Scott, Charles P. (faculty), February 28, 1989

1 interview with Charles P. Scott, Professor of Religion and Chaplain at Middlebury College, conducted by Alison Kirk.

College chaplain from 1951-1986. College gave title "Chaplain Emeritus." taught religion courses. Traveled off-campus to alumni events as urged by President Armstrong. (17:29); began teaching biblical courses Spring, 1951. Hired popular, "phenomenal" part-time professor 1954, Marion "Tink" Shows; untimely death, 1959 (20:05); 1966 President Armstrong had faculty approval for religion offered as a major (22:52); counseled students.(31:45); chapel not as well-attended in late 1960's-1970s (32:10); Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination, John F. Kennedy assassination (38:05) memorial services for tragic incidents (39:49); Korean and Vietnam War casualties remembered at chapel services (41:02); student and town church leaders (46:12) Northfield, Massachusetts religion conference (51:55); chairman of religion department, 17 years - 1969 Robert Firm became new chairman (59:00); college chaplain responsibilities are to entire community-chaplain's office is a neutral, non-denominational place (1:05:30) Wellesley College as co-ed (1:12:36); opinion on college as a liberal learning place with a cohesive force to generate values (1:17:10).