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  Interview with Dr. Selig Adler

  Selig Adler

  Interview Date: 6-23-1982

  Distinguished service professor at UB. In 1980, Dr. Adler became Archivist of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo. Their archives are now named after him and were located in the E. H. Butler Library at SUNY Buffalo State until their transfer to the SUNY University at Buffalo, Archive & Manuscript Collection. Dr. Selig Adler died in Buffalo on November 8, 1984.
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  Interview with Dr. James Battistoni

  James Battistoni

  Interview Date: 4-25-1977

  Low quality recording

  Professor Battistoni was the Director of the On-Campus Art Program at SUNY Buffalo State that was developed as a free, eight week, on-campus program to teach children and young student’s art. In 1973, James Battistoni received his Ed.D from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Battistoni retired from SUNY Buffalo State in the spring of 1981.
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  Interview with Ruth Bley

  Ruth Bley

  Interview Date: 4-11-1978

  In 1962, Ruth C. Bley joined the staff of the E. H. Butler Library of SUNY Buffalo State as an Associate Librarian. She first worked in the laboratory of instructional material. In 1965, Mrs. Bley was transferred to the reference staff. During her time at the State University College at Buffalo there was much construction and in her interview she talks about the effects it had on the library staff.
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  Interview with Dr. Ernest Boyer

  Ernest Boyer

  Interview Date: 8-1-1984

  Former Chancellor of the State University of New York; dedication of the Bulger Lifelong Learning Center.
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  Interview with Dr. Allan P. Bradley

  Allan Bradley

  Interview Date: 5-26-1977

  Former professor of education from 1947-1956; discussing formation of rural extension courses; BOCES.
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  Interview with Wesley Brett

  Wesley Brett

  Interview Date: 7-9-1980

  In 1959, Mr. Brett became an associate professor of art at the State University College at Buffalo. In 1960, he was commissioned to design a room divider for the college’s use. He called it “Metaphors in Black Walnut.” It was dedicated in 1963 and placed in Moot Hall. It is now located in the E.H. Butler Library. Prof. Brett created the wood design studio at State University College at Buffalo. He retired in 1979 and passed away in 2013.
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  Interview with Dr. Richard Brown

  Richard Brown

  Interview Date: 4-10-1978

  Personal reflections; distinguished service professor of the History DepartmentDr. Brown joined the faculty of the State University College at Buffalo in 1952. In 1963, was appointed the chairman of the Social Studies Department. He served as chairman until 1967. In 1977, was named Distinguished Service Professor and retired in 1979.
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  Interview with former President Paul G. Bulger, 1959-1967

  Paul Bulger

  Interview Date: 10-24-1979

  Former President of SUNY Buffalo State from 1959-1967.
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  Interview with Dr. Anna Burrell

  Anna Burrell

  Interview Date: 8-7-1980

  In 1948, Dr. Burrell came to Buffalo to teach at the State University College at Buffalo. She was the first African American faculty member to be hired by the college. In 1959, she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study at Jabalpu University in India. Dr. Burrell was appointed director of the India Project at the State University College at Buffalo. She was also director of the college’s Human Relations Workshops. Dr. Anna Burrell retired in 1972. She passed away in 1981.
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  Interview with Kate Butler (Wallis Wickham)

  Kate Butler

  Interview Date: 8-11-1981

  Please refer to our Kate Butler (Wallis Wickham), daughter of Edward H. Butler, Junior, retired as Chairman of the local College Council in 1980. She served 26 years starting in 1954 and was appointed as Chairman in 1959. She held the post until her retirement. She served on the College Council during the tenure of Presidents Rockwell, Rice, and Bulger.
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  Interview with Dr. Louis J. Callan

  Louis Callan

  Interview Date: 4-11-1978

  Dr. Callan taught Industrial Arts and was vice principal at Webster High School before coming to the State University College at Buffalo in 1946. Under his supervision in 1952 the college constructed a camp in Franklinville for outdoor activities of students. For many years he was co-director of the camp. Louis Callan was Professor of Industrial Arts at the State University College at Buffalo until July 1973. He was designated Professor Emeritus when he retired. He passed away on January 7, 1980.
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  Interview with Dr. Marian L. Carroll

  Marian Carroll

  Interview Date: 6-18-1980

  Before coming to the State University College at Buffalo in 1954, Miss Carroll was a teacher in Buffalo public schools and a guidance counselor in Kensington High School. She also worked in the Buffalo Board of Education. Dr. Carroll was director of the Child Study Center at the Buffalo State University College.
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  Interview with Dr. Rudolph Cherkauer

