University of Rhode Island Oral History
University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
email: archives@etal.uri.edu
Published in 2008
Collection Overview
| Title: | University of Rhode Island Oral History |
| Date range: | 1979 |
| Creator: | Quinney, Valerie |
| Extent: | 4 box(es) (3 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | The collection consists of interviews with University of Rhode Island administrative staff and faculty regarding events that had a direct influence on the students, staff, and faculty of the University primarily during the mid 1960’s through to the early 1970’s. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Mss. Gr. 39 |
Scope & content
The collection consists of a series of interviews with 26 members of the University of Rhode Island administrative staff and faculty regarding events that had a direct influence on the students, staff, and faculty of the University primarily during the mid 1960’s through to the early 1970’s.The collection contains 38 original tapes and 9 duplicate copies. There are no transcripts for this collection. Except for where noted, signed release forms accompany each interview.
A comprehensive index listing of subjects, individuals, and events was compiled in the summer of 1980 by Ms. Karen Romanko. The index is included at the end of the collection.
During the indexing phase of the project, each tape was keyed to the frame counter of a tape recorder, but because two different recording machines were used, two different tape counter measuring standards were employed. Most of the tapes were indexed using a machine that measured 680 units per side of a 90 minute tape. However, the Baum, Beckman, Crandall, Farnum, Ferrante, and the Fiske tapes were indexed using a machine that measured 440 units per side of a 90 minute tape. This may result in the need for recalculation when attempting to locate a segment of interest.
Arrangement
After processing, the collection was arranged in a single series as follows:
- 1. Tapes and supplemental material
Historical Information
In the summer and fall of 1979, Professors Valerie Quinney and James Findlay of the URI History Department conducted a series of interviews with 26 members of the University of Rhode Island administrative staff and faculty regarding events that had a direct influence on the students, staff, and faculty of the University primarily during the mid 1960’s through to the early 1970’s. The first interview was conducted on May 21, 1979 and the last interview occurred on November 15th. A subsequent interview with Francis P. Allen, Head of the URI Library from to 1969 took place on August 7, 1981 was added to the collection later.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | Open for research. |
| Use of the materials: | Terms governing use and reproduction: Photocopying and scanning of materials is a fee based service available in the repository and is allowed at the discretion of the Archivist when in compliance to the Unit's policy on copyright and publication. |
| Preferred citation: | University of Rhode Island Oral History, Mss. Gr. 39, University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections. |
| Contact information: | University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections 15 Lippitt Road Kingston, RI 02881-2011 Tel: 401-874-4632 email: archives@etal.uri.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | The collection was transferred in 1980. |
| Custodial history: | The custodial history is unknown. |
| Processing information: | The collection was processed by David Maslyn in 1980. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Russell Franks. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Nicholas Albaugh on 2008 May 22, updated by Hailie D. Posey on 2009 September 30, updated by Mark Dionne on 2020 May 12. |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Inventory
Series 1. Tapes and Supplemental Material, 1979-1981
4 box(es)
(3 linear feet)
The collection contains 38 original tapes and 9 duplicate copies arranged alphabetically by interviewee’s last name. Supplemental material accompany the Hall, Farnum, and Sullivan interview tapes; a card index for the interviews is located at the end of the collection.
Arrangement:
The Series is arranged alphabetically by interviewee’s last name.
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Allen, Francis - Head of URI Library Contents Note: 1 tape |
1981 Aug 7 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Baum, Werner - President of URI 1968- Contents Note: 2 tapes |
1979 Sep 29 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Beckman, Carl - Prof. Plant Pathology Contents Note: 2 tapes |
1979 Jul 26 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Crandell, Elizabeth - Dean College Home Economics Contents Note: 4 tapes, 1 copy |
1979 Jul 24 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Doody, Agnes - Contents Note: 4 tapes, 1 copy |
1979 Jul 19 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | Farnum, Hollis - Director Community Programs, Associate Dean University Extension Contents Note: 1 tape, 1 copy |
1979 Jun 6 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Ferrante, William - Vice President for Academic Affairs Contents Note: 1 tape. Also includes articles, authored wholly or in part by the interviewee, discussing academic differences between traditional and adult education. |
1979 Jun 11 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Fiske, Eugene - University Extension, Providence RI Contents Note: 1 tape |
1979 Aug 8 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Galli, Richard - Editor of the Beacon, class of 1979 Contents Note: 1 tape |
1979 Jun 26 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Goldman, Freda - Contents Note: 2 tapes |
1979 Nov 15 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 | Gutchen, Robert - Professor, Chair Dept. History Contents Note: 1 tape |
1979 May 25 |
| Box 2, Folder 10 | Hall, Charles - Vice President for Public Relations; Director Public Relations Contents Note: 4 tapes, 1 copy. No signed release form. |
1979 Aug 17 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 | Harrison, Robert - Prof. Dept. of Zoology Contents Note: 1 tape. Also includes 2 booklets: Progress and Plans at the University of Rhode Island 1966-1976; 1970-1980, and Decade for Decision at the University of Rhode Island, 1960. |
1979 Jul 17 |
| Box 2, Folder 11 | Horn, Francis - President of URI 1958-1967 Contents Note: 1 tape. Also contains 2 booklets: Progress and Plans at the University of Rhode Island 1966-1976; 1970-1980, and Decade for Decision at the University of Rhode Island, 1960. |
1979 Jul 29 |
| Box 2, Folder 12 | Knauss, John - Dean School of Oceanography Contents Note: 3 tapes |
1979 Jul 18 |
| Box 2, Folder 12 | 2 tapes, 1 copy. O'Neill, Rae - Director Adult Degree Program, URI Extension Contents Note: 2 tapes, 1 copy |
1979 Jun 7 |
| Box 2, Folder 13 | Polk, Charles - Contents Note: 2 tapes |
undated |
| Box 2, Folder 13 | Rayack, Elton - Prof. Dept. of Economics Contents Note: 1 tape. No signed release. |
1979 May 21 |
| Box 3, Folder 14 | Rorholm, Niels - Contents Note: 2 tapes |
1979 Jul 27 |
| Box 3, Folder 14 | Sabatino, Richard - Prof. and Chair, Dept. of Economics Contents Note: 2 tapes |
1979 Jun 11 |
| Box 3, Folder 15 | Scarfpin, Judith - Career Counselor Contents Note: 1 tape |
1979 Jun 19 |
| Box 3, Folder 15 | Stein, Arthur - Prof. Dept. of Political Science Contents Note: 1 tape |
1979 Jun 4 |
| Box 3, Folder 16 | Sullivan, Eugene - Director, Dept. Psychological Testing, URI Extension Contents Note: 1 tape |
1979 Jun 14 |
| Box 3, Folder 16 | Tirpaeck, William - Director Residential Life Contents Note: 1 tape. Also contains a booklet: Psychological Testing for Police Selection 1976. |
1979 Jun 4 |
| Box 3, Folder 17 | Wiley, Alton - Attorney, former Vice President for Student Affairs Contents Note: 2 tapes, 1 copy |
1979 Jun 18 |
| Box 3, Folder 17 | Youngken, Heber - Dean, School of Pharmacy Contents Note: 1 tape |
1979 Jul 19 |
| Box 3, Folder 18 | Research notes used for the interview questions. Contents Note: 2 tapes |
1979? |
| Box 4, Folder 18 | 3 x 5 card Index |
1980 |