Interview with Thomas D. Clark, May 27, 1981

Interview Summary

Dr. Thomas D. Clark discusses first arriving at UK in 1928 as a student. He was one of the first graduate students in the history department and earned the first scholarship ever granted. Clark describes UK president Frank McVey and the important things McVey did for the university. Clark also talks about various deans he has been in contact with while he was at the university.

Clark touches on the evolution controversy on campus and how it was important for UK. Also, he discusses how the Faculty Senate was restored at the university. Clark describes how the University Press came about and talks about his involvement. Clark talks about John W. Oswald and how he brought some good into the university but also never had the Kentucky public behind him. Throughout Clark's time at the university, he states that not once was his academic freedom threatened.

Interview Keyword

College administrators--Rating of College environment College presidents College teachers--Social conditions College teaching. Educators Universities and colleges--Administration. Universities and colleges--Faculty. Universities and colleges--Public relations Universities and colleges--Ratings and rankings. University of Kentucky. Libraries University of Kentucky. Press

Interview LC Subject

Clark, Thomas Dionysius, 1903-2005 Clark, Thomas Dionysius, 1903-2005--Interviews Education, Higher--Kentucky Politics and government University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History

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