College of Engineering (University of Michigan) Oral History Interviews, 2003

Summary

Creator:

University of Michigan. College of Engineering.

Abstract:

Oral histories of University of Michigan College of Engineering faculty members, conducted by Enid Galler in 2003, discussing their background, education, careers, and the college and university

Extent:

17 audiocassettes

Language:

English

Call Number:

2011113

Authors:

Finding aid created by Christopher Schunter, September 2011

Background

Scope and Content:

The University of Michigan College of Engineering Oral History Interviews are comprised of typed transcripts and audio cassette tapes of nine interviews with retired faculty members recorded during an oral history project undertaken by the college. The interviews were conducted by Enid H. Galler in 2003.

Interviews typically include information on the subject's background, education, and family, and commentary on his or her career and overall involvement with the university. The interviews also contain a great deal of information on the administration of, and issues within the College of Engineering, as well as on the operation of the university as a whole.

Biographical / Historical:

Oral history project conducted by Enid Galler in 2003 to document the history of the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

Acquisition Information:

The oral history interview tapes and transcripts were received from the University of Michigan College of Engineering (donor no. 1884 ) in December 2006.

Accruals:

Periodic additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Formats:

Oral histories.
Sound recordings.

Names:

University of Michigan. College of Engineering.
University of Michigan -- Faculty.
Adamson, Thomas Charles.
Balzhiser, Richard E.
Benford, Harry.
Buning, Harm Leopold.
Burks, Arthur W. (Arthur Walter), 1915-2008.
Duderstadt, James J., 1942-
Frey, Donald Welson.
Galler, Enid H.
Harden, Elaine.
Howe, Robert Milton, 1925-
Smith, Goff.
Wyman, Irma.