33460 total results

A nine-page draft of the history of the USS Vulcan; includes a brief history of USS Vulcan II (1909-1921) and a more detailed history of USS Vulcan (AR-5) from 1939 through 1963; also includes a list of commanding officers from 1941 to 1963; and the ship's technical statistics.

An eight-page history of the USS Vulcan; includes a brief history of USS Vulcan II (1909-1921) and a more detailed history of USS Vulcan III (AR-5) from 1939 through 1966.

Two-page summary of the history of the USS Vulcan; includes brief descriptions of the ship's service during World War I (Vulcan II) and World War II (Vulcan - AR-5), its various repair and support assignments and major milestones for the ship's crew.

Mr. W. Bruce Shafer was a Norfolk native, politician and businessman. He was also an honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1894 and died in 1990. This interview is in two parts. The first interview, January 12, 1977, discusses his family and personal background, war bonuses for veterans, Andrew Mellon, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Norfolk City Council Election of 1928. The second interview, February 16, 1977, discusses Schafer's Congressional candidacy in 1930, political corruption, and his involvement with the development of Military Circle Mall.

Mr. W. Bruce Shafer was a Norfolk native, politician and businessman. He was also an honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1894 and died in 1990. This interview is in two parts. The first interview, January 12, 1977, discusses his family and personal background, war bonuses for veterans, Andrew Mellon, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Norfolk City Council Election of 1928. The second interview, February 16, 1977, discusses Schafer's Congressional candidacy in 1930, political corruption, and his involvement with the development of Military Circle Mall.

General Lemuel Cornick Shepherd, Jr., a Norfolk native, was a General in and Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 10, 1896 and died August 6, 1990. The interview discusses his background growing up in Norfolk, Virginia and his military experiences. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith.

Dr. Dorothy Evelyn Stanley, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1975 as a member of the Department of Foreign Languages. She is also the author of two books: "They Call it Courage" and "How to Live Creatively." She was born in Nuremburg, Germany in 1910 and died on August 14, 2000. The interview discusses her background and education in Europe, her views on Hitler and anti-Semitism, being expelled from the University of Heidelberg because she was 1/16th Jewish, her holocaust experiences, and memories of her arrival in the United States in 1937. The interview also discusses her experiences teaching at the Norfolk Division, developments in the Department of Foreign Languages, and her interest in painting and astrology.

Dr. Dorothy Evelyn Stanley, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1975 as a member of the Department of Foreign Languages. She is also the author of two books: "They Call it Courage" and "How to Live Creatively." She was born in Nuremburg, Germany in 1910 and died on August 14, 2000. The interview discusses her background and education in Europe, her views on Hitler and anti-Semitism, being expelled from the University of Heidelberg because she was 1/16th Jewish, her holocaust experiences, and memories of her arrival in the United States in 1937. The interview also discusses her experiences teaching at the Norfolk Division, developments in the Department of Foreign Languages, and her interest in painting and astrology. Interview transcribed by Charlotte Smith.

Eight-page list of ports visited by the USS Vulcan from July 1941 to November 1966.

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance.

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance.

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance.

A poem with illustrations describing ship life for a U.S.S. Iowa crew member, who would "go crazy if it wasn't for the band" and would also like to "go across and smash the Kaiser's schemes." Includes a handwritten letter on the back describing various terms and expressions used in the United States Navy, as well as an encounter with a Norwegian sailing ship and four Eskimos.

A poem with illustrations describing an U.S.S. Iowa crew member looking back on ship service during the First World War while being stationed in Norfolk.

Church bulletin from the U.S.S. Iowa, dated Sunday May 12, 1918, announcing a concert for the ship's band and relgious services. Bulletin includes a sermon, a poem, and advice on how to avoid trouble when going ashore.

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:37:29

Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. began his law practice in Norfolk in 1922, was governor of Virginia from 1942-1946, president of University of Virginia, Charlottesville from 1947-1959, chairman of the Commission on Goals for Higher Education in the South in 1961. He was born on February 11, 1897 and died June 9, 1981. This interview is in two parts. The first interview done in 1975 discusses the early history of ODU -- the involvement of Darden and other individuals, community and state response to the college, financial support, former administrators, and transition from college to university status. The second interview in 1978 discusses Darden's background, his impressions of Norfolk throughout the years, his political career, Virginia politics, his thoughts on Billy Prieur and the Byrd political organization, many of the people he dealt with during his political career, and massive resistance. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, four sides. Audio quality is good. 1:16:35

Dr. Dorothy Evelyn Stanley, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1960-1975 as a member of the Department of Foreign Languages. She is also the author of two books: "They Call it Courage" and "How to Live Creatively." She was born in Nuremburg, Germany in 1910 and died on August 14, 2000. The interview discusses her background and education in Europe, her views on Hitler and anti-Semitism, being expelled from the University of Heidelberg because she was 1/16th Jewish, her holocaust experiences, and memories of her arrival in the United States in 1937. The interview also discusses her experiences teaching at the Norfolk Division, developments in the Department of Foreign Languages, and her interest in painting and astrology. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:42:20

Mr. W. Bruce Shafer was a Norfolk native, politician and businessman. He was also an honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1894 and died in 1990. This interview is in two parts. The first interview, January 12, 1977, discusses his family and personal background, war bonuses for veterans, Andrew Mellon, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Norfolk City Council Election of 1928. The second interview, February 16, 1977, discusses Schafer's Congressional candidacy in 1930, political corruption, and his involvement with the development of Military Circle Mall. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:34:04

Mr. W. Bruce Shafer was a Norfolk native, politician and businessman. He was also an honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1894 and died in 1990. This interview is in two parts. The first interview, January 12, 1977, discusses his family and personal background, war bonuses for veterans, Andrew Mellon, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Norfolk City Council Election of 1928. The second interview, February 16, 1977, discusses Schafer's Congressional candidacy in 1930, political corruption, and his involvement with the development of Military Circle Mall. Interview recorded on two cassette tape, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:35:33