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A. Rufus Tonelson, Professor Emeritus, was one of the first three students to enroll at the Norfolk Division in 1930; the Principal of Maury High School, 1955-1965; Dean and faculty member for the College of Education from 1966-1971; and Assistant to the President for School and Community Relations from 1971-1976. He was bonr in New York, New York on November 17, 1911 and died August 6, 2006. This interview is in two parts. It discusses his background, enrolling in the Norfolk Division when it first opened, his impressions of the early faculty, facilities, social activities and athletics. Tonelson discusses his teaching jobs with Norfolk Public schools and with the College of William & Mary, and being principal of Maury High School during the massive resistance crisis. He also discusses joing the Education faculty at the Old Dominion College in 1966 and his various roles with the College of Education, including Dean, and his administrative roles in Community Relations and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity.

A. Rufus Tonelson, Professor Emeritus, was one of the first three students to enroll at the Norfolk Division in 1930; the Principal of Maury High School, 1955-1965; Dean and faculty member for the College of Education from 1966-1971; and Assistant to the President for School and Community Relations from 1971-1976. He was born in New York, New York on November 17, 1911 and died August 6, 2006. This interview is in two parts. It discusses his background, enrolling in the Norfolk Division when it first opened, his impressions of the early faculty, facilities, social activities and athletics. Tonelson discusses his teaching jobs with Norfolk Public schools and with the College of William & Mary, and being principal of Maury High School during the massive resistance crisis. He also discusses joining the Education faculty at the Old Dominion College in 1966 and his various roles with the College of Education, including Dean, and his administrative roles in Community Relations and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity.

Dr. Andrew Tunyogi, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1958-1973 as a faculty member and first Chair of the Philosophy Department. Before coming to ODU, he was a minister. He was born in Transylvania on March 4, 1907. The interview discusses his background in Transylvania, Budapest, England, and Czechoslovakia. He discusses ODU in the 1960s -- its buildings, students, library, Bud's Emporium, etc.

Dr. Andrew Tunyogi, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1958-1973 as a faculty member and first Chair of the Philosophy Department. Before coming to ODU, he was a minister. He was born in Transylvania on March 4, 1907. The interview discusses his background in Transylvania, Budapest, England, and Czechoslovakia. He discusses ODU in the 1960s -- its buildings, students, library, Bud's Emporium, etc.

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 various events of the 1960s, budgets and faculty salaries, dormitories, and student demonstrations about budget cuts. Note: Part 6, Interview 1 does not have digital audio. Part 6, Interview 2 was conducted to cover issues from the Part 6, Interview 1 audio tape that was stolen.

Betty (Cootes) Downing attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary from 1954-1956 .In a July 1979 audiotape to Dr. James R. Sweeney, University Archivist, she recalls her days as a cheerleader, a singer with the chorus and madrigals, a field hockey player, modern dance student, a sorority member, and a Bud's patron.

Betty (Cootes) Downing attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary from 1954-1956 .In a July 1979 audiotape to Dr. James R. Sweeney, University Archivist, she recalls her days as a cheerleader, a singer with the chorus and madrigals, a field hockey player, modern dance student, a sorority member, and a Bud's patron. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

Edward Pearce was a student at the Norfolk Division from 1934-1935. His interview discusses student life and his professors in those early years.

Edward Pearce was a student at the Norfolk Division from 1934-1935. His interview discusses student life and his professors in those early years.

Dean E. Vernon Peele, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1948-1975 as Assistant Director from 1948-1956, Dean of Instruction from 1956-1966, and Dean of Arts & Sciences from 1966-1975. He was born in South Carolina. After a brief discussion of his background, the interview discusses his recollections of the college from 1948 when he began as Assistant to Dr. Webb until his retirement in 1975. Topics include the reaction of the College of William & Mary to the Norfolk Division's early development, the academic development of the college, and the college's community and military relationships.

Margaret Phillips, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1943-1979 where she primarily taught Mathematics and Physics. In addition to her background and experiences during the war years, the interview discusses her experiences with the early developments of mathematics and physics at ODU, the early buildings and changes to the physical campus, the social climate and faculty and student camaraderie in the early days.

Margaret Phillips, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1943-1979 where she primarily taught Mathematics and Physics. In addition to her background and experiences during the war years, the interview discusses her experiences with the early developments of mathematics and physics at ODU, the early buildings and changes to the physical campus, the social climate and faculty and student camaraderie in the early days.

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 various events of the 1960s, budgets and faculty salaries, dormitories, and student demonstrations about budget cuts. Note: The first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975 and no digital audio is available. The second part was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part. Note: This first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975, and no digital audio is available.

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 various events of the 1960s, budgets and faculty salaries, dormitories, and student demonstrations about budget cuts. Note: The first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975 and no digital audio is available. The second part was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part. Note: This second part of the interview was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part.

One-page flyer advertising informal lunchtime sessions that feature a film or short program with a discussion. Topics include: A Woman's Place, Children: The Challenge, Attitude Assessment Check, Career Planning for Women, Poetry Reading: The New Woman, Women and the Law, Dress for Success, Our Bodies - Our Selves, Assertiveness Training, Rape Prevention, and Eating Behavior Management.

One-page flyer about a lunch time discussion series. Topics include: Equal Rights Amendment, Challenge of Being Single, The View from the Other End of the Table, Assertiveness Training for Women, Marriage Partners/Professional Equals, Women in Motion, The Pleasure of Fitness / Developing a Fitness Plan for You.

One-page flyer advertising informal lunchtime sessions that feature a film or short program with a discussion. Topics include: Assertiveness Training, A Woman's Place, Violence Against Women, Stereotypes of Women in the Media since the 30s, and Taking Our Bodies Back

One-page flyer encouraging faculty to offer extra credit to their students for attending Women's History Month programs.

Edward Pearce was a student at the Norfolk Division from 1934-1935. His interview discusses student life and his professors in those early years. Interview recorded on two different cassette tapes (#135 side 1, and #138, side 2). Audio quality is fair to poor. 0:21:09

A. Rufus Tonelson, Professor Emeritus, was one of the first three students to enroll at the Norfolk Division in 1930; the Principal of Maury High School, 1955-1965; Dean and faculty member for the College of Education from 1966-1971; and Assistant to the President for School and Community Relations from 1971-1976. He was born in New York, New York on November 17, 1911 and died August 6, 2006. This interview is in two parts. It discusses his background, enrolling in the Norfolk Division when it first opened, his impressions of the early faculty, facilities, social activities and athletics. Tonelson discusses his teaching jobs with Norfolk Public schools and with the College of William & Mary, and being principal of Maury High School during the massive resistance crisis. He also discusses joining the Education faculty at the Old Dominion College in 1966 and his various roles with the College of Education, including Dean, and his administrative roles in Community Relations and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, one side (side 2 of Pearce interview). Audio quality is good. 0:22:36