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Born on February 21, 1923, William R. "Dick" Adams is a native resident of Bloomington, Indiana, who earned his undergraduate degree in zoology from Indiana University in 1944, his masters degree in anthropology in 1949, and joined the faculty of the university in 1955 as a member of the Department of Anthropology. In this interview, he discusses the town of Bloomington, his family's involvement in the stone industry and banking, and his early interaction with Indiana University. In addition, he discusses his various roles as game warden (police officer), anthropologist, zoologist, professor, and banker. Adams speaks of racial problems and crime in Bloomington as they developed in the second half of the twentieth century. Finally, he details the creation of the collection which comprises his bone lab, now under the care of the university.

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.

Born on August 31, 1912, Robert F. Borkenstein was a member of the Indiana University until 1983 and chair of what is now the Department of Criminal Justice until 1970. He was one of the founders of the study of this area at Indiana University. Beginning with a fledgling department entitled Police Administration, he speaks of the development of the criminal justice field, alternately called criminology, which included aspects of the forensic sciences, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, and law. Borkenstein recalls many of the important changes the field has undergone including the development of breathalizer testing, blood alcohol testing, the Miranda decision, and, more recently, DNA evidence. Some of the most prominent institutions in this interview are the Indiana State Police, the Indiana State Police Academy, Northwestern University, Indiana University, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Born on October 24, 1943, John W. Brooks came to Indiana University in 1962 on a track scholarship and stayed to earn his undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Brooks then began his career working the Department of Financial Aid at Indiana University and progressed through various positions to his current job as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at the university. Brooks speaks of his many experiences at Indiana University as an African-American including those involving racism, segregation, integration, interracial dating, and the Civil Rights Movement. In addition, Brooks speaks of his involvement in the fraternity, Omega Psi Chi, and the environment of the community of Bloomington, Indiana. He also discusses the minority students at Indiana University, the Groups program, and the development of plans for the Neal Marshall Black Culture Center. He cites Herman Hudson and Jimmy Ross as two colleagues who exerted much positive influence at the university.

Born on October 25, 1932, Claus Clüver came to Indiana University from Hamburg, Germany from 1957 through 1959, and permanently in 1964, to help found the Department of Comparative Literature. Clüver served in several positions including associate instructor, lecturer, associate professor, and full professor of comparative literature. In addition, he helped to begin overseas studies programs through Indiana University in Hamburg, Germany and in São Paulo, Brazil. In this interview, Clüver discusses the development and history of comparative literature and his involvement in the creation of the Interarts Studies Program at Indiana University. He speaks of international students at the university, racism, campus changes, changes in enrollment, and some of the effects of the energy crisis on the university. Finally, some of the names prominent in Clüver's interview and in the field of comparative literature are Horst Frenz, Ulrich Weisstein, Mary Ellen Solt, and Clifford Flannigan.

Frank K. Edmondson earned his undergraduate degree in 1933 and his masters degree in 1934 from Indiana University. After earning his Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard, he joined the Indiana University Department of Astronomy in 1937, and became chairman of the department in 1944, a position he held until 1978. He speaks of his academic roots at Seymour High School, his experiences at Indiana University, and his use and/or association with the Lowell, Harvard, Goethe Link, and Kirkwood observatories. In addition, Edmondson speaks of many of the leading figures in the field of astronomy, including Henry Norris Russell and Wilber Cogshall, and he discusses the development and changes undergone by the Indiana University Department of Astronomy. He recalls the effects of Sputnik on this field and his involvement with associations such as the National Science Foundation, or NSF, and the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, or AURA. Finally, he recalls his experiences and interactions with many people at Indiana University including Herman B Wells and Alfred Kinsey.

Paul Eisenberg joined the Indiana University faculty in 1966 as a member of the Philosophy Department, where he served until 1997. In this interview, he discusses the developments of and his experiences with the Philosophy Department, especially emphasizing his years as department chair. Eisenberg also speaks of his early life and his education, in addition to his teaching views and practices. Finally, he discusses the faculty council.

Milton Fisk, born February 15, 1932, discusses his early life and education. He discusses becoming interested in philosophy, studying abroad, teaching it, and how its concepts have changed. He talks about comming to Indiana University (IU) and his first impressions and how its changed. He speaks of his involvement in radical politics including the faculty union and collective bargaining at IU.

Born on February 24, 1916 in New York, New York, Gaber accepted a position as music professor with the university I 1960. Gaber discusses his education and experience as the son of immigrants growing up in the Lower East Side. He discusses his time at Juilliard Conservatory, his experiences in his early career as a percussionist, and his transition to professor in 1960. He also discusses his development of the percussion curriculum in the music school. Finally, he gives details about his experience retiring from the university and what he has done post-retirement.

Born on March 3, 1931 in London, England, Harry Maurice Gould served as faculty member in the Engish Department and Comparative Literature Department. Harry discusses his family background, his experiences as a Fulbright Scholar at IU and as in instructor starting in 1962. Additionally, he discusses the development of Film Studies courses on campus and his tenure as Chair of the Department of Comparative Literature from 1990-1996.