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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.

Dorothy Johnson, Professor Emeritus, served from 1961-1986 as a History Professor; she co-organized the Old Dominion University Faculty Women's Caucus and served as coordinator 1974-1975; she served as a faculty representative of the Board of Visitors 1975-1976; and, she was one of the original organizers of the Women's Studies program. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Part 1 of this interview, Johnson discusses her early educational background; her early years as a faculty member in the History Department; the atmosphere on campus in 1960s; and, the organization of the Faculty Women's Caucus. In Part 2, Johnson discusses the Faculty Senate, the Webb, Rollins and Bugg administrations, the development of the Women's Studies program, the university honor system, and her philosophy of education.

Dr. John A. W. Bennett, originally from Canada, was a faculty member in the International Studies Department at Old Dominion University from 1968-1977. He was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1911 and died August 11, 2000. This interview is in two parts. It covers his military education, his experiences with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and World War II. The discussion about ODU focuses on International Studies, the Norfolk Forum, and the University Senate.

Dr. John A. W. Bennett, originally from Canada, was a faculty member in the International Studies Department at Old Dominion University from 1968-1977. He was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1911 and died August 11, 2000. This interview is in two parts. It covers his military education, his experiences with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and World War II. The discussion about ODU focuses on International Studies, the Norfolk Forum, and the University Senate.

Dr. John A. W. Bennett, originally from Canada, was a faculty member in the International Studies Department at Old Dominion University from 1968-1977. He was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1911 and died August 11, 2000. This interview is in two parts. It covers his military education, his experiences with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and World War II. The discussion about ODU focuses on International Studies, the Norfolk Forum, and the University Senate.

Frank Billmyer, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Old Dominion University, taught Chemistry, Biology, and Physics from 1950-1985. He was born in 1919 in Victoria, Virginia. The interviewee discusses the history of the university from the 50s and 60s and how it has changed, focusing on the students. Billmyer also discusses his varied interests and volunteer work.

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. S. Eliot Breneiser, an Emeritus professor in the Music Department, was a part of the ODU faculty from 1951-1986. He was born around 1923 in Santa Monica, California and died February 11, 1988. The interview discusses Breneiser's background, the development of the Music Department and its students, Breneiser's role in the Faculty Senate and University Senate, his views on campus unrest in the 1960s, and his involvement in many of the activities of the Music Department, including Opera and Madrigals.

Dr. S. Eliot Breneiser, an Emeritus professor in the Music Department, was a part of the ODU faculty from 1951-1986. He was born around 1923 in Santa Monica, California and died February 11, 1988. The interview discusses Breneiser's background, the development of the Music Department and its students, Breneiser's role in the Faculty Senate and University Senate, his views on campus unrest in the 1960s, and his involvement in many of the activities of the Music Department, including Opera and Madrigals. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

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.

Obituary for Dorothy Johnson, Professor Emeritus, who served ODU from 1961-1986 as a professor in the History Department. The obituary is from the News @ ODU site posted on May 12, 2010.

Dorothy Johnson, Professor Emeritus, served from 1961-1986 as a History Professor; she co-organized the Old Dominion University Faculty Women's Caucus and served as coordinator 1974-1975; she served as a faculty representative of the Board of Visitors 1975-1976; and, she was one of the original organizers of the Women's Studies program. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Part 1 of this interview, Johnson discusses her early educational background; her early years as a faculty member in the History Department; the atmosphere on campus in 1960s; and, the organization of the Faculty Women's Caucus. In Part 2, Johnson discusses the Faculty Senate, the Webb, Rollins and Bugg administrations, the development of the Women's Studies program, the university honor system, and her philosophy of education.

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 campus construction and expansion in the 1960s, desegregating ODU, student demonstrations and the free speech movement.

Dorothy Johnson, Professor Emeritus, served from 1961-1986 as a History Professor; she co-organized the Old Dominion University Faculty Women's Caucus and served as coordinator 1974-1975; she served as a faculty representative of the Board of Visitors 1975-1976; and, she was one of the original organizers of the Women's Studies program. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Part 1 of this interview, Johnson discusses her early educational background; her early years as a faculty member in the History Department; the atmosphere on campus in 1960s; and, the organization of the Faculty Women's Caucus. In Part 2, Johnson discusses the Faculty Senate, the Webb, Rollins and Bugg administrations, the development of the Women's Studies program, the university honor system, and her philosophy of education.

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 recorded on Sony Digital Audio Recorder; audio quality is good. 1:28:50

Dorothy Johnson, Professor Emeritus, served from 1961-1986 as a History Professor; she co-organized the Old Dominion University Faculty Women's Caucus and served as coordinator 1974-1975; she served as a faculty representative of the Board of Visitors 1975-1976; and, she was one of the original organizers of the Women's Studies program. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Part 1 of this interview, Johnson discusses her early educational background; her early years as a faculty member in the History Department; the atmosphere on campus in 1960s; and, the organization of the Faculty Women's Caucus. In Part 2, Johnson discusses the Faculty Senate, the Webb, Rollins and Bugg administrations, the development of the Women's Studies program, the university honor system, and her philosophy of education.Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, two sides. Audio quality is good. 01:00:59

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 recorded on Sony Digital Audio Recorder; audio quality is good. 1:38:00

Dorothy Johnson, Professor Emeritus, served from 1961-1986 as a History Professor; she co-organized the Old Dominion University Faculty Women's Caucus and served as coordinator 1974-1975; she served as a faculty representative of the Board of Visitors 1975-1976; and, she was one of the original organizers of the Women's Studies program. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Part 1 of this interview, Johnson discusses her early educational background; her early years as a faculty member in the History Department; the atmosphere on campus in 1960s; and, the organization of the Faculty Women's Caucus. In Part 2, Johnson discusses the Faculty Senate, the Webb, Rollins and Bugg administrations, the development of the Women's Studies program, the university honor system, and her philosophy of education.Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, two sides. Audio quality is good. 01:00:59