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Oral history interview with Maurice Mandelbaum.

 Collection
Identifier: DOH-240
DOH-240

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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

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (2 hours, 2 sound cassettes, 1 tape log (3 pages))

4 Digital File(s) (4 .wav files)

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.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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