Interview with Wimberly Royster, July 27, 2005
Project: University of Kentucky Oral History Project
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Wimberly Royster was a professor of mathematics and the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at the University of Kentucky. During this interview, he discusses the period in UK history from Dr. David Roselle's appointment as president of the university, through his administration, and the appointment of the next president, Dr. Charles Wethington. He discusses opinions of Roselle on campus, and discusses how opinions changed when rumors began circulating that he was looking for other jobs. He discusses his opinions of Wethington as interim president, and then president, of the university.Interview Accession
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Royster, Wimberly Royster, Wimberly--Interviews University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History College administrators College administrators--Rating of College administrators--Selection and appointment. College environment College presidents College teachers--Social conditions Education, Higher--Kentucky Educators Universities and colleges--Administration. Universities and colleges--Faculty.Interview Rights
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Royster, Wimberly Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 27 Jul. 2005. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Royster, W. (2005, July 27). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. University of Kentucky Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Royster, Wimberly, interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. July 27, 2005, University of Kentucky Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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