Milton B. Rendahl, emeritus professor of sociology, past head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and second chairman of the Faculty Council, San Jose State University, 1939-1975 : an oral history / conducted by the San Jose State University archivist, H. Brett Melendy, 1987.

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Milton B. Rendahl, emeritus professor of sociology, past head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and second chairman of the Faculty Council, San Jose State University, 1939-1975 : an oral history / conducted by the San Jose State University archivist, H. Brett Melendy, 1987.

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Milton Rendahl discusses the growth of San Jose State College during the 1940s, due to the influx of students returning from WWII. He also discusses the changes in the sociology department as it split into different but related disciplines. He further discusses the beginnings of the faculty council and various faculty members he worked with including Harry Edwards.

Sound recordings : 3 sound cassettes (ca. 60 min. each)Transcript : 4, 3, 45 leaves; 29 cm.

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