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Batson, Bob (Robert) (1923-1985): Interview and memoir

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Identifier: O-B321

Scope and Contents

Batson, a consultant in Public Administration, discusses the process by which Sangamon State University was formed in 1968-1970, the ideas which influenced its conception, the hiring of the first faculty, difficulties in the recruiting process and implementation of plans, concerns regarding cronyism and nepotism, and the opening of the university in 1970.

3 tapes, 270 min., 40 pp. Interview by Cullom Davis, 1979 OPEN See collateral file

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5.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,960

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