  Rudolph Cherkauer

  Interview Date: 5-10-1989

  Rudolph Cherkauer received his B.S. in 1947 from the New York State Teachers College at Buffalo. He received his M.Ed in 1949 and his E.Ed in 1955 from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Rudolph Cherkauer joined the faculty at the State University College at Buffalo in 1948 in the Mathematics Department. Later he became chair of the department. Dr. Cherkauer retired from SUNY Buffalo State on April 24, 1989.
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  Interview with Jazz Weda Cook

  Jazz Weda Cook

  Interview Date: 6-9-1982

  Personal reflections on racial relations; desegregation; riots; great grandmother as a slave
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  Interview with Dr. Hermann Cooper

  Hermann Cooper

  Interview Date: 3-20-1979

  Executive Dean for Teacher Education (Emeritus), SUNY
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  Interview with Dr. William Cruickshank

  William Cruickshank

  Interview Date: 8-1-1984

  Visiting speaker; regarding learning disabilities; President of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities
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  Former Gov. Mario Cuomo speaking at the 1986 Commencement

  Mario Cuomo

  Interview Date: 5-17-1986

  Former Gov. Mario Cuomo speaking at the 1986 SUNY Buffalo State Commencement.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on campus building development

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 3-21-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the Art Education Program

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 2-9-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the construction of Upton Hall

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 3-14-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the development of NYSATA

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 4-18-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the development of the AV Instruction Department

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 3-7-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the development of the Creative Education Program

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 3-28-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles on the history and origin of the NYS teacher's certification

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 2-28-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Stanley Czurles with NYSATA student members

  Stanley Czurles

  Interview Date: 5-16-1977

  Mr. Czurles came to the State Teachers College at Buffalo as an Art Instructor in 1931. In 1941, he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Art. In 1943, Dr. Czurles became Director of Visual Education (a post he held until 1946), he was also Director of the Art Education Division (1946-1969). He started the audio-visual education and the art education departments at the college. From 1966 to 1967 he was director of the Semester-in-Siena Italy program. Dr. Czurles helped found the N.Y. State Art Teachers Association.
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  Interview with Dr. Fraser Drew

  Fraser Drew

  Interview Date: 10-26-1977

  From 1957 to 1963, Dr. Drew was Chairman of the English Department of the State University College at Buffalo. Between 1964 and 1979 he made seven trips to Ireland to research Irish literature. Dr. Fraser Drew was promoted the rank of SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in 1973, the first year the rank was awarded. Dr. Drew retired in 1983.
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  Interview with Dr. Gerhard Falk

  Gerhard Falk

  Interview Date: 3-10-1982

  Dr. Gerhard Falk was a professor at State University College at Buffalo and retired in late 2016. He taught criminology, sociology of religion, juvenile delinquency, and the treatment of offenders.
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  Interview with former President E.K. Fretwell, Jr.

  E.K. Fretwell, Jr.

  Interview Date: 1-1-1994

  E. K. Fretwell, Jr. was appointed president on August 2, 1967, and was inaugurated as the fourth president on May 10, 1968. Previously he held the position of dean of academic development of the City University of New York. On September 8, 1978, President Fretwell resigned to accept a position as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He served as chancellor from 1979 to 1989. Fretwell joined MDC, a private nonprofit research corporation in 1989.
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  Interview with former President E.K. Fretwell, Jr.

  E.K. Fretwell, Jr.

  Interview Date: 11-7-1978

  Due to the condition of the original cassette, please forgive recording quality.
  
  E. K. Fretwell, Jr. was appointed president on August 2, 1967, and was inaugurated as the fourth president on May 10, 1968. Previously he held the position of dean of academic development of the City University of New York. On September 8, 1978, President Fretwell resigned to accept a position as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He served as chancellor from 1979 to 1989. Fretwell joined MDC, a private nonprofit research corporation in 1989.

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  Interview with Dr. Barbara R. Frey

  Barbara Frey

  Interview Date: 6-13-1983

  Acting President (1979); Vice President for Academic Affairs In 1963, Barbara Frey became Professor of Education at the State University College at Buffalo. She was acting director of the Education Division there from 1973-1974. Dr. Frey was acting Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1974-1975, until she was named Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs a post she held until 1976 when she became Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Frey held that post until 1978. She was acting President of the College from January to August 1979 and later retired in 1983.
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  Interview with Dr. Eugenia Fronczak Bukowska

  Eugenia Fronczak Bukowska

  Interview Date: 5-22-1980

  Eugenia Fronczak Bukowski grew up in Buffalo and was educated in various Buffalo schools. In 1928, having already received a master's degree from Canisius College, she graduated from the University of Buffalo Medical School. She later donated her father’s papers and memorabilia to the E. H. Butler Library that now reside in the Francis E. Fronczak Room that focuses on polish history in western new york.

