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Spencer, Robert C.

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Spencer, Robert C. #1 (1920-1999): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SP34.1
Scope and Contents

Spencer, founding president of Sangamon State University, briefly recalls his early academic career at Miami University in Ohio and the University of Chicago; private tutoring; University of Rhode Island; his arrival in Springfield to launch Sangamon State University; the acquisition of the Clayville historic site; and restoring houses in Vermont.

1 tape, 45 mins., 16 pp. Interview by Richard Henderson, 1983 OPEN See collateral file

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Spencer, Robert C. #2 (1920-1999): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-SP34.2
Scope and Contents Spencer, first President of Sangamon State University, discusses SSU from its beginning in 1969: his previous position at the University of Rhode Island, being hired as President, move to Springfield, Illinois, recruiting administration and faculty, first year problems, Vice-President for Academic Affairs George Cohen, interviews and memos, development of curriculum and academic programs, John Keiser, early faculty, administrative and library appointments, SSU as an upper level university,...
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