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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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Forbes, J. Thomas June 16, 1992

Thomas Forbes in an Indiana native who received his BA from Indiana University in the nineteen eighties. He served as the student body president and discusses the work he did in this capacity and the changes that he witnessed during the Ehrlich administration. He spends the bulk of his interview discussing cultural diversity, the Center on Philanthropy, and the different campuses of Indiana University.

Hartley, Joseph April 29, 1992

Joseph Hartley became a full professor at Indiana at the age of 32. He remained with the university for the rest of his career as a professor and also, as the associate dean of faculties and as Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs. Hartley discusses IUPUI, Indiana's business and law schools, diversity, Indiana University regional campuses, and student protest movements.

Hill, Emita December 3, 1993

Emita Hill obtained her Ph.D. in French and taught in New York City for many years before taking a position at Indiana University Kokomo. While there, she worked as a professor and eventually became the chancellor. Hill discusses her conversations with Tom Ehrlich, her work at Indiana University Kokomo and that campus's characteristics, finances and funding, and her opinions on the role of women in academia.