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Dr. Robert L. Stern, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1945-1978 as a faculty member in the History Department where he taught political science. Stern also served as President of the ODU and Virginia Chapters of the American Association of University Professors. He was born on December 10, 1912 and died February 2, 1987. This interview is in two parts. The first interview discusses Stern's educational background, World War II, and his early teaching career at ODU. He also discusses race relations and Norfolk and Virginia politics. The second interview discusses the ODU Faculty Senate, the American Association of University Professors, and the Save ODU Campaign. Stern also talks about his involvement with the American Civil Liberties Union and the Peace Corps.

Cecelia T. [Taliaferro] Tucker joined Old Dominion University in 1991 to serve as the Assistant to the President for Community Relations and continued to serve in community relations until her retirement in 2022. Prior to joining the university, she taught high school biology and then served numerous community organizations in leadership, public relations, and fundraising positions. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia. This interview is in two parts. Part 1 discusses her personal and educational background, her recollections of growing up African-American in segregated times, her experiences with civil rights, life in Norfolk in the 1950s and 1960s, and her career as a teacher and community activist. Part 2 focuses on her tenure at ODU as Assistant to the President for Community Relations and ODU's segregated past. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Cecelia T. [Taliaferro] Tucker joined Old Dominion University in 1991 to serve as the Assistant to the President for Community Relations and continued to serve in community relations until her retirement in 2022. Prior to joining the university, she taught high school biology and then served numerous community organizations in leadership, public relations, and fundraising positions. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia. This interview is in two parts. Part 1 discusses her personal and educational background, her recollections of growing up African-American in segregated times, her experiences with civil rights, life in Norfolk in the 1950s and 1960s, and her career as a teacher and community activist. Part 2 focuses on her tenure at ODU as Assistant to the President for Community Relations and ODU's segregated past. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Charles O. Burgess came to the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1955 as an Instructor in the English Department. In addition to becoming Full Professor in 1966, he also served as Director of Freshman English, Graduate Program Director, and was appointed the University's first Dean of Graduate Studies in 1970. By 1972, he became Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. In 1980, Dr. Burgess returned to the English Department to teach, and by 1985 he was again in an administrative role as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He retired from that position in 1995, but continues to teach part-time in the English Department. He was born in New York, New York on January 30, 1929 and died May 29, 2019. This interview is in three parts. Part 1 discusses his personal and educational background, his arrival at the Norfolk Division in 1955, his thoughts on Norfolk, the Norfolk Division, and the English Department, his role as Graduate Programs Director, and events and activism through the 1960s. Part 2 discusses his tenure as Provost, the growth and expansion of ODU, affirmative action, budgets and budget crises, and the development of international programs. Part 3 discusses his tenure as Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, curriculum development in general education, women's studies, international studies, and African American studies; teaching, and the ODU Friends of the Library. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Robert L. Stern, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1945-1978 as a faculty member in the History Department where he taught political science. Stern also served as President of the ODU and Virginia Chapters of the American Association of University Professors. He was born on December 10, 1912 and died February 2, 1987. This interview is in two parts. The first interview discusses Stern's educational background, World War II, and his early teaching career at ODU. He also discusses race relations and Norfolk and Virginia politics. The second interview discusses the ODU Faculty Senate, the American Association of University Professors, and the Save ODU Campaign. Stern also talks about his involvement with the American Civil Liberties Union and the Peace Corps.

Bruce Bishop was a student at ODU from 1969-1973. He served as Student Body President his senior year and served on the Board of Visitors for 11 years, both as a student representative and regular member. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Among the topics discussed are his days as a student, the University under Drs. Bugg and Rollins, racial tensions, the role of ODU in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]

Bruce Bishop was a student at ODU from 1969-1973. He served as Student Body President his senior year and served on the Board of Visitors for 11 years, both as a student representative and regular member. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Among the topics discussed are his days as a student, the University under Drs. Bugg and Rollins, racial tensions, the role of ODU in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]

Dr. Thomas Blossom was an emeritus professor of the History Department from 1964-1977. Blossom was born in 1912 in Dedham, Massachusetts and died in 1992. His interview discusses his background, his studies with Robert Frost and Alan Nevins, his early teaching experiences, his Navy experience, and his research on Antonio Narino. About ODU, he discusses his experiences building the Latin American Studies program, developments in the History Department, and his impressions of three ODU Presidents.

Dr. Thomas Blossom was an emeritus professor of the History Department from 1964-1977. Blossom was born in 1912 in Dedham, Massachusetts and died in 1992. His interview discusses his background, his studies with Robert Frost and Alan Nevins, his early teaching experiences, his Navy experience, and his research on Antonio Narino. About ODU, he discusses his experiences building the Latin American Studies program, developments in the History Department, and his impressions of three ODU Presidents.

