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101. Interview of Byron H. Atkinson (1975)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Administration
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA dean of students and athletic director.

102. Interview of Leonard Freedman

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Administration
UCLA Faculty
Length:
16.4 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Dean of UCLA Extension and professor of political science.

103. Interview of Joyce O. Appleby

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Faculty
Length:
7.21 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of history.

104. Interview of Kenneth L. Karst

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Faculty
Length:
10. 5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of law.

106. Interview of Frank Twohy

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
Water Resources
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series had its origin in a grant from the University of California Water resources Center in 1965. The project was a joint effort by the UCLA Oral History Program and the Regional Oral History Office, University of California, Berkeley. For some years after the close of the grant period, l...
Biographical Note:
Controller for the Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power.

107. Interview of Victoria A. Fromkin

Topic:
Social Movements
UCLA and University of California History
Communist Party
UCLA Faculty
UCLA Administration
Length:
13.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA vice chancellor of graduate programs and professor of linguistics. Activist and member of the Communist Party.

108. Interview of Hans Rogger

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Faculty
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of history. Director of UCLA’s Center for Russian and East European Studies and co-director of the Rand/UCLA Center for Soviet Studies.

109. Interview of William D. Warren

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Faculty
Length:
12.67 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA dean of the School of Law.

110. Interview of Robert M. Williams

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Faculty
Length:
9.85 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of economics. Founder of UCLA’s Business Forecasting Project.

111. Interview of Ruth Roemer

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Faculty
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of health services and lawyer.

113. Interview of Harold W. Horowitz

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Faculty
UCLA Administration
Length:
6.9 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA vice-chancellor of faculty relations and professor of law. Deputy general counsel for the McCone Commission, which investigated the causes of the 1965 Watts riot in Los Angeles, and founding member of the Western Center on Law and Poverty.

114. Interview of Gloria Werner

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Librarians
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA university librarian.

115. Interview of Mantle Hood

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Research Centers and Programs
Music
Length:
1.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the history of UCLA's Institute of Ethnomusicology, which was founded in 1961 and dissolved in 1974.
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of ethnomusicology and founding director of the UCLA Institute of Ethnomusicology.

116. Interview of Gertrude Robinson

Topic:
African American History
UCLA and University of California History
Music
UCLA Research Centers and Programs
Length:
1.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the history of UCLA's Institute of Ethnomusicology, which was founded in 1961 and dissolved in 1974.
Biographical Note:
Performer of Balinese and Javanese music and director of the ethnomusicology program at Loyola Marymount University. Graduate student in ethnomusicology during her time at UCLA.

117. Interview of Ann M. Briegleb

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Research Centers and Programs
Music
Length:
1.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the history of UCLA's Institute of Ethnomusicology, which was founded in 1961 and dissolved in 1974.
Biographical Note:
Librarian for the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive.

118. Interview of Max Harrell

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
Music
UCLA Research Centers and Programs
Length:
1.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the history of UCLA's Institute of Ethnomusicology, which was founded in 1961 and dissolved in 1974.
Biographical Note:
UCLA graduate student in ethnomusicology. Performer of Javanese music and director of the UCLA Balinese ensemble.

119. Interview of Charles E. Young (1984)

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA chancellor during JD Morgan’s role as director of intercollegiate athletics.

120. Interview of Dennis Storer

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA’s first head coach for the men’s soccer and the men’s rugby teams. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

121. Interview of Virginia B. Carew (1972)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
These interviews discuss the research and writing of UCLA on the Move, the fiftieth anniversary history of UCLA and the planning of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations in 1969.

122. Interview of Wolf Leslau

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Research Centers and Programs
Length:
5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the founding and early development of UCLA's Center for Near Eastern Studies.
Biographical Note:
Founding chair of the UCLA Department of Near Eastern Languages. Instrumental in establishing the Department of Near Eastern Languages and the Gustave E. von Grunebaum Center for Near East Studies.

123. Interview of Helen A. Dillon

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Research Centers and Programs
Length:
5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the founding and early development of UCLA's Center for Near Eastern Studies.
Biographical Note:
Early staff member of the Gustave E. von Grunebaum Center for Near Eastern Studies.

124. Interview of Ann Sumner (1983)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
Chief publicist for University Extension and active UCLA alumna. Interviewed because of connection to UCLA Regent Edward A. Dickson.

125. Interview of Gustave O. Arlt (1983)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of German literature and language, founder of the UCLA Department of Theater Arts, and dean of the UCLA Graduate Division. Interviewed because of connection to UCLA Regent Edward A. Dickson.

