Political activists

Scope and Contents Interview with Carol Armstrong, conducted by Middlebury College Archivist, Danielle Rougeau on April 13, 2015 in Old Chapel. Dedication of Eve Adler, Classics dept. (00:44); coordinate vs. co-ed education in the 1960s (3:46); student protests 1960's (7:00); burning of building (14:35); faculty president relations (20:29); First female tenured faculty member - Marjorie Lambert (21:18); faculty tenure (25:49); decoration committee and role of president's wife (29:06); President...

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1 interview with Terrill "Terry" Bouricius, Middlebury College Class of 1976. During the interview, Bouricius discusses why he chose Middlebury; his interest in foreign language; political science; music; his study of Russian; dance; student social life; academic work as a student; political activism; the link between academics and his political career; relationships with faculty members; class reunion; food co-op; and his political career.

Scope and Contents 1 interview with Jim Douglas, Middlebury College Class of 1972 and Governor of Vermont by Tom Alderman. During the interview, Douglas discusses alumni relations; political activism; young Republicans; WRMC news director; student strike; moratorium; the burning of Recitation Hall; the break-in at ROTC; the Russian major; the status of Middlebury College; 1970 Nixon rally; Douglas' political career; the 1972 Vermont House of Representatives; his time as Executive Assistant to the Governor in...

Scope and Contents An oral history interview collected by Rebekah Irwin and Danielle Rougeau with Middlebury College undergraduates Alice Butler, Tricia Nelsen, and Emily Elizabeth Kelly, all Class of 2019 graduates about their political involvement in the Middlebury Sunday Night Environmental Group (formerly the Sunday Night Group). Topics include political tactics, Trustees, divestment from fossil fuels in the College's investment portfolio, and Energy 2028, the College's committment to transition to 100...

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Student Social Life currently houses three series: student campus events, Winter Carnival, and College songs and song books. Student campus events contain records on important historical events, focused around student activism, protest, and resistance. Records on Winter Carnival date back to 1934, and include correspondence and programs. Finally, College songs date back to 1860, and song books date back to 1902.

Scope and Contents 1 interview with Howard Munford, Class of 1934, and his wife, Marion Munford, Class of 1932, conducted by David Stameshkin at the Munfords' home. The Munfords discuss when they started working at Middlebury; why they chose to attend Middlebury; Eleanor Ross Dean of women; strictness on campus; gender segregation; President Moody; Cornwall's dismissal; Redfield Proctor; fraternities; social events; social groups; rushing; sororities; kappa kappa gamma; discriminatory fraternities; black...

Scope and Contents 1 interview with Abigail "Abby" (Class of 1971) and William K. Sessions (Class of 1969). During the interview they discuss what brought them to Middlebury; the transition from strict rules to an open campus during the late 1960s; political activism during the 1960s; involvement with the Middlebury community; Neighborhood Youth Corps; Addison County Youth Services; Bill's work as a Public Defender; student social life; Bill's legal career; trip to Russia with Justice Dooley; political...

Scope and Contents Episode description: "In this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, I explore the political activism exhibited by Middlebury student-athletes this semester. I interview a host of athletes and coaches to learn about how our sports teams are fulfilling their civic duty, from ensuring voting registration to calling representatives to demand justice for Breonna Taylor.The podcast features Brinlea La Barge [Class of 2023], a member of women’s tennis; Beatrice Donovan [Class of...

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Student Social Life currently houses three series: student campus events, Winter Carnival, and College songs and song books. Student campus events contain records on important historical events, focused around student activism, protest, and resistance. Records on Winter Carnival date back to 1934, and include correspondence and programs. Finally, College songs date back to 1860, and song books date back to 1902.