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

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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, enrollment, and its administrative structure.

7 tapes, 495 mins., 109 pp. Interview by Nancy Hunt, 1982-83. OPEN See collateral file

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8.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and memoir in the Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,4156

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