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In the summer and fall of 1979, Professors Valerie Quinney and James Findlay of the URI History Department conducted a series of interviews with 26 members of the University of Rhode Island administrative staff and faculty regarding events that had a direct influence on the students, staff, and faculty of the University primarily during the mid 1960’s through to the early 1970’s. The first interview was conducted on May 21, 1979 and the last interview occurred on November 15th. A subsequent interview with Francis P. Allen, Head of the URI Library from to 1969 took place on August 7, 1981 was added to the collection later.
University of Rhode Island Oral History, Mss. Gr. 39, University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections.
The collection consists of a series of interviews with 26 members of the University of Rhode Island administrative staff and faculty regarding events that had a direct influence on the students, staff, and faculty of the University primarily during the mid 1960’s through to the early 1970’s.
The collection contains 38 original tapes and 9 duplicate copies. There are no transcripts for this collection. Except for where noted, signed release forms accompany each interview.
A comprehensive index listing of subjects, individuals, and events was compiled in the summer of 1980 by Ms. Karen Romanko. The index is included at the end of the collection.
During the indexing phase of the project, each tape was keyed to the frame counter of a tape recorder, but because two different recording machines were used, two different tape counter measuring standards were employed. Most of the tapes were indexed using a machine that measured 680 units per side of a 90 minute tape. However, the Baum, Beckman, Crandall, Farnum, Ferrante, and the Fiske tapes were indexed using a machine that measured 440 units per side of a 90 minute tape. This may result in the need for recalculation when attempting to locate a segment of interest.
After processing, the collection was arranged in a single series as follows:
Open for research.
The collection was transferred in 1980.
The custodial history is unknown.
The collection was processed by David Maslyn in 1980.
Terms governing use and reproduction: Photocopying and scanning of materials is a fee based service available in the repository and is allowed at the discretion of the Archivist when in compliance to the Unit's policy on copyright and publication.
The collection contains 38 original tapes and 9 duplicate copies arranged alphabetically by interviewee’s last name. Supplemental material accompany the Hall, Farnum, and Sullivan interview tapes; a card index for the interviews is located at the end of the collection.
The Series is arranged alphabetically by interviewee’s last name.
1 tape
2 tapes
2 tapes
4 tapes, 1 copy
4 tapes, 1 copy
1 tape, 1 copy
1 tape. Also includes articles, authored wholly or in part by the interviewee, discussing academic differences between traditional and adult education.
1 tape
1 tape
2 tapes
1 tape
4 tapes, 1 copy. No signed release form.
1 tape. Also includes 2 booklets: Progress and Plans at the University of Rhode Island 1966-1976; 1970-1980, and Decade for Decision at the University of Rhode Island, 1960.
1 tape. Also contains 2 booklets: Progress and Plans at the University of Rhode Island 1966-1976; 1970-1980, and Decade for Decision at the University of Rhode Island, 1960.
3 tapes
2 tapes, 1 copy
2 tapes
1 tape. No signed release.
2 tapes
2 tapes
1 tape
1 tape
1 tape
1 tape. Also contains a booklet: Psychological Testing for Police Selection 1976.
2 tapes, 1 copy
1 tape
2 tapes