Oral history interview with Maurice Mandelbaum.
Description
The oral history interview of Maurice Mandelbaum is comprised of two audiocassette recordings and a tape log of the recordings. The interview was conducted by Arthur Wilson on Aug. 6, 1976 in Hanover, NH. The entire interview runs for approximately two hours. Professor Mandelbaum talks about anti-semitism in the academic world and in undergraduate life and also talks about diversity in the student body. He assesses Hopkins' administration, teaching at Dartmouth in the 1930s, Morrison as Dean, and the disagreement over tenure promotion policy. He also assesses Dickey's administration, and the problems with year-round operations. He also discusses the nature of Dartmouth students and the growth of interest in Philosophy.
Dates
- 1976-08-06
Creator
- Mandelbaum, Maurice H., 1908-1987 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
2 hours (2 sound cassettes)
3 pages (1 tape log)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Maurice Mandelbaum, Class of 1929, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus 1947-1957. Oral history interview documenting his career at Dartmouth College. Professor Mandelbaum talks about anti-semitism in the academic world and in undergraduate life and also talks about diversity in the student body. He assesses Hopkins' administration, teaching at Dartmouth in the 1930s, Morrison as Dean, and the disagreement over tenure promotion policy. He also assesses Dickey's administration, and the problems with year-round operations. He also discusses the nature of Dartmouth students and the growth of interest in Philosophy.
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