Oral History Interview with Wilson, Harrison B.

Harrison B. Wilson, born in 1928, was the president of Norfolk State University (Virginia) from 1975-1997. His wife, Lucy Wilson, is a former ODU faculty and administrator. The interview discusses his personal background and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. He also discusses his presidency at NSU, the Virginia Plan for Equal Opportunity, and the benefits of black colleges. The interview took place on the campus of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:50:43

Harrison B. Wilson, born in 1928, was the president of Norfolk State University (Virginia) from 1975-1997. His wife, Lucy Wilson, is a former ODU faculty and administrator. The interview discusses his personal background and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. He also discusses his presidency at NSU, the Virginia Plan for Equal Opportunity, and the benefits of black colleges. The interview took place on the campus of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia.