Description: Barbara Bischoff Patten (1914-2004) was a member of the Class of 1936. She joined a sorority and majored in History. Barbara did not have a lot of extra money during the Depression, but she was not impoverished. Nevertheless, Barbara worked as a store clerk during college. Date of Interview: 5/1/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Barbara Bischoff Patten Oral History Transcript Related Resources: … Read More
Rudard Jones
Description: Rudard Jones (1913-2005) graduated in 1936. He majored in Architectural Engineering and worked in the Ricker Library and as a waiter. He said he needed the extra money in the Depression. He was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma honorary society, and he received the Alpha Rho Chi professional honor metal. Date of Interview: 4/4/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Rudard Jones Oral … Read More
Louise Procter Allen
Description: Louise Procter Allen (1914-2005) was a member of the Class of 1936. Louise studied Art and Education; and she joined the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Although her family was prosperous, Louise remembered scrimping and saving during the Depression. Date of Interview: 1/20/2001 Interviewer: Ellen Swain Transcript: Louise Procter Allen Oral History Transcript Related Resources: Archives Alumni Oral History Project Files
Clyde Helm
Description: Clyde Helm (1912-2008) was a member of the Class of 1937. He earned a State Legislative Scholarship and took a degree in General Business. Clyde worked as a janitor at night, and attended to President Willard and his wife. In addition, Clyde was a student during the Great Depression; and he worked for the Computer Science department. Date of … Read More