Arden French oral history interview, 1977.

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Arden French oral history interview, 1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/238705292

Interview deals with French's work as Dean of Men at Louisiana State University from 1941 to 1977. Topics include past presidents of LSU; establishment of religious institutions for students; relations with Paul M. Hebert, W.D. Weatherford, and the YMCA; student organizations; the effect World War II had on the campus; French's childhood, family, and educational background; and his dealings with students in the 1960s.

4 sound cassettes (5 hours);Transcript (137 p.)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7122180

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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