Peter A. Soderbergh oral history interview, 1992.

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Peter A. Soderbergh oral history interview, 1992.

In the interview, Soderbergh describes his career as a university administrator and professor of education. He discusses his primary education, his undergraduate studies at Amherst, his doctoral studies at the University of Texas, his position at the University of Virginia as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, his philosophy of education and his work to enhance the core curriculum at LSU. The interview details his interest in writing, his publications, and his interest in filmmaking. Also described is his career in the Marine Corps with the Instructor Training Section (1950-1958). Soderbergh earned the Purple Heart during the Korean War and left military service as a captain. The interview discusses the Vietnam Conflict.

5 sound cassettes (4.75 hours);Transcript (192 p.)

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