Oral History Interview with Peele, E. Vernon

Dean E. Vernon Peele, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1948-1975 as Assistant Director from 1948-1956, Dean of Instruction from 1956-1966, and Dean of Arts & Sciences from 1966-1975. He was born in South Carolina. After a brief discussion of his background, the interview discusses his recollections of the college from 1948 when he began as Assistant to Dr. Webb until his retirement in 1975. Topics include the reaction of the College of William & Mary to the Norfolk Division's early development, the academic development of the college, and the college's community and military relationships. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. (NOTE: an additional tape OH 145 on April 11, 1985 was unplayable; no transcript.) 0:56:34

Dean E. Vernon Peele, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1948-1975 as Assistant Director from 1948-1956, Dean of Instruction from 1956-1966, and Dean of Arts & Sciences from 1966-1975. He was born in South Carolina. After a brief discussion of his background, the interview discusses his recollections of the college from 1948 when he began as Assistant to Dr. Webb until his retirement in 1975. Topics include the reaction of the College of William & Mary to the Norfolk Division's early development, the academic development of the college, and the college's community and military relationships.