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  Academic Convocation, 1992

  Robert Gemmet

  Interview Date: 9-10-1992

  Audio recording of the 1992 academic convocation. Speakers: Robert Gemmet & Mary Hatwood Futrell.
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  Interview with Margaret Goff Clark

  Margaret Goff Clark

  Interview Date: 6-12-1984

  Over her career she wrote over 200 short stories, 50 poems, 25 one-act plays, 24 mysteries, biographies, and books on endangered species. Margaret Goff Clark passed away on August 25, 2004. The SUNY Buffalo State Archives & Special Collections contains the Margaret Goff Clark Collection which is freely available for researchers and the public.
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  Interview with Mrs. Pauline Gragg; widow of Dr. Wilson Gragg

  Pauline Gragg

  Interview Date: 11-2-1979

  Mrs. Pauline Gragg was the wife of Dr. Wilson Gragg. Her recording primarily concerns her husband. In 1949, Dr. Gregg joined the English Department at Buffalo State College. He spent two sabbatical leaves in England researching the Victorian period. In 1966, Dr. Gragg served as director of a program where students from the Buffalo State College spent one semester studying in England. He passed away on March 21, 1975.
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  Interview with Rhoda Greenwood

  Rhoda Greenwood

  Interview Date: 2-22-1979

  Wife of Walter Greenwood
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  Interview with Dr. Walter B. Greenwood

  Walter Greenwood

  Interview Date: 2-22-1979

  Dr. Greenwood joined the faculty of the New York State College for Teachers at Buffalo in 1950 as professor of English. He served two terms as Dean of Arts and Sciences and was Vice President for Academic Affairs. Greenwood was also chairman of the Presidential Inauguration Committee. He retired in 1977 and passed away January 4, 1989.
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  Interview with Dr. John T. Horton

  John Horton

  Interview Date: 3-8-1983

  Born September 29, 1902 in Bolivar, New York, John T. Horton received his B.A. degree in 1926 from the University at Buffalo. He earned both a M.A. and Ph.D. degree in History from Harvard University in 1929 and 1935 respectively. Horton began his teaching career after graduating from the University at Buffalo and was appointed a regular faculty position in 1946. Two years later, he became Chairman of the Department of History and Government, serving in that position until 1967. He retired from teaching in 1973 as Professor Emeritus and received the 1974 Augsperger Local History Award from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
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  Interview with former President D. Bruce Johnstone, 1979-1988

  Bruce Johnstone

  Interview Date: 1-1-1994

  In 1979, Dr. Johnstone became president of SUNY Buffalo State. He held that post until 1988 when he became SUNY Chancellor. Dr. Johnstone was chancellor until 1996.
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  Interview with Sister Martin Joseph Jones

  Martin Joseph Jones

  Interview Date: 10-17-1984

  In 1969, Sister Martin came to the State University College at Buffalo as a reference librarian and later worked as an assistant in the Periodical Department. In 1975, she became the college’s first archivist. Sister Martin retired in 1995. She passed away in 2013.
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  Interview with Dr. Charles P. LaMorte

  Charles LaMorte

  Interview Date: 9-25-1990

  In 1955, Charles LaMorte came to the State University College for Teachers at Buffalo as an Assistant to the President and as an Assistant Professor of Education. In 1961, Dr. LaMorte was appointed Dean of Students, a post he held until 1964. From 1964 to 1970, he held the position of Vice President for Student Affairs. He was then promoted to Coordinator of the Student Personnel Administration Program and taught in the Department of Behavioral and Humanistic Studies.
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  Recording for Speech Preparation by Dr. Edna Lindemann

  Edna Lindemann

  Interview Date: 1-1-1975

  Speech prep including Dr. Lindemann. Professor in the Design Department and Curator and Director of the Charles Burchfield Center.
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  Interview with Dr. Robert W. MacVittie

  Robert MacVittie

  Interview Date: 3-28-1979

  Dr. MacVittie was the former Dean and Campus School principal at Buffalo State College and was interim president of Fredonia State College in 1985 and again at Geneseo State in 1988.
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  Interview with Dr. Hank Mann

  Hank Mann

  Interview Date: 7-20-1992

  Dr. Mann pioneered the field of Special Education and headed the college's fledgling Exceptional Children Education Department. He retired in 1992 and passed away in 2010.
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  Vice President Walter Mondale Speaking at the Appointment of Bruce Johnstone

  Walter Mondale

  Interview Date: 12-27-1979

  Vice President Walter Mondale speaking at the appointment of SUNY Buffalo State President Bruce Johnstone.
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  Interview with Dr. Ruth Muck