Dr. Charles O. Burgess came to the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1955 as an Instructor in the English Department. In addition to becoming Full Professor in 1966, he also served as Director of Freshman English, Graduate Program Director, and was appointed the University's first Dean of Graduate Studies in 1970. By 1972, he became Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. In 1980, Dr. Burgess returned to the English Department to teach, and by 1985 he was again in an administrative role as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He retired from that position in 1995, but continues to teach part-time in the English Department. He was born in New York, New York on January 30, 1929 and died May 29, 2019. This interview is in three parts. Part 1 discusses his personal and educational background, his arrival at the Norfolk Division in 1955, his thoughts on Norfolk, the Norfolk Division, and the English Department, his role as Graduate Programs Director, and events and activism through the 1960s. Part 2 discusses his tenure as Provost, the growth and expansion of ODU, affirmative action, budgets and budget crises, and the development of international programs. Part 3 discusses his tenure as Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, curriculum development in general education, women's studies, international studies, and African American studies; teaching, and the ODU Friends of the Library. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Charles O. Burgess came to the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary in 1955 as an Instructor in the English Department. In addition to becoming Full Professor in 1966, he also served as Director of Freshman English, Graduate Program Director, and was appointed the University's first Dean of Graduate Studies in 1970. By 1972, he became Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs. In 1980, Dr. Burgess returned to the English Department to teach, and by 1985 he was again in an administrative role as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. He retired from that position in 1995, but continues to teach part-time in the English Department. He was born in New York, New York on January 30, 1929 and died May 29, 2019. This interview is in three parts. Part 1 discusses his personal and educational background, his arrival at the Norfolk Division in 1955, his thoughts on Norfolk, the Norfolk Division, and the English Department, his role as Graduate Programs Director, and events and activism through the 1960s. Part 2 discusses his tenure as Provost, the growth and expansion of ODU, affirmative action, budgets and budget crises, and the development of international programs. Part 3 discusses his tenure as Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, curriculum development in general education, women's studies, international studies, and African American studies; teaching, and the ODU Friends of the Library. The interview took place in Perry Library on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview transcribed by Karen Vaughan.

Mr. Francis N. Crenshaw, a Norfolk attorney, joined the ODU Board of Visitors in 1968 and served as Rector from 1970-1976. He also chaired the Presidential Search Committee which chose Dr. Rollins. He was born in Washington, D. C. on December 9, 1922 and died January 26, 2012. The interview discusses the activities of the Board of Rectors and University Administration from the late 60s through the 70s, student unrest, university expansion in Lambert's Point, the turnover of Dr. Bugg's administration and the hiring of Dr. Rollins, university relations with the state, city of Norfolk, and Norfolk State University (Va.), among other topics.

Mr. Francis N. Crenshaw, a Norfolk attorney, joined the ODU Board of Visitors in 1968 and served as Rector from 1970-1976. He also chaired the Presidential Search Committee which chose Dr. Rollins. He was born in Washington, D. C. on December 9, 1922 and died January 26, 2012. The interview discusses the activities of the Board of Rectors and University Administration from the late 60s through the 70s, student unrest, university expansion in Lambert's Point, the turnover of Dr. Bugg's administration and the hiring of Dr. Rollins, university relations with the state, city of Norfolk, and Norfolk State University (Va.), among other topics.

Dr. Willard Chabot Frank, Jr. served as Professor of History from 1963 and beyond his retirement in 2004. Frank was born September 30, 1935 and died September 2, 2011. His interview primarily focuses on the 1960's at Old Dominion College and University. He discusses student protests, censorship controversies, civil rights, Vietnam, JFK assassination, integration and desegregation in Norfolk and Virginia, free speech issues on campus, reactions to the administrations of Drs. Webb, Bugg, and Rollins. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

Dr. David Hager has served ODU since 1969, when he began teaching in the Political Science and Geography Department. During his time at ODU, he has held a variety of administrative posts since 1973, including Department Chair from 1975-1976, Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Letters from 1973-1975, Dean of Graduate Studies from 1976-1981, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1981-2005, and has served as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs on five occasions, most recently from 2001-2003. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 1941 and died December 9, 2020. The interview discusses Hager's various roles on campus, his views on various administrations, university and campus developments and transitions, streaking and "protests" in the 70s, racial integration with Norfolk State University (Va.), and ODU's role in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]

Dr. Marie C. Klinkhamer was a Professor of History at Norfolk State University (Va.) when this interview was conducted in 1978. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1917. The interview discusses her background as a Catholic nun with the Dominican Sisters and her religious beliefs. She also discusses her travels, her teaching experiences at several universities, including Norfolk State University (Va.), and issues concerning women.

Dr. Marie C. Klinkhamer was a Professor of History at Norfolk State University (Va.) when this interview was conducted in 1978. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1917. The interview discusses her background as a Catholic nun with the Dominican Sisters and her religious beliefs. She also discusses her travels, her teaching experiences at several universities, including Norfolk State University (Va.), and issues concerning women. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

Dr. Willard Chabot Frank, Jr. served as Professor of History from 1963 and beyond his retirement in 2004. Frank was born September 30, 1935 and died September 2, 2011. His interview primarily focuses on the 1960's at Old Dominion College and University. He discusses student protests, censorship controversies, civil rights, Vietnam, JFK assassination, integration and desegregation in Norfolk and Virginia, free speech issues on campus, reactions to the administrations of Drs. Webb, Bugg, and Rollins.

Alfred Brooks Rollins, Jr. served as the third President of Old Dominion University from 1976-1985, after which he taught in the History Department until his retirement in 1991. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on May 28, 1921 and died February 20, 2013. The interview discusses his background, his agenda for the growth of the University, cooperation with Norfolk State to integrate ODU, development of the arts, programs for Women's Studies and International Studies, and growth of the women's basketball program, among many other accomplishments.

Obituary for Alfred Brooks Rollins, Jr. who served as the third President of Old Dominion University from 1976-1985, after which he taught in the History Department until his retirement in 1991. The obituary was posted on the News @ ODU site on February 13, 2013.