126. Interview of Vern O. Knudsen (1983)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of physics. Dean of the UCLA Graduate Division. Interviewed because of connection to UCLA Regent Edward A. Dickson.

127. Interview of Stafford L. Warren (Regent Edward A. Dickson)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
Dean of the UCLA School of Medicine. Interviewed because of connection to UCLA Regent Edward A. Dickson.

128. Interview of Edward A. Dickson

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
Nephew of University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.

129. Interview of Wilhelmina Dickson

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
Wife of University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson. Interviewed because of connection to UCLA Regent Edward A. Dickson.

130. Interview of Elmer Belt

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of urology and collector of works relating to Leonardo da Vinci. Interviewed because of connection to UCLA Regent Edward A. Dickson.

131. Interview of L. Dale Coffman

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UC Regents
UC Regents
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series contains reminiscences of individuals who knew University of California Regent Edward A. Dickson.
Biographical Note:
Dean of the UCLA School of Law. Interviewed because of connection to UCLA Regent Edward A. Dickson.

132. Interview of Bryon H. Atkinson (1984)

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
UCLA Administration
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA dean of students and athletic director. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

133. Interview of Douglas S. Hobbs

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of political science, president of the Pac-10 Council of Faculty Athletic Representatives, and member of multiple National Collegiate Athletic Association committees. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

134. Interview of Robert A. Fischer

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA director of athletics. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

135. Interview of Wiles Hallock

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
Pac-10 and Western Athletic Conference commissioner. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

136. Interview of James Bush

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA head track and field coach. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

137. Interview of William C. Ackerman

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA’s first head tennis coach. Executive director of the Associated Students of UCLA. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

138. Interview of Thomas J. Hamilton

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
Founding commissioner of the Athletic Association of Western Universities. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

139. Interview of Thomas L. Jacobs

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of organic chemistry and UCLA's faculty athletic representative. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

140. Interview of John B. Jackson (1972)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
UCLA Administration
UCLA Student Leaders
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
These interviews discuss the research and writing of UCLA on the Move, the fiftieth anniversary history of UCLA and the planning of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations in 1969.

141. Interview of Andrew J. Hamilton (1972)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
UCLA Administration
Length:
3 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
These interviews discuss the research and writing of UCLA on the Move, the fiftieth anniversary history of UCLA and the planning of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations in 1969.

142. Interview of Magdalene O'Rourke

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This is a series of interviews with former UCLA students who participated in Project India, a program founded by Adaline Guenther, executive secretary of the University Religious Conference. Operating at the height of the Cold War, Project India was a cultural exchange program in which UCLA stude...

143. Interview of Robert Takeuchi

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This is a series of interviews with former UCLA students who participated in Project India, a program founded by Adaline Guenther, executive secretary of the University Religious Conference. Operating at the height of the Cold War, Project India was a cultural exchange program in which UCLA stude...

144. Interview of Richard Byrne

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This is a series of interviews with former UCLA students who participated in Project India, a program founded by Adaline Guenther, executive secretary of the University Religious Conference. Operating at the height of the Cold War, Project India was a cultural exchange program in which UCLA stude...

145. Interview of Marguerite Heyn Byrne

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This is a series of interviews with former UCLA students who participated in Project India, a program founded by Adaline Guenther, executive secretary of the University Religious Conference. Operating at the height of the Cold War, Project India was a cultural exchange program in which UCLA stude...

146. Interview of Sanford Ragins

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This is a series of interviews with former UCLA students who participated in Project India, a program founded by Adaline Guenther, executive secretary of the University Religious Conference. Operating at the height of the Cold War, Project India was a cultural exchange program in which UCLA stude...

147. Interview of William E. Forbes (1972)

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
These interviews deal with the construction and early history of Pauley Pavilion, UCLA's venue for basketball and other indoor sports.
Biographical Note:
Member of the University of California Board of Regents. Interviewed because of involvement in the construction of Pauley Pavilion.

148. Interview of W. Thomas Davis

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
These interviews deal with the construction and early history of Pauley Pavilion, UCLA's venue for basketball and other indoor sports.
Biographical Note:
President of the UCLA Alumni Association. Interviewed because of involvement in the construction of Pauley Pavilion.

149. Interview of John R. Wooden

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
UCLA head basketball coach. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.

150. Interview of William Nicholas

Topic:
Sports
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Staff
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents the contribution of UCLA Athletics Coach J.D. Morgan through interviews with individuals who had worked with Morgan both inside and outside the UCLA community.
Biographical Note:
General manager of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Interviewed because of connection to J.D. Morgan, UCLA tennis coach and athletic director.