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Indiana University Center for the Study of History and Memory.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc110.
Abstract: In this project, James P. White, the American Bar Association
consultant on legal education, discusses the history, changes, goals,
conflicts, and mission of that institution. He describes his involvement in
legal education activities and the occasionally rocky relations between the
association and the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar. Law
schools, legal specialization, and the commercialization of the legal
profession are also major topics within this interview.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc001.
Abstract: The American Foundations Oral History Project consists of a series of interviews with prominent American philanthropists,
each of whom relates their background, the development of their values, and their philosophies of philanthropy. The purpose
and state of American philanthropy, including those family foundations and corporate foundations, form a central topic, as
do the recent trend of increasing diversity and opinions on grant evaluation and philanthropic assessment. In addition, many
interviewees comment on the role of government in philanthropy and the system of ethics at play in American philanthropy.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc002.
Abstract: These interviews discuss the construction of the Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona and the negotiations that took place with
the Papagos Indian Tribe in order to obtain the lease of the land. The issues of mineral rights and university and community
relations are discussed in theseinterviews.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc005.
Abstract: Edward O. Craft, former senior legislative counsel to the House of
Representatives, recounts his early life, education, work in Washington, DC,
and his retirement into private practice as a partner in the law firm of
Wickham, Craft & Cihlar.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc006.
Abstract: Ernest D. Butler discusses his career and his involvement in the
civil rights movement in Indiana.
Indiana University Center for the Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc007.
Abstract: Hobert Billingsley shares his life experiences. He discusses his
childhood, education, and work experiences. He discusses his passion for diving
and recalls those people and places which have made an impact on his life.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc008.
Abstract: John M. Cooper, a professor of physical education at Indiana
University, discusses his life-long love of basketball, its history, its
development over the years, and his time as a player and coach of the sport. He
also talks about his current interests in kinesiology and biomechanics.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc009.
Abstract: Mary Margaret H. Barr-Koon talks about her experience as a woman in academia and the
issue of bilingualism in schools. She talks extensively about her travels
around the world and the experiences she encountered acting as an interpreter.
During the interview she talks about her relationship with her family and her
husband's children.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc010.
Abstract: Raymond Seifert, born January 1, 1920 and died September 17, 1996,
discusses his experiences in World War II. He also touches upon his opinions of
war in general.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc011.
Abstract: This project consists of one interview with Robert C. Wiles, who
discusses his life and experiences, especially with regard to the community in
Bloomington, Indiana. He shares his memories of his military experiences prior
to World War I, his educational experiences at Indiana University, and his work
experiences at his family's drug store. In addition, he speaks of the character
and quality of life in the first third of the twentieth century.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc014.
Abstract: In this project, the life and political career of Helen Gahagan
Douglas are detailed in the context of her Hollywood connections and California
home. Although Douglas briefly enjoyed opera and acting careers, the majority
of the interviews focus on her political activities. A Democrat, she served as
a representative from California in the United States House of Representatives
from 1944 to 1950, before being defeated by Richard Nixon in her bid for
congressional senator. In addition, Douglas' personal life and characteristics
are important topics in many of the interviews.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc015.
Abstract: This project is comprised of interviews regarding Homer E.
Capehart and in particular, his political career as a Republican United States
senator from the state of Indiana from 1944 to 1962. Often emphasized in the
interviews is Capehart's organization of the Cornfield Conference in 1938 which
served to rejuvenate the Republican Party in Indiana. Also much discussed is
Capehart's legendary business acumen and status as a wealthy self-made man,
proud of his humble origins. Many of the interviews also deal with national
politics, Capehart's friends and political opponents, his impact and influence
in Congress (through the Senate Banking and Currency Committee and the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee), his personal characteristics, communism, and the
reasons for his unexpected defeat in 1962 at the hands of Birch E. Bayh,
Jr.
Indiana University Center for the Study of History and Memory.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc016.
Abstract: This project contains an interview with Marion Woltman, the late
Mr. Donnelly's wife. Ms. Woltman, born in 1877, discusses her marriage to the
former congressman, author, and vice presidential candidate for the People's
Party. She talks about her early childhood, in particular, her emigration to
the United States from Norway. Ms. Woltman also speaks about her job as
secretary for Mr. Donnelly at the Representative before they were married. Ms. Woltman
reflects on her late husband's reading and eating habits and discusses the
circumstances surrounding his death in 1901.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc017.
Abstract: This collection primarily covers Roush's time spent as United
States Representative (D) from the 5th District of Indiana between 1959 and
1969, though his education and history prior to national politics are
mentioned. Major topics of discussion include his campaigns, work on the
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the flood control reservoirs in northern
Indiana, as well as his position on the Committee on Science and Astronautics.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc018.
Abstract: This collection of interviews focuses on the political career of
John E. Hurt. The bulk of the collection consists of Mr. Hurt's interviews
where he speaks about his role as a leading Democratic fundraiser and political
advisor to several gubernatorial candidates and governors in Indiana from the
late nineteen forties through the early nineteen sixties. The other interviews
offer background and specifics about Hurt's political career and actions.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc020.
Abstract: This collection of interviews offers some insight into Dr. Martin
Luther King's character and strength as a leader. It also provides some
information about the role of adult education in the Civil Rights Movement and
how that facilitated social change.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc021.
Abstract: The interviews contained in this project revolve around the life of Melvyn Douglas
and include information about his biographical history, his family, his theatrical,
motion picture, and television acting career, and his efforts during World War II.
The interviewees include fellow actors and actresses, the man himself, former
employees, and others who came into contact with Melvyn Douglas throughout his
life.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc022.
Abstract: Malcolm A. Hoffman discusses his relationship with Morris L. Ernst, best known for his defense in the censorship case againstUlysses
by James Joyce.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc024.
Abstract: The central focus of this project is the life of William Fortune,
who lived from 1863 to 1942. Interviewees are the daughters of Indiana
businessman William Fortune, a friend and father-in-law of Eli Lilly. They tell
about their life in Indianapolis at the turn of the century and offer
recollections of associations with famous people like the Lillys and James
Whitcomb Riley.
Indiana University Center for Documentary Research and Practice.
Center for Documentary Research and Practice, IU Bloomington.
ohrc003.
Abstract: Charles Taft discusses politics in Cincinnati during the late
1920s. He talks about his brother, Robert A. Taft, and his political
career.