Michael, R. Keith June 12, 1996

Creator:

Kraemer, Peter

Scope and content:

R. Keith Michael, professor of theatre, was born on November 16th, 1930 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. He served as the first Chair of the Department of Theatre and Drama from 1971 until his retirement in 1996. Keith discusses his background and education, time in the Navy, and his arrival at Indiana University in 1971. Also, he talks about the changes made in the Department of Theatre and Drama under his tenure as Chair. He discusses fundraising for the department and staffing issues encountered while he served as Chair. Lastly, he recalls his memories of teaching and discusses his retirement.

Physical description:

52 pp.; 3 tapes , 1 7/8 ips, 147 minutes; index[Number of pages, index; 16 bit/44.1 kbs .wav; Number of minutes-convert hours to minutes-e.g. 1 hour 12 minutes is 72 minutes]

Subjects:

acting
directing
fundraising
Great Depression
Korean War
student life
teaching
chair
theatre professor

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