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John "Jack" Farrell Kimberling, born on November 15, 1926 in Shelbyville, Indiana, was an alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington and the Indiana University Law School. He discusses his experiences on campus, as well as the changes pre- and post- WWII. Also, he discusses the V-12 program during World War II and the Navy during the Korean War, Lastly, he mentions his time on the IU Foundation Board of Directors and his time as a visiting professor for the Law School.

Born on May 14, 1911, Pauline Ellis Kimmel came to Indiana University in 1929 and earned her undergraduate degree in 1933 in home economics. During her undergraduate years, she worked in the Audio Visual Department and in connection with the Department of the Extension division, and continued working there after her graduation until 1941. In this interview, Kimmel recalls her duties in the Audio Visual Department, the purpose of the department, and the changes it manifested through the years. She touches on some effects of the Great Depression and discusses the use of lantern slides and the film library in Indiana state schools for educational purposes. Kimmel also speaks of the men for whom she worked, including Hugh Norman, Robert Cavanaugh, and Walter Bittner.

Jay King attended Indiana University beginning in 1972. He was a student senator and student body president. He discusses these involvements in student government. He also talks about articles he wrote for the IDSabout John Ryan's presidency. After leaving Bloomington, Kind ended up working as a coin dealer and a businessman.

Born in 1930, Walter B. Kirkwood is a 1952 alumnus of Indiana University who served for two years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War before returning to the United States to begin a successful business career. He recalls his years as a student, discussing his involvement in Greek life, specifically with his fraternity, Sigma Nu, campus politics, and the impact of World War II veterans on campus. Later, Kirkwood actively participated in the Indiana University alumni association. In addition, he speaks of IUPUI, the financial problems facing the university, and his association with Herman B Wells and John Ryan.