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Mildred Alexander interviews Malcolm Kent, author of "Successful Executive Job-Hunting." Kent gives advice for future and current executives how to find and negotiate for the right job. 0:23:09

Mildred Alexander interviews Elaine Grossinger Etess whose parents Harry and Jennie founded Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel. During the interview Grossinger talks about her work at the hotel, being a working mother, as well as the famous guests who visited the hotel. 0:19:51

Mildred Alexander interviews country musician and entertainer Eddy Arnold. Arnold talks about show business, the changing musical tastes and fashion styles of teenagers, and his family life. 0:07:55

Mildred Alexander interviews fashion designer Rudi Gernreich, in which he discusses nudity in fashion that frees expression for the wearer, and the changing state of fashion. Gernreich is famous for the "monokini" (topless bathing suit for women). 0:18:29

Third part of a Mildred Alexander interview with psychologist Martin Shepard. Shepard talks about the tensions that married couples face. Shepard is the author of "Marathon 16" which is explores the dynamics of group therapy. 0:15:31

Second part of a Mildred Alexander interview with psychologist Martin Shepard. Shepard talks about touching and intimacy in relationships. Shepard is the author of "Marathon 16" which explores the dynamics of group therapy. 0:19:11

Footage of a talk-show taking place at WTAR television studios and footage of the WTAR 95.7 FM radio station. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:55

Footage of 1960 Azalea Festival Queen Paula Layton Pace, cutting a cake at the Garden Club of Norfolk and landing at Norfolk Municipal Airport to great fanfare, including a bouquet of azaleas from Mayor Fred Duckworth. Miss Pace is the daughter of former Secretary of the Army, Frank Pace. Footage has no sound until 1:15. Footage is not in chronological order. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:01:42

Segment from the Mildred Alexander Show, regarding the Alexander-Beegle store at Military Circle Mall. Alexander-Beegle was a high-end fashion staple in the Hampton Roads area with several locations, including a flagship store near the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Sound quality is garbled, but one can be able to make what is being said. Sound cuts off at 1:05. There is no picture from 1:06-1:08; 1:52-1:57. 0:02:15

Footage from the opening of the new Woolco department store at Little Creek East Shopping Center. Featured in the footage is Lester F. Davis, vice-president of F. W. Woolworth and general manager of Woolco and WTAR television personality Mildred Alexander is seen on one of the salesfloor televisions. Woolco was the department store branch of the five-and-dime Woolworth stores. Woolco struggled to gain a foothold in the competitive retail world and closed nationwide in 1983. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:01:04

A compilation of footage from various fashion shows featuring women's, men's, and children's clothing. A variety of styles are featured including eveningwear, bridal dresses, casualwear, and maternity clothes. Footage of after-show parties are featured as well. The footage may have been used as part of the Mildred Alexander Show. Most of the footage has no sound. There is sound at 7:04-7:48; 9:39-9:57; 10:26-10:40; and 11:43-11:55. Footage goes blank from 0:51-0:55 and 12:19-12:21. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:26:04

Mrs. Mildred Alexander, speaking at second convocation, November 20, 1957.

Left to right: Mrs. Mildred Alexander, Dr. Stanley Pliska, Mr. E.V. Peele.

Sandra Noel, left, first recipient of the Mildred Alexander Scholarship (for girls studying merchandising), is photographed with Mrs. Alexander, right, and Miss Ruth Branigan of the Merchandising Department.