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This interview discusses Seward's educational background and early academic career. Seward discusses his association with various novelists, including his friendship with Ernest Hemingway. He also discusses his tenure in the English Department, membership in the Poetry Society of Virginia, and his involvement with The Virginian-Pilot.

This interview discusses Seward's educational background and early academic career. Seward discusses his association with various novelists, including his friendship with Ernest Hemingway. He also discusses his tenure in the English Department, membership in the Poetry Society of Virginia, and his involvement with The Virginian-Pilot.

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. John A. W. Bennett, originally from Canada, was a faculty member in the International Studies Department at Old Dominion University from 1968-1977. He was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1911 and died August 11, 2000. This interview is in two parts. It covers his military education, his experiences with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and World War II. The discussion about ODU focuses on International Studies, the Norfolk Forum, and the University Senate.

Clifford Lowell Adams, Professor Emeritus of Old Dominion University, served from 1958-1979 as a Physics professor, department chair (1958-68), Executive Director of the Research Foundation, and Assistant Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs. He was born January 28, 1915 in Knox County, Indiana and died in 1999. The interview discusses the development of the Physics Department, the Research Foundation, "Kaufman Mall," and Adams's many local civic activities.

Dr. John A. W. Bennett, originally from Canada, was a faculty member in the International Studies Department at Old Dominion University from 1968-1977. He was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1911 and died August 11, 2000. This interview is in two parts. It covers his military education, his experiences with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and World War II. The discussion about ODU focuses on International Studies, the Norfolk Forum, and the University Senate.

Dr. John A. W. Bennett, originally from Canada, was a faculty member in the International Studies Department at Old Dominion University from 1968-1977. He was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1911 and died August 11, 2000. This interview is in two parts. It covers his military education, his experiences with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, and World War II. The discussion about ODU focuses on International Studies, the Norfolk Forum, and the University Senate.

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.

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.

Peter G. Decker, Jr. attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary for two years, 1955-1956 before continuing his studies in history and law at William and Mary. Decker was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1935 and died February 3, 2012. He was a Norfolk attorney and community benefactor. The "interview" is actually a monologue submitted on audiotape by Decker to James R. Sweeney, University Archivist. He fondly recollects his days at ODU, including the musical programs and "campus capers," the Honor Council, fraternities, and student life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

G. William Whitehurst served ODU in the History Department from 1950-1963, and was Dean of Students from 1963-1968. He successfully ran for Congress and served as Representative to Virginia's Second Congressional District from 1968-1987, at which time he returned to ODU to teach in the Political Science Department. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 12, 1925. The interview discusses his background, the teaching profession and his techniques, changes in student interests, his involvement during massive resistance, his views on President Webb, his run for Congress, ODU's television programs with WTAR, the student honor system, and student unrest in the 1960s.

Statement made by G. William Whitehurst on his background and experience working at ODU as part of his oral history interview.

G. William Whitehurst served ODU in the History Department from 1950-1963, and was Dean of Students from 1963-1968. He successfully ran for Congress and served as Representative to Virginia's Second Congressional District from 1968-1987, at which time he returned to ODU to teach in the Political Science Department. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 12, 1925. The interview discusses his background, the teaching profession and his techniques, changes in student interests, his involvement during massive resistance, his views on President Webb, his run for Congress, ODU's television programs with WTAR, the student honor system, and student unrest in the 1960s.

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. 2:07:00