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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.
1975-02-06
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.
1975-02-06
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.
1974-11-12
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.
1976-04-07
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.
1976-04-07
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.
1974-1976
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.
2010
Harold G. Hawn, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1953-1989 in the Music Department. This interview, in three parts, discusses his background, developments in the Music Department and its faculty and students, various music programs and televised educational programs. He also discusses numerous productions of the Opera Workshop. Part 3 of the interview has not yet been transcribed.
1975
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.
1974
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.
2010-06-29
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.
2010-07-09
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.
2010-07-29
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.
1978-08-25
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.
1978-08-25
Dr. Willard Chabot Frank, Jr. served as Professor of History from 1963 and beyond his retirement in 2004. Frank was born September 30, 1935 and died September 2, 2011. His interview primarily focuses on the 1960's at Old Dominion College and University. He discusses student protests, censorship controversies, civil rights, Vietnam, JFK assassination, integration and desegregation in Norfolk and Virginia, free speech issues on campus, reactions to the administrations of Drs. Webb, Bugg, and Rollins. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.
1998-05-07
Dr. David Hager has served ODU since 1969, when he began teaching in the Political Science and Geography Department. During his time at ODU, he has held a variety of administrative posts since 1973, including Department Chair from 1975-1976, Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Letters from 1973-1975, Dean of Graduate Studies from 1976-1981, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1981-2005, and has served as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs on five occasions, most recently from 2001-2003. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 1941 and died December 9, 2020. The interview discusses Hager's various roles on campus, his views on various administrations, university and campus developments and transitions, streaking and "protests" in the 70s, racial integration with Norfolk State University (Va.), and ODU's role in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]
1999-02-23
Dr. David Hager has served ODU since 1969, when he began teaching in the Political Science and Geography Department. During his time at ODU, he has held a variety of administrative posts since 1973, including Department Chair from 1975-1976, Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Letters from 1973-1975, Dean of Graduate Studies from 1976-1981, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1981-2005, and has served as acting provost and vice president for academic affairs on five occasions, most recently from 2001-2003. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 1941 and died December 9, 2020. The interview discusses Hager's various roles on campus, his views on various administrations, university and campus developments and transitions, streaking and "protests" in the 70s, racial integration with Norfolk State University (Va.), and ODU's role in the community. [Note: Audio portion of this interview was not deposited with the University Archives.]
1999-02-23
Harold G. Hawn, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1953-1989 in the Music Department. This interview, in three parts, discusses his background, developments in the Music Department and its faculty and students, various music programs and televised educational programs. He also discusses numerous productions of the Opera Workshop. Part 3 of the interview has not yet been transcribed.
1975-04-29
Harold G. Hawn, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1953-1989 in the Music Department. This interview, in three parts, discusses his background, developments in the Music Department and its faculty and students, various music programs and televised educational programs. He also discusses numerous productions of the Opera Workshop. Part 3 of the interview has not yet been transcribed.
1975-04-23
Dr. Dorothy M. Jones, an Emeritus Professor in the School of Business Administration, served ODU from 1954-1976. In addition to discussing her background and developments in the School of Business, she discusses her views on sexual discrimination, distributive education and merchandising, local business collaborations, the ODU Chapter of the American Marketing Association, and her book Step Back, Please.
1983-08-23
Dr. Dorothy M. Jones, an Emeritus Professor in the School of Business Administration, served ODU from 1954-1976. In addition to discussing her background and developments in the School of Business, she discusses her views on sexual discrimination, distributive education and merchandising, local business collaborations, the ODU Chapter of the American Marketing Association, and her book Step Back, Please. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith in 2002.
1983-08-23
Dorothy Pierce Ladd was the first librarian, Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, after receiving her degree in library science from the College of William and Mary. Ladd was given a small budget for the purchasing of new books and furniture. By the end of Ladd's tenure, the library's total holdings had increased to 13,200 volumes, and the physical size of the library had doubled. In 1948 Ladd moved to Boston with her husband and began a 30-year career as a librarian at Boston University. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 16, 1917 and died October 9, 2006. The interview discusses her educational background, her experiences with the early Norfolk Division from 1937-1948, and her involvement with the development of the library at the Norfolk Division.
1999-08-12
Interview transcribed by Fern McDougal.
1999-08-12
Frank Aborn MacDonald served on the faculty at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary from 1938-1956, teaching philosophy, psychology, and sociology. He also served as Assistant President. In 1956, MacDonald left for the College of William and Mary where he served for many years as the Chair of the Philosophy Department, retiring in 1976. He was born in Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada on August 8, 1910 and died January 4, 2006. This interview discusses MacDonald's family and educational background, his teaching and administrative careers at Old Dominion and impressions of faculty, students, and athletics. MacDonald also discusses the Webb administration, the honor system, his tenure as coach of the fencing team, and his teaching career at the College of William & Mary.
1975-02-26