  Ruth Muck

  Interview Date: 2-14-1980

  In 1942, Dr. Muck accepted a position in the primary area of the Campus School where she directed an experimental non-graded program for several years. She later became Professor of Elementary Student Teaching at the State University College at Buffalo. In 1966, Mrs. Muck earned a Doctoral degree from the University at Buffalo. She retired in 1976 and passed away on March 17, 2006.
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  Butler Ice Fountain Dedication

  Carl Nesjar

  Interview Date: 10-27-1983

  The Butler Ice Sculpture was dedicated on October 27, 1983. It was designed by Carl Nesjar, a Norwegian painter, sculptor and graphic artist best known for his collaborations with Pablo Picasso.
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  Interview with Dr. Emerson E. Neuthardt

  Emerson Neuthardt

  Interview Date: 12-6-1979

  Dr. Neuthardt was Professor Emeritus of the Department of Industrial Arts and Vocational Education. He joined the State University College at Buffalo in 1946. He retired in 1979.
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  Courier-Express Newspaper Library Dedication

  Charles Newman

  Interview Date: 11-22-1985

  The Courier-Express Newspaper published its last issue on September 11, 1982. The collection was dedicated on November 22, 1985 and it is currently administered by the Archives and Special Collections in E. H. Butler Library at SUNY Buffalo State. A full inventory of collection materials can be found here: http://library.buffalostate.edu/archives/courier-express
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  Interview with Dr. Harold Peterson

  Harold Peterson

  Interview Date: 3-15-1979

  Dr. Peterson joined the State University College at Buffalo, then known as the State Teachers College at Buffalo, in 1933. Dr. Peterson was named “University Professor” in 1969 and designated professor emeritus of the History and Social Studies Department when he retired in 1970.
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  Interview with Dr. Julia C. Piquette

  Julia Piquette

  Interview Date: 2-21-1979

  Professor of Speech CommunicationsDr. Piquette joined the faculty of the State University College for Teachers at Buffalo in 1952 as a speech instructor in the English department. She became an assistant professor in 1954, an associate professor in 1960 and a full professor in 1965. Dr. Piquette was chairwoman of the Speech and Theater Arts Department from 1972 to 1977 and played a key role in adding radio and television production to the program. She helped oversee its transformation into the journalism, broadcasting, and speech department in 1977 and headed the department from 1981 to 1984. She retired in 1987.
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  Interview with Dr. Milton Plesur & Dr. Selig Adler

  Milton Plesur

  Interview Date: 10-28-1982

  Dr. Plesur graduated from the New York State College for Teachers at Buffalo in 1947. In 1955, he joined the History Department faculty at the University of Buffalo until his retirement in 1987.
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  Interview with Dr. Leonard J. Poleszak

  Leonard Poleszak

  Interview Date: 4-18-1983

  In 1956, Dr. Poleszak joined the State University College at Buffalo faculty as an assistant professor in the Industrial Arts Education Division. Dr. Poleszak retired in 1983 as professor of Behavioral and Humanistic Studies.
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  Interview with former President Harvey Rice, 1951-1958

  Harvey Rice

  Interview Date: 11-1-1977

  Former President of SUNY Buffalo State from 1951-1958.
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  Sports Arena Dedication

  F.C. Richardson

  Interview Date: 1-1-1991

  Sports arena dedication in 1991.
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  Interview with Dr. Houston Robison

  Houston Robison

  Interview Date: 1-21-1979

  During his time at the State University College at Buffalo, Dr. Robison served as Professor of History for thirteen years, Director of the Arts and Sciences faculty, Dean of Instruction, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the college’s acting President for ten months following the departure of Paul Bulger.
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  Selig Adler Jewish Archive Dedication

  Adler Selig

  Interview Date: 6-28-1984

  The archives of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo were named after Dr. Selig Adler. Dr. Adler was Professor of History at SUNY University at Buffalo from 1938-1980. They were initially donated to the SUNY Buffalo State Archives and Special Collections and were dedicated on June 28, 1984. The speaker was Rabbi Isaac Klein. The archives were later transferred to the SUNY University at Buffalo, Archive & Manuscript Collection.
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  Interview with Dr. Howard G. Sengbusch

  Howard Sengbusch

  Interview Date: 6-15-1981

  Dr. Sengbusch was a member of the Buffalo State faculty from 1951 to 1981, served over the years as a professor of biology, head of the college's Arts and Sciences Division, and the first director of the Great Lakes Laboratory, established by Buffalo State in 1966.
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  Interview with Mary Shea Giffoniello

