University system oral history cassettes and transcripts, 1984-1987.

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University system oral history cassettes and transcripts, 1984-1987.

This collection contains taped interviews with University administrative personnel by Phil Connell and transcripts of same. These recordings were made as research for President Emeritus James C. Olson's book on the history of the University 1963-1983. Includes interviews with former curators, presidents, chancellors, etc. also contains papers prepared by Elmer Ellis re: reactions of the campuses to the creation of a four campus system and centralization. There are also two folders containing brief (about 104 pp.) system histories with handwritten comments.

.66 cubic ft.Interviews. Audio-cassette tapes (26)

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University of Missouri. Office of the President.

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C. Brice Ratchford was acting President of the University from October 1970 through June 1971 and President June 1971 through May 1976. From the description of President Ratchford's congratulatory letters, 1959-1971. (University of Missouri -- Columbia. University Archives). WorldCat record id: 29370292 Presidents of the University from 1956-1971 follow: Elmer Ellis April 1955-August 1966; John C. Weaver, Sept. 1966-Oct. 1970; and C. Brice Ratchford (acting) Oct. 1970-June 1...

Connell, Phil E.

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Ellis, Elmer, 1901-1989

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University of Missouri.

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Olson, James C.

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