Grohsmeyer, Frederick A., Jr. April 16, 1992

Creator:

Freedman, Jean

Scope and content:

Frederick Grohsmeyer, a psychologist and professor who graduated from DePauw University, was born on April 7, 1923. In this interview, he speaks of his days teaching at Earlham College and how this experience led him into active involvement in the creation of Indiana University East. Grohsmeyer discusses the planning and development of Indiana University East, the building and managing of this regional campus, and his views on teaching versus administration. He discusses the positive aspects of Indiana University East and the Indiana University regional campuses, especially their attraction to nontraditional students.

Physical location:

Interviews are housed in Radio-TV Building, Room 314. Copies of interview transcripts are also held by the IU Libraries University Archives. Contact archives@indiana.edu for more information. For other locations housing the interviews from this project, please contact the Center for Documentary Research and Practice office.

Physical description:

18 pages; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 60 minutes; index, 1 VHS

Subjects:

1944 GI Bill
Indiana University regional campuses
nontraditional students

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