Millisen, Robert May 8, 1996

Creator:

Kraemer, Peter

Scope and content:

Robert Millisen came to Indiana University in 1937 as a professor and later administrator in the speech pathology division of the Department of Speech. Prior to this, Millisen discusses his experiences at Creighton College, Simpson College in Iowa, and the University of Iowa. He also speaks of the Great Depression, his father's career as a railroad engineer, and how he entered the field of speech pathology. In addition, he recalls the creation of a speech pathology residence clinic at Indiana University, and the dedication and funding provided by the sorority, Psi Iota Xi, for the creation of speech services for handicapped children in the state of Indiana.

Physical description:

35 pages; 2 tapes; index

Subjects:

Great Depression
railroad engineers
speech pathology
speech pathology residence clinic
speech pathology professor

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