Reminiscences of Alberta Arthurs : oral history, 1981.

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Reminiscences of Alberta Arthurs : oral history, 1981.

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Family background, childhood and education in Massachusetts; Wellesley, 1950-54; decision to work in academia; English instructor, 1958-62; marriage, 1959; English instructor, Rutgers, 1964-73; life in Far Hills, New Jersey; Bryn Mawr graduate program, PhD 1972; Dean of Admissions, Radcliffe College, 1973-75: merger of Harvard and Radcliffe admissions offices; Dean of Undergraduate Affairs, Harvard, 1975-77: difficulties of coordinating teaching and administrative duties, decision to leave Harvard; President, Chatham College, 1977- : activities, relations with Pittsburgh community; fellow, Salzberg Seminar in American Studies, 1978- ; problems of a commuter marriage; balancing motherhood and career; societal expectations of women's roles; men and women's perceptions of life accomplishments; administration in academia; membership on boards, especially Hotchkiss School and Culbro: responsibilities, relation to professional life.

Transcript: 199 leaves.Tape: 4 reels.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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