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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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Eichhorn, Friedrich November 8, 1993

Friedrich Eichhorn, born October 16, 1930 in Gary, Indiana, was a student at Indiana University Northwest and Indiana University Bloomington. Upon graduation from law school, he returned to Gary to work in a law firm and eventually became a senior partner. He discusses his time at both Indiana University Northwest and Indiana University Bloomington as well as his time serving on the Board of Trustees.

Kimberling, Jack June 06, 1994

John "Jack" Farrell Kimberling, born on November 15, 1926 in Shelbyville, Indiana, was an alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington and the Indiana University Law School. He discusses his experiences on campus, as well as the changes pre- and post- WWII. Also, he discusses the V-12 program during World War II and the Navy during the Korean War, Lastly, he mentions his time on the IU Foundation Board of Directors and his time as a visiting professor for the Law School.

Miller, Jeanne S. November 16, 1993

Jeanne Miller attended Indiana University from 1943 to 1948. After her undergraduate studies she attended the Law School in Bloomington, graduating in 1948. In 1971 she was appointed to the Indiana University Board of Trustees, serving until 1974. In this interview she discusses campus and Bloomington during World War II, her experience as a female student in law school, her appointment to the Board of Trustees, and her experiences since.