Ballard, William Whitney, 1906-1998
Biography
William Ballard was born on April 4, 1906 in Colrain, Mass. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a BS in 1928. In 1930 he was hired by the college as Professor of Biology and Anatomy. He also served as Associate Director of Great Issues from 1948-1950. He retired with Emeritus status in 1984. He died in 1998.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Oral history interview with William Ballard.
Collection
Identifier: DOH-216
DOH-216
Date(s):
1975-02-25 to 1975-03-06
Abstract
William Ballard, Class of 1928, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Anatomy 1930-1984, Associate Director of Great Issues 1948-1950. Oral history interview documenting his career at Dartmouth College. He discusses the curriculum, teaching reform, faculty organization and the tensions between biology, botany and zoology departments and faculty disagreements. He describes his involvement with the Committee on Standing and Conduct, Committee Advisory to the President, Great Issues Steering...