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Indiana University, Center for Documentary Research and Practice

Indiana University Oral History Archive, 1991-1998

194 interviews Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral materials
This project is a compilation of interviews of subjects with strong ties to and memories of Indiana University, primarily at the Bloomington campus, including former students, faculty, and staff, among others. The information spans most of the twentieth century and deals with the administrations under presidents Herman B Wells, John Ryan, Thomas Ehrlich, and Myles Brand. The project occurred in two parts. The first round of interviews was with administrators, trustees, and other high-ranking members of the university hierarchy. The second round of interviews was with senior faculty from a number of departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. The project is a survey of Indiana University's history as a whole including information about various academic departments, athletics, student organizations, campus growth, and the university's growth in the twentieth century. This project was funded by President Emeritus John Ryan.
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Bain, Wilfred C. May 23, 1994

Wilfred C. Bain, born January 20, 1908 and died March 7, 1997, discusses his life experiences prior to arriving at Indiana University. He discusses his childhood, family history, and education. He also discusses his experiences teaching at Houghton College and North Texas State University. He discusses changes made to the IU School of Music degree requirements, early music, jazz, and opera. Finally, he discusses his life and activities since retiring from the university in 1978.

Barnett, John Vincent January 13, 1994

John Vincent Barnett was born in Lapel, Indiana, in 1912. He left Indiana University in 1933, but without a degree. He briefly describes student life in the early days of the Great Depression and his career after leaving Indiana University. Further, he describes his activities with the Indiana University Alumni Association, his son's education at the Indiana University School of Law, and challenges for Indiana University leadership in the nineteen nineties.

Caress, Mark April 22, 1994

Mark Caress received his BA from Indiana University in 1948 and stayed involved with the university for many years thereafter earning an advanced degree, as a teacher, and as president of the Indiana University Alumni Association. He went on to a career in baking, serving as a bank president for 20 years. Caress discusses the differences between undergraduate and graduate life, Indiana University presidents, the campus atmosphere after World War II, and what he sees in the future for Indiana University.