Reminiscences of John W. Gardner : oral history, 1985.

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Reminiscences of John W. Gardner : oral history, 1985.

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Recollection of Lyle Spencer and his father, M. Lyle Spencer, and of Tom James; working toward a geographical balance in funding as head of Carnegie Foundation; working with trustees; Board of Directors; evaluating effect of funding on education; private versus government funding; impressions of Donor's Forum, and of Spencer Foundation's new president, Lawrence Cremin.

Transcript: 30 leaves.Tape: 1 cassette.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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