Dublin Core
Title
Leslie Burns Oral History Interview
Description
In this group interview, Leslie Burns discusses her life working in academia, and in textiles and design. She begins by describing her childhood, and the influence of 4-H on her strong interest in sewing, which led to her pursuit of a career in fashion and textiles. She recalls working at the state fair in Montana when she was a child, assisting the judges in many different competitions. Leslie then describes her extracurriculars in school and outlines her academic history, starting at Montana State University, then Washington State, Purdue University, San Diego State, Utah State University, and finally Oregon State University.
Leslie then describes her experience at Oregon State, as a professor and her involvement in issues pertaining to women’s advancement in the workplace and academia. In this, she recalls her work in creating a Difference, Power, and Discrimination course focusing on the pyschology of appearance, one of her areas of study. Leslie likewise reflects on her experiences as a woman in academia, and the biases that she faced.
Leslie then recounts her experience of teaching classes in Taiwan, which made a significant impact on her outlook and understanding of the textiles industry. She continues with a discussion of her connection with the Faculty Women’s Network, and the administrative positions she held during her time at OSU. She finishes the interview by describing some of the publications she has authored and contributed to over the years, and her future projects in retirement.
Leslie then describes her experience at Oregon State, as a professor and her involvement in issues pertaining to women’s advancement in the workplace and academia. In this, she recalls her work in creating a Difference, Power, and Discrimination course focusing on the pyschology of appearance, one of her areas of study. Leslie likewise reflects on her experiences as a woman in academia, and the biases that she faced.
Leslie then recounts her experience of teaching classes in Taiwan, which made a significant impact on her outlook and understanding of the textiles industry. She continues with a discussion of her connection with the Faculty Women’s Network, and the administrative positions she held during her time at OSU. She finishes the interview by describing some of the publications she has authored and contributed to over the years, and her future projects in retirement.
Creator
Leslie Burns
Source
Voices of Oregon State University Oral History Collection (OH 009)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
March 11, 2020
Contributor
HC 407 Students, Chris Petersen and Tiah Edmunson-Morton
Format
Born Digital Audio
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
oh09-burns-leslie-20200311
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
HC 407 Students, Chris Petersen and Tiah Edmunson-Morton
Interviewee
Leslie Burns
Location
Learning Innovation Center, Oregon State University
Original Format
Born Digital Video
Duration
1:37:52
OHMS Object
Interview Format
audio