Riegel, Robert Edgar, 1897-1983
Biography
Robert Riegel was born on Dec. 4, 1897 in Reading, PA. He graduated from Carroll College in 1919 and was hired by Dartmouth College as a member of the Citizenship Department in 1922 and became a member of the History Department in 1934. He retired in 1964 as Professor of History Emeritus. Robert Riegel died in Hanover, NH in 1983.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Oral history interview of Robert Riegel
Collection
Identifier: DOH-251
DOH-251
Date(s):
1975-05-21
Abstract
Robert Riegel, Professor of History Emeritus 1922-1964. Oral history interview documenting his career at Dartmouth College. Professor Reigel speaks of the "Industrial Civilization" Course, problems in joining the History department, and the nature of the department. Riegel talks about Social Sciences 1-2, 3-4, CEP and CAP problems in the latter portion of the itnerview. He also mentions Dickey as President,the Great Issues course and faculty as lecturers, Halsey Edgerton, Craven Laycock,...