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Oral history interview with Allen Foley.

 Collection
Identifier: DOH-226
DOH-226

  • Staff Only

Description

The oral history interview of Allen Foley is comprised of two audiocassette recordings and a tape log of the recordings. The interview was conducted by Arthur Wilson on Oct. 7 and 11, 1974 in Norwich, VT. The entire interview runs for approximately two hours. Professor Foley describes student life at Dartmouth and the impact of WWI. He describes the organization of the History Department and his colleagues: Ambrose Vernon, William Ballard, John Turkevich, Arthur Jensen, Gordon Hull, Fred Parker, Louis Stilwell, Don Morrison. He talks about the impact of WWII on the campus. He describes the Great Issues course, educational philosophy and research and scholarship. He also talks about Foley House. He mentions Tom Bresnehan, Professor Lingley, and Captain Keene.

Dates

  • 1974-10-07 - 1974-10-11

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

2 hours (2 sound cassettes)

4 pages (1 tape log)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Allen Foley, Class of 1920, Professor of History Emeritus 1929-1964. Oral history interview documenting his career at Dartmouth College. Professor Foley describes student life at Dartmouth and the impact of WWI. He describes the organization of the History Department and his colleagues: Ambrose Vernon, William Ballard, John Turkevich, Arthur Jensen, Gordon Hull, Fred Parker, Louis Stilwell, Don Morrison. He talks about the impact of WWII on the campus. He describes the Great Issues course, educational philosophy and research and scholarship. He also talks about Foley House. He mentions Tom Bresnehan, Professor Lingley, and Captain Keene.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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