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William S. Armstrong served as president of the Indiana University Foundation from 1952 to 1983. He also attended Indiana University as an undergraduate. He discusses Indiana University sports and school spirit during his days as a student. When talking about his time with the Indiana University Foundation, he talks about financial aid, donations, and the development of Crest toothpaste.

Estella Boaz was a student from 1917 to 1923 and she majored in Spanish with a minor in English. After graduating she taught Spanish in Clayton, New Mexico from 1924-1926. She discusses her childhood and family growing up in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She discusses her time as a student at Indiana University, specifically mentioning football games and classes she attended. She also discusses the impact of World War 1 on campus and her family.

James Dye attended Indiana University from 1949 to 1953. After graduation he served as a real estate officer in Korea and went to work in real estate and construction. His university connection continued and he was appointed to the board of trustees. He discusses the search for President Ehrlich, his impressions of past and present presidents, the relationship between research and teaching, and how Indiana University has changed over time.

Harry Gonso attended Indiana University as an undergraduate from 1966 to 1970. He played on the football team and discusses balancing his classes and athletics. Right after graduation, he attended Indiana University School of Law and then went into practice in Indiana. Gonso had remained involved with Indiana University, serving on the board of trustees from 1976 until the time of this interview.

Born on April 13, 1937, Moses Gray attended Indiana University on a football scholarship from 1957 until approximately 1961. In this interview, he discusses the directions his career has taken, from being a New York Jet to a lifelong career with General Motors, and his continuing involvement with Indiana University. He recalls his years as a student at the university and the racism he experienced as well as the exposure to academic and athletic excellence. He is working in the area of fundraising to promote the development of the Neal Marshall Black Culture Center at Indiana University to increase understanding among students, and between students and professors. Gray also speaks fondly of Herman B Wells and of his own involvement with the Indiana University Foundation.

Vernon Huffman was born in Mooreland, Indiana, in 1914. He grew up and attended school in and near New Castle, Indiana, before coming to Indiana University in 1932. Huffman describes his involvement in college sports and fraternity and campus life. He also describes his career as a professional baseball player, manager of a dairy, and in the FBI. Subsequent to getting a law degree in 1940, Huffman continued his involvement in Indiana University with its alumni organizations.