Interview with Cecil C. Carpenter, January 10, 1974

Interview Summary

Dr. Cecil Carpenter is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, the Dean of the College of Commerce at UK, and President McVey's former neighbor. Carpenter was a student in one of McVey's International Law courses. During the interview, Carpenter describes Dr. McVey both personally and professionally. He recalls that McVey was one of those people who did not delegate very much, but rather liked to do everything himself.

Carpenter describes the International Law course conducted by Dr. McVey. He provides examples of some of the course work including oral reports and term papers. Carpenter attended the University of Illinois where earn his master's and doctoral degrees. He also worked as a records assistant to support himself. He remembers that in 1936, he received a call from Dean Wiest asking him to return UK as an assistant professor. Dr. Carpenter describes working under President McVey. He recalls McVey's liberal ideas towards labor unions and discusses McVey's opinions on the distribution of raises and cuts in the salaries of the faculty and staff. Carpenter also reminisces about his personal relationship with Dr. McVey and Mrs. McVey.

Interview Keyword

College administrators--Rating of College environment College presidents College teachers--Salaries, etc. College teachers--Social conditions College teaching. Depressions--1929--Kentucky Universities and colleges--Administration. Universities and colleges--Faculty. Universities and colleges--Finance

Interview LC Subject

Carpenter, Cecil Clayton, 1904- Carpenter, Cecil Clayton, 1904- --Interviews Educators McVey, Frank LeRond, 1869-1953 University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History

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