James W. Thornton, emeritus professor of education, San Jose State University, 1958-1970 : an oral history / conducted by the San Jose State University archivist, 1984.

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James W. Thornton, emeritus professor of education, San Jose State University, 1958-1970 : an oral history / conducted by the San Jose State University archivist, 1984.

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James W. Thornton talks about his early education and his career as a professor of general education in various colleges. He also discusses his career at San Jose State College in the School of Education, teaching in the community college and as President Wahlquist's assistant. He goes on to discuss the Peace Corps volunteer project for the Philippines he was in charge of from 1962 to 1967.

Sound recordings : 2 sound cassettes (ca. 60 min. each)Transcript : 2, 2, 30 leaves ; 29 cm.

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