Oral History Interview with Webb, Lewis Warrington, Jr.

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

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.

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. The second interview continues discussion about the 1940s and World War II; the development of the War Training Program; growth of the campus; and faculty salaries. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:23:58

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. The second interview continues discussion about the 1940s and World War II; the development of the War Training Program; growth of the campus; and faculty salaries.

Lewis Warrington Webb 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. In the third interview, Dr. Webb discusses the city's lease of Foreman Field; expansion to a four-year institution; finances; building and program needs; library and science buildings; relationship with the College of William and Mary and with state government, especially through racial integration issues. Note: Digital audio portion ends at page 39, before discussion about cooperative engineering program, combined city and college library, and fraternity and sorority housing. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:03:38

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. The fourth interview discusses various issues through the 1950s, including budget and faculty salary issues, the variety of roles Webb played on campus, his relationships with city and state officials, and racial segregation at ODU and Webb's involvement with the public school closings. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 1:01:43

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. The fourth interview discusses various issues through the 1950s, including budget and faculty salary issues, the variety of roles Webb played on campus, his relationships with city and state officials, and racial segregation at ODU and Webb's involvement with the public school closings.

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. The fifth interview discusses ODU's separation from William and Mary and the expansion of ODU through the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing urban renewal program; civil rights demonstrations; and the growth of the engineering program. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:01:43

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. The fifth interview discusses ODU's separation from William and Mary and the expansion of ODU through the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing urban renewal program; civil rights demonstrations; and the growth of the engineering program.

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: The first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975 and no digital audio is available. The second part was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good.

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: The first part of the interview was conducted on January 14, 1975 and no digital audio is available. The second part was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part. Note: This second part of the interview was conducted on August 16, 1976 to cover issues from the second tape in January 1975 that was stolen. Audio is available for the second part.

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. The seventh interview continues to discuss the growth of ODU through the 1960s, including student movements, student unrest, college integration, growth of athletics, Webb's decision to step down from the presidency, and the university relationship with the Lambert's Point neighborhood. Note: Question/answer at the end of page 109 about request to Governor Harrison for new Physical Education building is missing from audio. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:26:23

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. The seventh interview continues to discuss the growth of ODU through the 1960s, including student movements, student unrest, college integration, growth of athletics, Webb's decision to step down from the presidency, and the university relationship with the Lambert's Point neighborhood. Note: Question/answer at the end of page 109 about request to Governor Harrison for new Physical Education building is missing from audio.

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 campus construction and expansion in the 1960s, desegregating ODU, student demonstrations and the free speech movement.Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, three sides. Audio quality is good. 1:16:14

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 campus construction and expansion in the 1960s, desegregating ODU, student demonstrations and the free speech movement.

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. In this final interview, Webb discusses his involvement with the American Association of University Presidents (AAUP), his retirement and post-retirement teaching.