Brooker, Walter (Class of 1937, administrator), 198x
Scope and Contents
1 audio cassette tape containing interview with Walter Brooker, Middlebury College Class of 1937 by Ron Neif. The interview likely occurred between 1956 and 1981. During the interview, Brooker discusses being recruited by President Stratton, living in Vermont, fundraising, etc.
Dates
- 198x
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research without restriction.
Biographical / Historical
Walter Eric Brooker (1916-2005) graduated from Middlebury College in 1937. After graduation, he served as a Naval Officer in the Pacific during World War II from 1942 to 1946, and went on to hold positions with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Curtis Publishing. Brooker returned to Middlebury in 1956 to serve as Executive Assistant to the President of the College. Brooker was promoted to the office of Vice President and Director of Development, positions which he held until 1981. Brooker received an Honorary Degree in Education from Middlebury College . He married Barbara Ann Carrick in 1938 and the couple had two children: Eric Edward and David Krickel.
Extent
From the Collection: 147+ Objects
Physical Location
w.2.2
Physical Description
1 audio cassette
Repository Details
Part of the Middlebury College Special Collections & Archives Repository
Middlebury College
Davis Family Library
110 Storrs Avenue
Middlebury Vermont 05753 United States
specialcollections@middlebury.edu
