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Title
Delmer Goode Oral History Interview (3 of 7)
Description
The third interview picks up from Goode’s arrival into Corvallis in 1919. Previously, he had been asked to reflect on OAC President William Jasper Kerr. He admitted that while he had a few criticisms, he overall found Kerr to an intelligent and competent man. However, Kerr’s decision to disallow the Humanities as majors did not sit well with Goode. Nevertheless, other tensions were also present during Goode’s time at the college. He recalls the animosity between OAC and the University of Oregon, commenting that it was mostly ridicule.
Later, Goode speaks at length about the unification process between the two schools in terms of a unified catalog. Both sides felt distrust towards the other but managed to get along enough to accomplish their goals. After being prompted by the interviewer, Goode reflects on the years that the institution did not have a president. This period fell during the Great Depression of the 1930s and the loss of faculty created a burden for those who remained, especially for the executive secretary, W.A. Jensen. Yet, this brought on a kinship for those within OSC and faculty volunteered part of their pay to a fund that provided for those who could not find work.
Later, Goode speaks at length about the unification process between the two schools in terms of a unified catalog. Both sides felt distrust towards the other but managed to get along enough to accomplish their goals. After being prompted by the interviewer, Goode reflects on the years that the institution did not have a president. This period fell during the Great Depression of the 1930s and the loss of faculty created a burden for those who remained, especially for the executive secretary, W.A. Jensen. Yet, this brought on a kinship for those within OSC and faculty volunteered part of their pay to a fund that provided for those who could not find work.
Creator
Delmer Goode
Source
Horner Museum Oral History Collection
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
June 21, 1979
Contributor
Jennifer Lee
Format
Digitized Audiocassette
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
OH10-goode-delmer-19790621
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Jennifer Lee
Interviewee
Delmer Goode
Location
Goode residence, Corvallis, Oregon
Original Format
Audiocassette
Duration
1:49:29
OHMS Object
Interview Format
audio