  Mary Shea Giffoniello

  Interview Date: 5-26-1982

  Mary Shea was born in Buffalo on November 24, 1900 to Michael and Josephine Carr Shea. Her father built Shea’s theater. The SUNY Buffalo State Archives & Special Collections owns a small separate collection donated by Mary concerning her father, Michael Shea.
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  Interview with Dr. Gene Steffen

  Gene Steffen

  Interview Date: 8-19-1977

  During his time at the college Dr. Steffen was professor of industrial arts and served as acting director of E. H. Butler Library from 1964 to 1965. Dr. Steffen also started the Instructional Resources Center and served as its director until his retirement in 1984. He passed away on October 7, 2007.
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  Interview with Dr. Gene Steffen

  Gene Steffen

  Interview Date: 6-20-1977

  During his time at the college Dr. Steffen was professor of industrial arts and served as acting director of E. H. Butler Library from 1964 to 1965. Dr. Steffen also started the Instructional Resources Center and served as its director until his retirement in 1984. He passed away on October 7, 2007.
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  Interview with Dr. Ruth Sugarman

  Ruth Sugarman

  Interview Date: 8-10-1977

  Dr. Sugarman joined the faculty of the New York State College for Teachers at Buffalo as a fifth-grade demonstration teacher in the School of Practice after teaching in Niagara Falls public schools. In 1955, she was appointed Professor of Elementary Education at the college, and in 1956, she was appointed interim principal of the Campus School (formerly the School of Practice). Dr. Sugarman became principal, a position she held until she joined the education faculty in 1963. She retired in 1975.
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  Interview with Dr. Clement Tetowski

  Clement Tetowski

  Interview Date: 5-25-1977

  Dr. Tetkowski taught art and design at the State University College at Buffalo for 34 years. He served as chairman of the design department for 10 years before retiring from the college in 1983. In 1961, Dr. Tetkowski became founding director of the Siena Semester Program. Dr. Clement Tetkowski passed away on August 27, 1998.
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  Interview with Madeline Turner

  Madeline Turner

  Interview Date: 10-12-1982

  Ms. Turner joined the faculty of the State University College at Buffalo in 1953. She was coordinator of the Student Health Center. She retired in 1977. Madeline Turner passed away on October 21, 1993.
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  Interview with Frances Tyau

  Frances Tyau

  Interview Date: 6-6-1984

  Ms. Tyau joined the faculty of the State University College at Buffalo in 1959 as a member of the the College Learning Laboratory, later known as the Campus School. Ms. Tyau retired June 8, 1985. At the time of her retirement she was associate professor of education. She passed away on July 11, 2012.
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  Interview with Dr. John Urban

  John Urban

  Interview Date: 2-28-1979

  Dr. Urban came to the New York State College for Teachers at Buffalo in 1946 as full professor of sciences and biology. Dr. Urban chaired the science department for 12 years. He was instrumental in establishing the college’s first Lake Erie aquatic field station, the forerunner of the Great Lakes Laboratory. Dr. Urban retired in 1978. In 1982, the auditorium in the Science building was named after him. Dr. John Urban passed away on October 8, 1989.
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  Interview with Marjorie Van Antwerp (Butler)

  Marjorie Van Antwerp

  Interview Date: 10-13-1981

  Marjorie Van Antwerp was born in 1911 to Roscoe and Ada Butler Mitchell. Her mother was the daughter of Edward H. Butler Sr. She passed away on November 29, 1990.
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  Interview with Sam Wakshull

  Sam Wakshull

  Interview Date: 7-29-1992

  Samuel Wakshull taught in the Exceptional Education Department. From 1975 to 1981 he was the second president of the United University Professions (UUP). He retired September 1, 1991.
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  Interview with Carolyn Weber Heyman

  Carolyn Weber Heyman

  Interview Date: 1-22-1980

  Mrs. Heyman was a professor of Art Education at the State University College at Buffalo for 35 years until she retired in 1967. When she retired, she became the first recipient of the college’s Citation of Appreciation.
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  Interview with Dr. Katheryne Whittemore

  Katheryne Whittemore

  Interview Date: 5-21-1979

  In Dr. Katheryne Thomas Whittemore's 37 years at the State University College at Buffalo she rose to full professor, served as chairman of the Geography Department, and in 1957, was appointed to the newly created post of Director of the Division of Arts and Sciences.
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  Interview with Dr. Laverne Zimmer

  Laverne Zimmer

  Interview Date: 11-16-1977

  Dr. Zimmer was Associate Professor of Education at the Campus School. In 1969, he received the Distinguished Professor Award. He retired in the spring of 1981. He passed away on July 8, 2005.