Jones, Frank B. February 6, 1992

Creator:

Freedman, Jean

Scope and content:

Frank B. Jones, born on April 3, 1923, came to Indiana University as a freshman in 1942 and, after three and a half years of service in the United States Army during World War II, returned to Indiana University to complete his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He then remained at the university to work in the alumni office for over forty years. In this interview, Jones speaks of his days as a student with regard to World War II and campus housing. In addition, he emphasizes the activities of the alumni office such as the organization of the Mini University, or alumni continuing education, and alumni family camps like Shawnee Bluffs. He also speaks of his association with Alice Nelson, Herman B Wells, and George Heighway, among many others.

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:

23 pages; 2 tapes, 1 7/8 ips, 102 minutes; index, 1 VHS

Subjects:

class reunions
Indiana University alumni family camp
international alumni
Northwest Ordinance Bicentennial
Shawnee Bluffs
student housing
university growth
World War II
assistant alumni secretary

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