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Oral history interview with Illinois State Normal University alum David Hanbury, Class of 1973. The interview was conducted on October 29, 1983, by Mary Graves, then a member of the Student Alumni Council. Hanbury reflects on various aspects of campus life, academic experiences, societal events, and university culture.
He begins by describing the academic landscape during his time at ISU, highlighting a shift in curricular emphasis away from solely teacher-focused programs as well as the prevalent social activism of the era, notably surrounding issues like the Vietnam War. He recalls the presidency of David Berlo and the significant campus infrastructure developments that occurred under his leadership, including the construction of buildings like Julian Hall and the Bone Student Center. Hanbury also reminisces about influential professors such as Joel Verner and Paul Holsinger, discussing their teaching styles and perspectives on societal issues.
The conversation delves into extracurricular activities, with Hanbury mentioning popular pastimes such as attending movies at Capen Auditorium, basketball games (particularly notable due to star player Doug Collins), and the Rites of Spring, a popular and raucous summer concert series held on the Quad during the mid-1970s. He recalls the prevalent use of marijuana among students and the socio-political climate surrounding events like the Vietnam War and the Kent State shootings.
Furthermore, Hanbury discusses the campus boundaries, the evolving landscape of Bloomington and Normal, and the cultural shifts in fashion and social norms. He reflects on the diversity of ISU's student body and the impact it had on his personal growth and understanding of different perspectives.
Interview Date
10-29-1983
Index
- Introduction; foremost memories of ISU: 00:00-02:17
- President Berlo; Central School Building: 02:17-04:47
- Notable faculty and administrators: 04:47-08:06
- Comparative difficulty of completing a college education: 08:06-09:32
- Extracurricular activities; basketball; marijuana use: 09:32-15:05
- Prices for common goods; tuition costs: 15:05-16:36
- Typical mode of dress: 16:36-17:45
- National news; Vietnam War; Kent State shootings; Watergate: 17:45-23:27
- Entertainment; Rites of Spring: 23:27-27:51
- Bloomington-Normal: 27:51-28:25
- Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs: 28:25-29:12
- Most and least favorite aspects of ISU: 29:12-31:24
- Campus boundaries and buildings: 31:24-32:46
- Conclusion: 32:46-33:38
Recommended Citation
Hanbury, David Lynn, "Interview with David Hanbury, Class of 1973" (1973). Alumni Oral Histories. 21.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/aoh/21