Reminiscences of Harry James Carman, circa 1960

Biographical Note

Educator

Scope and Contents

Farm background, New York state; early education; studies at Syracuse University; graduate work at Columbia University; professor of history and administrator at Columbia College; Dean of Columbia College, 1943-1950; discussion of students' motivation for attending college; broad academic experience as basis for educational philosophy; importance of liberal arts curriculum; importance of interaction between secondary and post-secondary institutions; role of educational institution in providing students with individual guidance; relationship between Columbia College and Columbia University; struggle of Columbia College faculty to gain recognition from University; need to increase number of Columbia College professorships; campaign to attract leading scholars to Columbia College; negative impact of emphasis on publishing over quality of teaching; importance of financial aid; recollection of colleagues

Subjects

• Carman, Harry J. (Harry James), 1884-1964--Interviews.
• College students.
• College teachers.
• Columbia College (Columbia University)
• Columbia University.
• Education--New York (State)--New York.
• Educators--Interviews.
• Interviews.
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Universities and colleges--Curricula--United States.