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Oral Histories

The Lawrence University Archives began an oral history program in 2006, to broaden and enrich our documentation of student, faculty, and staff life at both Lawrence and Milwaukee-Downer College. Since that time, many oral history interviews have been conducted with Lawrence and Milwaukee-Downer faculty, staff, and alumni. Both audio recordings and written transcripts are available with the interviews below.

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Interview with Minoo Adenwalla

Minoo Adenwalla and Erin Dix

In this interview with Erin Dix, Minoo Adenwalla, Professor Emeritus of Government, discusses his time teaching at Lawrence beginning in 1959.
Interview with Dorothy Bobilin

Dorothy Bobilin and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Dorothy Bobilin, LU class of 1951, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with George Bogs

George Bogs and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, George Bogs, Lawrence class of 1947, discusses his time at Lawrence as a member of the Navy V-12 unit from 1944 to 1945.
Interview with Richard Boya

Richard Boya and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, RIchard Boya, LU class of 1952, discusses his time as a student.
Interview with Anne and James Duncan-Welke

Anne Duncan-Welke, James Duncan-Welke, and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Anne and James Duncan-Welke, LU classes of 1979 and 2009 respectively, discuss, compare, and contrast their years as students.
Interview with Welton and Marilyn Firehammer

Welton Firehammer, Marilyn Firehammer, and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Welton and Marilyn Firehammer, both LU class of 1949, discuss their time as students.
Interview with Jim Freim

Jim Freim and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Jim Freim, LU class of 1968, discusses his time as a student at Lawrence in the 1960s.
Interview with Fred Gaines

Fred Gaines and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Fred Gaines, Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Drama, discusses his experiences teaching at Lawrence from 1977 to 2000.
Interview with Priscilla Gibson

Priscilla Gibson and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Priscilla Gibson, Milwaukee-Downer College class of 1958, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with Marjorie Harkins Buchanan Kiewit

Marjorie Harkins Buchanan Kiewit and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Marjorie Harkins Buchanan Kiewit, LU class of 1943, discusses her time as a student as well as her time on the Board of Trustees.
Interview with Mary Hartzell Fritz

Mary Hartzell Fritz and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Mary Hartzell Fritz, LU class of 1949, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with Dave Hathaway and Chuck Merry

Dave Hathaway, Chuck Merry, and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Dave Hathaway and Chuck Merry, both LU class of 1957, discuss their time as students.
Interview with Mary Heinecke Poulson

Mary Heinecke Poulson and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Mary Poulson, Professor Emerita of Physical Education, discusses her years teaching at Milwaukee-Downer (1963-1964) and Lawrence University (1964-1993.)
Interview with Betty Heistad Barrett

Betty Heistad Barrett and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Betty Heistad Barrett, Milwaukee-Downer class of 1955, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with Steve Hirby

Steve Hirby and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Steve Hirby discusses his experiences working at Lawrence from 1973 to 2008, in a variety of positions including Dean of Men, Director of Development, and Chief Information Officer.
Interview with Marjory Irvin

Marjory Irvin and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Marjory Irvin, Professor Emerita of Music, discusses her years teaching at Milwaukee-Downer College (1947-1964) and Lawrence University (1964-1987.)
Interview with Ted Katzoff

Ted Katzoff and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Ted Katzoff, LU class of 1965, discusses his time as a student.
Interview with Jean Lawson Stelsel

Jean Lawson Stelsel and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Jean Lawson Stelsel, LU class of 1944, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with Marion Longyear Sonderegger

Marion Longyear Sonderegger and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Marion Longyear Sonderegger, Milwaukee-Downer College class of 1943, discusses her experiences as a student.
Interview with Margery Lott Abrams and Barbara Newman Olson

Margery Lott Abrams, Barbara Newman Olson, and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Margery Lott Abrams and Barbara Newman Olson, both LU class of 1947, discuss their time as students.
Interview with Ruth Lund Daddona

Ruth Lund Daddona and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Ruth Lund Daddona, Milwaukee-Downer College class of 1956, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with Constance Magistrelli

Constance Magistrelli and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Constance Magistrelli, LU class of 1967, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with Judith McNatt

Judith McNatt and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Judith McNatt, LU class of 1967, discusses her time as a student at Milwaukee-Downer College in 1963-1964 and at Lawrence following the consolidation.
Interview with Gladys Osborne Hall

Gladys Osborne Hall and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, Gladys Osborne Hall, LU class of 1947, discusses her time as a student.
Interview with John Palmquist

John Palmquist and Julia Stringfellow

In this interview with Julia Stringfellow, John Palmquist, Professor Emeritus of Geology, discusses his experiences teaching at Lawrence from 1968 to 1996.