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Sesquicentennial Oral Histories

 

During the university's sesquicentennial year of 2007-08, the Illinois State University Oral History Project recorded and archived the stories of 17 administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who have been significant in the life of the University.

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  • Interview with Barbara Blunk, Class of 1957 and 1971 by Barbara Blunk and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Barbara Blunk, Class of 1957 and 1971

    Barbara Blunk and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Alumnus and retired University High School teacher Barbara Blunk. The interview was conducted on May 14, 2007, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

  • Interview with Herman Brockman, Faculty Emeritus by Herman Brockman and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with Herman Brockman, Faculty Emeritus

    Herman Brockman and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Herman Brockman. The interview was conducted on March 8, 2007, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

  • Interview with Arlan Helgeson, Faculty Emeritus by Arlan Helgeson and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Arlan Helgeson, Faculty Emeritus

    Arlan Helgeson and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Arlan Helgeson. The interview was conducted on March 13, 2007, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. Helgeson served as Professor of History, and later Dean of the Graduate School and Acting Provost. He retired in 1982.

  • Interview with Barbara and James Meek by Barbara Meek, James Meek, and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with Barbara and James Meek

    Barbara Meek, James Meek, and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Barbara Meek and James Meek. The interview was conducted on October 25, 2007, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. James Meek was a grandson of David Felmley, who was president of Illinois State Normal University for thirty years, from 1900 to 1930.

  • Interview with Dixie Mills, Emeritus Dean of College of Business by Dixie L. Mills and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with Dixie Mills, Emeritus Dean of College of Business

    Dixie L. Mills and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University College of Business Dean Dixie L. Mills. The interview was conducted on May 10, 2007, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. Before assuming the dean role, Mills served as acting dean and director of graduate programs and research in the College of Business. She was a professor of finance in the Department of Finance, Insurance, and Law, where she has served on the faculty since 1980. Dean Mills retired from the University in summer 2007.

  • Interview with Charles Morris, Faculty Emeritus by Charles Edward Morris Jr. and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with Charles Morris, Faculty Emeritus

    Charles Edward Morris Jr. and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Charles Morris. The interview was conducted on April 12, 2007, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. Dr. Morris was emeritus associate professor of mathematics and emeritus vice president for administrative services at Illinois State University. He joined the faculty in 1966 and retired in 1995.

  • Interview with Jeanne Morris, Faculty Emeritus by Jeanne Morris and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with Jeanne Morris, Faculty Emeritus

    Jeanne Morris and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Jeanne Morris. The interview was conducted on April 19, 2007, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. Dr. Morris was emeritus professor of education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State University. She joined the faculty in 1967 and retired in 1995.

  • Interview with Virginia Owen, Faculty Emeritus by Virigina Owen and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Virginia Owen, Faculty Emeritus

    Virigina Owen and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Virginia Owen. The interview was conducted on May 21, 2007, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. Owen was a retired dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

  • Interview with David Strand, President Emeritus by David Strand and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with David Strand, President Emeritus

    David Strand and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus President David Strand. The interview was conducted on April 26, 2007, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. Dr. Strand came to Illinois State in 1980 as executive officer and vice president for business and finance and served in several other roles before coming president, including vice president and provost, and professor in the Department of Educational Administration. He retired in 1999 after four years as president.

  • Interview with Lloyd Watkins, President Emeritus by Lloyd Watkins and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Lloyd Watkins, President Emeritus

    Lloyd Watkins and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus President Lloyd Watkins. The interview was conducted on January 23, 2007, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

  • Interview with J. Randy Winter, Professor of Agricultural Economics by J. Randy Winter and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with J. Randy Winter, Professor of Agricultural Economics

    J. Randy Winter and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Professor J. Randy Winter. The interview was conducted on June 19, 2007, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project. Dr. Winter was professor of agricultural economics, who joined the Illinois State University faculty in 1981. He was agriculture department chairperson from 1993 to 2004 and was instrumental in the 2001 relocation of the university farm from Gregory Street to Lexington, Illinois.

  • Interview with Paul J. Baker, Faculty Emeritus by Paul Baker and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Paul J. Baker, Faculty Emeritus

    Paul Baker and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Paul J. Jacobs. The interview was conducted on December 5, 2006, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

  • Interview with Francis Irvin, Class of 1942 and Faculty Emeritus by Francis Irvin and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Francis Irvin, Class of 1942 and Faculty Emeritus

    Francis Irvin and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Francis Irvin. The interview was conducted on November 16, 2006, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

  • Interview with Cecilia Lauby-Ryan, Faculty Emeritus by Cecilia Lauby-Ryan and Elaine Graybill

    Interview with Cecilia Lauby-Ryan, Faculty Emeritus

    Cecilia Lauby-Ryan and Elaine Graybill

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor Cecilia Lauby-Ryan. The interview was conducted on October 11, 2006, by Elaine Graybill, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

  • Interview with Jo Rayfield, Faculty and University Archivist Emeritus by Jo Rayfield and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Jo Rayfield, Faculty and University Archivist Emeritus

    Jo Rayfield and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Professor and University Archivist Jo Rayfield. The interview was conducted on October 17, 2006, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

  • Interview with Dave Wiant, Assistant Vice President Emeritus by David T. Wiant and Kate O'Toole

    Interview with Dave Wiant, Assistant Vice President Emeritus

    David T. Wiant and Kate O'Toole

    Oral history interview with Illinois State University Emeritus Administrator David T. Wiant. The interview was conducted on November 8, 2006, by Kate O'Toole, as part of the Illinois State University Oral History Project.

 
 
 

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