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Herman Hudson, 1923 - 2003, served as dean of Afro-Americans Affairs (1970 - 1981) and founded and chaired the Department of Afro-American Studies (1970 - 1972, 1981 - 1985). He discusses his educ++ation and teaching experience in Afghanistan prior to coming to IU. He explains how he established the department of Afro-American Studies, the recruiting of minority faculty, and efforts to build a Black Culture Center on campus. He discusses his retirement and continued interest in the Department of Afro-American studies.

Born August 17, 1917 in Kiev, Ukraine, Harry Pratter was a professor of law at Indiana University Bloomington. In this interview he discusses his childhood, education, and arrival at Indiana University. He recounts student protests and riots on campus in the late 60s and early 70s, and discusses the impact of McCarthyism on the university. Further, he discusses the controversy over the Kinsey Institute.

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.