Oral Histories

Interview of Robert Takeuchi

Subtitle:
Project India: The Early Years
Series:
Project India
Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
UCLA History: Events and Projects
Interviewer:
Brownstein, Bettina Ellen
Interviewee:
Takeuchi, Robert
Supporting Documents:
Records relating to the interview are located in the office of the UCLA Library's Center for Oral History Research.
Language:
English
Copyright:
Regents of the University of California, UCLA Library.
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 students toured India, speaking to Indian students and attempting to familiarize them with American life and the benefits of democracy.
Abstract:
Project India interview, selection process, and training program; Makeup of the Project India team; Adaline Guenther and her relations with Project India members; Initial impressions of India; Goals of Project India; Motivation for joining; Itinerary in India; Reactions to and response from Indian students; Incident with Communist group; Relationships with fellow Project Indians and personal development; Background before joining Project India; Subsequent trip to Japan; Funding of Project India and relation with the U.S. government.