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Universities and colleges -- Administration

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Donahue, interviewed by Laura Finkel

 Series
Abstract 2562 Bill Donahue, interviewed by Laura Finkel, March 31, 1997, Bangor, Maine. Donahue discusses Vietnam-era protests and activism at the University of Maine; protesting Dow Chemical recruitment; the university administration’s response to protest events; Old Town shoe strike; Students for a Democratic Society [SDS] and its close ties to the Communist Party; speakers SDS brought to campus; SDS nationally becoming extremist; involvement with educational reform; a meat cutters strike; key...
Dates: 1994-1998

University of Maine System. Board of Trustee Records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0002-002
Scope and Contents

The records mainly contain textual information particularly meeting agendas, minutes, reports, notes, and supporting material from University of Maine Board of Trustee and various committees (both standing and ad-hoc committees), biographical information related to individual University of Maine trustees, chairs, sectaries, and clerks, and various files on subjects under consideration by the Board.

Dates: 1862-2000; Majority of material found within 1950-1980

Chris Hastedt, interviewed by Laura Finkel

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Abstract 2563 Chris Hastedt, interviewed by Laura Finkel, April 2, 1997, Augusta, Maine. Hastedt discusses the Vietnam-era protests and activism at the University of Maine; elitism as a difficulty in spreading antiwar messages; why the University of Maine was different than other colleges; schism between antiwar activists and class officers; early lack of understanding as to why Hastedt was involved in activism; hostile responses to protest demonstrations; administrative responses to antiwar...
Dates: 1994-1998

Academic Affairs. Vice President For Academic Affairs. Deans' Council (University Of Maine) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0006-006-001
Scope and Contents

The records contains copies of meeting agendas, minutes, supporting material compiled for the University of Maine Deans' Council (1981-2000).

Dates: 1987-1997

Eugene Mawhinney, interviewed by Laura Finkel

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Abstract 2559 Eugene Mawhinney, interviewed by Laura Finkel, March 21, 1997, Orono, Maine. Mawhinney talks about Vietnam-era protests and activism at the University of Maine; UMaine President Win Libby’s response to student activism; firing of three sociology professors; his concerns over the protests in 1970; reflections on UMaine President Young; how professors dealt with antiwar concerns; and the evolution of his personal feelings about the Vietnam War. Text: 29 pp. transcript. Recording: C 1664 1...
Dates: 1994-1998

James Tierney, interviewed by Laura Finkel

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Abstract 2560 James Tierney, interviewed by Laura Finkel, March 24, 1997, Lisbon Falls, Maine. Tierney discusses Vietnam-era protests and activism at the University of Maine; Student Action Corps; difference between Student Action Corps and Students for a Democratic Society; antagonistic reactions to antiwar opinions in 1966; why he was against the war in Vietnam; attitudes of the administration and faculty; importance of academics as well as activism; the Chicken Crisis and how it led to reform and...
Dates: 1994-1998

Office Of The President (University Of Maine) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0003
Scope and Contents

The folders mainly contain textual material, particularly; correspondence, memorandums, press releases, and reports. But there are some books, photographs and artifacts such as plaques, banners, and a medal and media such as cassette, video, and radio tapes, film and Compact Discs.

Dates: 1810-2018; Majority of material found within 1934-1984

Academic Affairs. Office Of Vice President Of Academic Affairs & Provost (University Of Maine) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0006-001
Scope and Contents The record group mainly contain textual material created and curated by the University of Maine Office of Vice President Of Academic Affairs & Provost, but there are some photographs and phonograph musical records. The series Committee Records contains correspondence, particularly related to serving on committees and meetings, reference material, meeting minutes, guidelines, and reports related to the Facilities Planning Committee, Faculty Advisory Committee on Honorary...
Dates: 1895-1995

Faculty Records (University of Maine). Peck (H. Austin) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0011-005
Scope and Contents

The papers of an educator. Includes course notes, correspondence, office files, materials connected with his Jamaica sabbatical, correspondence with Frank Coffin, and personal effects.

Dates: 1946-1963