Interview with A. D. Albright, November 15, 1988

Interview Summary

A.D. Albright describes John Oswald's administration as president of the University of Kentucky. Oswald came from the University of California and Albright recalls how much Oswald wanted to change little things, like his office. He describes how Oswald wanted the minimum amount of information in order to make a decision, and he remembers that he never really discussed his job responsibilities with Oswald. Albright states that Oswald had many enemies and that he was criticized for wanting to do things the way that they were done in California. Albright recalls instances when Oswald supported him, particularly one incident involving the medical center's budget. He discusses Oswald's philosophy and states that Oswald saw athletics in a supporting role and considered teaching, research, and public service as the mission of the university. Oswald was also very supportive of the community college system, and did many things to bolster research and graduate education at UK, according to Albright.

Interview LC Subject

Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald) Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald)--Interviews Oswald, John W. (John Wieland), 1917-1995 University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History

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