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Dr. Warren F. Spencer taught in the History Department at ODC from 1956-1967 and served as Department Chair from 1961-1967. He was born in Swan Quarter, North Carolina on January 27, 1923. Through audiotaped answers to interview questions submitted by Dr. James R. Sweeney, Spencer discusses his background, developments in the History Department and University, faculty interactions, and the Webb presidency.

Dr. Warren F. Spencer taught in the History Department at ODC from 1956-1967 and served as Department Chair from 1961-1967. He was born in Swan Quarter, North Carolina on January 27, 1923. Through audiotaped answers to interview questions submitted by Dr. James R. Sweeney, Spencer discusses his background, developments in the History Department and University, faculty interactions, and the Webb presidency.

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.

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.

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.

Albert Ira Godden, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1949-1984, in the Technical Institute and as Director of Off-Campus Credit programs. He was born in 1924 in Oswego, New York and died November 28, 2012. The interview discusses the early Technical Institute and its role on campus, its accreditation, its move to the Community College Division, and its move into the School of Engineering. He also discusses his role as Director of Extension and Public Services, which became Evening and Extension Programs, the PACE (Program Afloat for College Education) program, and the "Sign Post" series on WTAR-TV.

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.

Dean Stanley R(obert) Pliska joined the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in 1946 as a history professor. He served as Chairman of the Department of Social Studies (1955), first Chairman of the Department of History (1957), Dean of the Evening College (1962), and Dean of the School of General Studies (1970). He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1919. Among his interview topics are the University of Virginia extension program, the Social Studies and History departments, the Student Senate, Academic Advising staff, and Honor Council.

Dean Stanley R(obert) Pliska joined the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in 1946 as a history professor. He served as Chairman of the Department of Social Studies (1955), first Chairman of the Department of History (1957), Dean of the Evening College (1962), and Dean of the School of General Studies (1970). He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1919. Among his interview topics are the University of Virginia extension program, the Social Studies and History departments, the Student Senate, Academic Advising staff, and Honor Council.

Mr. Louis G. Plummer, Emeritus professor, served ODU from 1956-1975. He was a member of the Department of Health and Physical Education, served as head track coach, and became Director of Summer and Evening Programs in 1972. The interview discusses Dean Hodges, Scrap Chandler, developments in the Department of Physical Education, coaching track, and the summer and evening programs.

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.

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

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

Dean Stanley R(obert) Pliska joined the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in 1946 as a history professor. He served as Chairman of the Department of Social Studies (1955), first Chairman of the Department of History (1957), Dean of the Evening College (1962), and Dean of the School of General Studies (1970). He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1919. Among his interview topics are the University of Virginia extension program, the Social Studies and History departments, the Student Senate, Academic Advising staff, and Honor Council. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:15:17

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. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is fair. The interviews took place on July 10 and July 17, 1974. 0:59:05

Mr. Louis G. Plummer, Emeritus professor, served ODU from 1956-1975. He was a member of the Department of Health and Physical Education, served as head track coach, and became Director of Summer and Evening Programs in 1972. The interview discusses Dean Hodges, Scrap Chandler, developments in the Department of Physical Education, coaching track, and the summer and evening programs. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:38:58

Albert Ira Godden, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1949-1984, in the Technical Institute and as Director of Off-Campus Credit programs. He was born in 1924 in Oswego, New York and died November 28, 2012. The interview discusses the early Technical Institute and its role on campus, its accreditation, its move to the Community College Division, and its move into the School of Engineering. He also discusses his role as Director of Extension and Public Services, which became Evening and Extension Programs, the PACE (Program Afloat for College Education) program, and the "Sign Post" series on WTAR-TV. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Good audio quality. 0:45:13