Ralph Burns oral history interview
Description
The oral history interview of Ralph Burns is comprised of two audiocassette recordings and a tape log of the recordings. The interview was conducted by Arthur Wilson on Dec. 11, 1974 in Hanover, NH. The entire interview runs for approximately two hours. Professor Burns describes the academic opposition to instruction of education and teaching education at Dartmouth. He also describes his colleagues in the department: George Scott, Bill Geiger, Louis Benezet, Frances Childs, and Don Morrisson. Professor Burns relates the tensions within the department and those between President Hopkins and Arthur Wright. He tells of attempts to eliminate the Education Department.
Dates
- 1974-12-11
Creator
- Burns, Ralph Arthur, 1897-1975 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (3 sound cassettes, 3 sound cassette access copies, 1 tape log (3 pages))
4 Digital File(s)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Ralph Burns, Professor Emeritus of Education 1928-1963. Oral history interview documenting his career at Dartmouth College. Professor Burns describes the academic opposition to instruction of education and teaching education at Dartmouth. He also describes his colleagues in the department: George Scott, Bill Geiger, Louis Benezet, Frances Childs, and Don Morrisson. Professor Burns relates the tensions within the department and those between President Hopkins and Arthur Wright. He tells of attempts to eliminate the Education Department.
Oral History Project Title
Faculty, Trustees and Administrators of Dartmouth College
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository