Snyder, John W. May 26, 1994

Creator:

Freedman, Jean

Scope and content:

John W. Snyder was a professor of history at Indiana University starting in 1954. In his time at the university he also served as Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences until 1969 when he left the university to become President at Westmont College. In this interview he discusses his research on learning problems and the SAT, student unrest in the 1960s, and changes to Indiana University during his tenure. Also, he comments the financial problems facing universities across the country and provides several amusing anecdotes.

Physical description:

13 pp.; 1 tape, 1 7/8 ips, 33 minutes; index

Subjects:

African American students
Ballantine Lock-In
student protests
student riots
student unrest
associate dean of college of arts and sciences
history professor
vice chancellor

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