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194 interviews Audiotapes, transcripts, and collateral materials

Abstract Or Scope: 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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Abstract Or Scope: E. W. Kelley graduated from Indiana University in 1939. He remained involved with the university and with Bloomington, serving on a variety of boards and owning real estate in Bloomington. Kelley discusses his business career, his belief in the importance of internationalism on college campuses, and his opinions about Indiana University presidential leadership.

Abstract Or Scope: John Dowsley "Jack" Mulholland was born in Rochester, New York in 1927. He describes his career in the corporate world, during which time he moved to Evansville, Indiana. After three years there, he was recruited by Indiana University to come to Bloomington. There, he held the positions of assistant vice president of financial affairs and treasurer between 1972 and 1992. Mulholland also taught accounting and worked with community and alumni groups. He reflects upon the reputation and purpose of Indiana University and the role of higher education in general.