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Allene F. Scott is the wife of Thomas L. "Tommy" Scott, who coached four sports at the Norfolk Division and served as athletic director during its first 11 years. In the interview, Mrs. Scott talks about the beginning of the athletic program and the development of the Norfolk Divison.

Mr. A. Lee Smith was one of the first faculty members, teaching mathematics, drafting and engineering courses at ODU from 1931-1941. His interview discusses various courses he taught, his views of the administrators, his salary, his community involvement and his military service, which ended his tenure at ODU.

Mr. A. Lee Smith was one of the first faculty members, teaching mathematics, drafting and engineering courses at ODU from 1931-1941. His interview discusses various courses he taught, his views of the administrators, his salary, his community involvement and his military service, which ended his tenure at ODU.

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.

Joseph Ewart Healy was instrumental in establishing the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, now Old Dominion University. From 1924-1930, Healy was Director of the William and Mary Extension in Norfolk. During that time, he was also Principal at Norfolk's Blair Junior High School. Healy passed away August 24, 1967. This interview was conducted by Robert H. Land, Librarian at William and Mary College, and another individual. The interview discusses the early days of Old Dominion University -- from the William and Mary Extension Program, to the acquisition of the Larchmont Elementary School and adjacent land, to preparation of the first catalog, to enrolling the first students and hiring the first faculty. An additional 10 minutes of audio have not been transcribed.

Dr. Perry Y. Jackson served on the faculty of the Norfolk Division from 1930-1939 in the Chemistry Department. He passed away in 1997. Dr. Jackson submitted a written "interview" based on questions submitted by Dr. Sweeney. The interview recollects the beginnings of the Norfolk Division, early students and faculty, the facilities (especially the Chemistry Laboratory), and various early programs.

Dr. Perry Y. Jackson served on the faculty of the Norfolk Division from 1930-1939 in the Chemistry Department. He passed away in 1997. Dr. Jackson submitted a written "interview" based on questions submitted by Dr. Sweeney. The interview recollects the beginnings of the Norfolk Division, early students and faculty, the facilities (especially the Chemistry Laboratory), and various early programs.

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, Jr. 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 first interview discusses the early days of the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in the 1930s; changes that came about in the 1940s because of World War II; and, ODU's relationship with the College of William and Mary and Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Allene F. Scott is the wife of Thomas L. "Tommy" Scott, who coached four sports at the Norfolk Division and served as athletic director during its first 11 years. In the interview, Mrs. Scott talks about the beginning of the athletic program and the development of the Norfolk Divison. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:49:09

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. A. Lee Smith was one of the first faculty members, teaching mathematics, drafting and engineering courses at ODU from 1931-1941. His interview discusses various courses he taught, his views of the administrators, his salary, his community involvement and his military service, which ended his tenure at ODU. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, one side. Audio quality is good. 0:29:44

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, Jr. 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 first interview discusses the early days of the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary in the 1930s; changes that came about in the 1940s because of World War II; and, ODU's relationship with the College of William and Mary and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:50:38

Allene F. Scott is the wife of Thomas L. "Tommy" Scott, who coached four sports at the Norfolk Division and served as athletic director during its first 11 years.