Interview with John and Judy Harland, Class of 1967
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Oral history interview with Illinois State University alumni John and Judi (Hansen) Harland, Class of 1967. The interview was conducted on October 9, 1982, by Verna Corbett, then treasurer of the Student Alumni Council.

Judy recalls the friendly atmosphere on campus and a few small-scale protests against the Vietnam War. They fondly remember President Robert G. Bone for his personable nature. The Harlands discuss notable professors and administrators, such as Dr. Laymon, Dr. Fisher, and Stanley Grupp. They also reflect on the affordability of education in the 1960s, highlighting scholarships and part-time jobs as means of support. John remembers having a difficult time balancing work, classes, and a demanding schedule as a member of the football team.

Judi Harland mentions being an Honor Resident and participating in the Redbird Rooters' card section. They discuss campus services, the cost of living, and popular entertainment options like movies, dances, and concerts.

The interview also touches on important national events such as the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Movement. They reflect on campus boundaries, attire, and pranks commonly played among students. The conversation closes with humorous anecdotes, including a prank on a roommate and an incident during a pajama-clad late-night excursion.

Interview Date

10-9-1982

Index

  • Introduction: 00:00-01:08
  • President Bone: 01:08-03:03
  • Notable faculty and administrators: 03:03-04:40
  • Comparative difficulty of completing a college education: 04:40-06:20
  • Extracurricular activities; student organizations: 06:20-09:38
  • Student services: 09:38-10:24
  • Prices for common goods; tuition costs; films at Capen Auditorium: 10:24-12:13
  • Typical mode of dress: 12:13-13:56
  • National news: 13:56-15:15
  • Entertainment: 15:15-16:17
  • Bloomington-Normal: 16:17-17:12
  • Alcohol and tobacco use: 17:12-18:00
  • Campus boundaries and buildings: 18:00-20:24
  • Pranks and humorous events: 20:24-24:00
  • President Bone diffusing a protest: 24:00-24:53
  • Class attendance: 24:53-25:50
  • Favorite aspects of ISU; conclusion: 25:50-29:20

Interview with John and Judy Harland, Class of 1967

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