expressions used in the United States Navy, as well as an encounter with a Norwegian sailing ship and four Eskimos.

A poem with illustrations describing an U.S.S. Iowa crew member looking back on ship service during the First World War while being stationed in Norfolk.