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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.

Albert Teich, Jr., Professor Emeritus, was a student at the Norfolk Division from 1945-47. He joined the faculty and taught in the College of Business from 1957-1992. Teich also was a lawyer, served as a delegate in the Virginia General Assembly from 1972-1974, and a Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk from 1996-2002. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 22, 1929 and died in 2006. This interview discusses Teich's days as a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, his service in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and his teaching career at Old Dominion University. He discusses his impression of students, faculty, the Webb and Bugg administrations, the Faculty Senate, and the university's Credit Union. Teich also discusses UVa law school, his legal career, politics, and his involvement with the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, the Young Democrats, and his various community activities.

Albert Teich, Jr., Professor Emeritus, was a student at the Norfolk Division from 1945-47. He joined the faculty and taught in the College of Business from 1957-1992. Teich also was a lawyer, served as a delegate in the Virginia General Assembly from 1972-1974, and a Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk from 1996-2002. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 22, 1929 and died in 2006. This interview discusses Teich's days as a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, his service in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and his teaching career at Old Dominion University. He discusses his impression of students, faculty, the Webb and Bugg administrations, the Faculty Senate, and the university's Credit Union. Teich also discusses UVa law school, his legal career, politics, and his involvement with the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, the Young Democrats, and his various community activities.

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.

Colonel William Dale Bassett, Jr. was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and a decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. Colonel Bassett was born in Vallejo, California on January 14, 1927 and died April 26, 1997. His interview discusses his experiences in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, military careers and military families, selective service, communism, and other topics. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:01:32

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 recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Good audio quality. Side 2 of the tape was transcribed, but not digitized. 0:30:21

Colonel William Dale Bassett, Jr. was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and a decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. Colonel Bassett was born in Vallejo, California on January 14, 1927 and died April 26, 1997. His interview discusses his experiences in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, military careers and military families, selective service, communism, and other topics. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Good audio quality. 0:51:59