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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.

Maynard Hine served as chairman of the Oral Pathology and Periodontology of the Indiana University Dental School, Dean of the Dental School, and the IUPUI Chancellor. He discusses his involvement in the dental profession and dental teaching. He also talks about the growth of IUPUI and his experiences there, and what it was like working under different administrations.

Stuart P. Holmquest received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1937. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he went to work in the glass business. He eventually became chairman and chief executive officer of Brockway. Holmquest maintained his connection with Indiana University serving as an Indiana University Foundation member and as Advisory Council member. He discusses his undergraduate experiences at Indiana University, his service on Indiana University boards, the university's financial concerns, and the challenges facing minority and international students.

Herman Hudson, 1923 - 2003, served as dean of Afro-Americans Affairs (1970 - 1981) and founded and chaired the Department of Afro-American Studies (1970 - 1972, 1981 - 1985). He discusses his educ++ation and teaching experience in Afghanistan prior to coming to IU. He explains how he established the department of Afro-American Studies, the recruiting of minority faculty, and efforts to build a Black Culture Center on campus. He discusses his retirement and continued interest in the Department of Afro-American studies.

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.

Glenn Irwin attended Indiana University from 1938 to 1944, obtaining his undergraduate and medical degrees in only six years. He remained at Indiana University as a professor and administrator, serving as Dean of the Medical School, Chancellor of IUPUI, and vice president of Indiana University Indianapolis. He discusses his medical training, his administrative work, and the development of IUPUI.

Barbara Mae Jacobs, née Barrow, was born in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1926. She came to Indiana University in 1944 and graduated in 1948. She describes her education in home economics, her short career in education, and her family life in Cleveland, Ohio. She also describes her work on the board of the Indiana University Foundation, its fundraising efforts, and university funding in general. She also reflects on the greater role women have taken in politics and other areas of the public arena.

Daniel James was born in Logansport, Indiana, in 1905. He earned a bachelor's degree at Indiana University from 1923 to 1926 and a law degree from 1926 to 1929. He describes his student days at Indiana University, memorable professors, his legal career in New York City after graduation, and his work with the Indiana University Foundation.

Born on December 15, 1908, Paul G. Jasper first came to Indiana University as an undergraduate in 1927 and earned his law degree in 1932. He speaks of his career as a attorney and, at one time, member of the Indiana Supreme Court. In addition, Jasper recalls the effects of the Great Depression on campus life. After service in World War II, he was again active in the Indiana University alumni association and the varsity club. He is also a member of the distinguished alumni association. Jasper played varsity football and basketball during his years as a student. Finally, he discusses the effects of financial difficulties at Indiana University.