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Canon's interview focuses on the impact of university growth on DeKalb during the 1950's and the efforts of faculty members to promote informational, educational, and cultural programs throughout the community.  [abstract, transcript, and 1 tape, 50 minutes]

Sperling arrived in DeKalb in 1936 to work in the university president's office.  In her interview she discusses the Arboretum controversy, the university's contribution to the city, off-campus housing, politics, and university, government and industry cooperation. [abstract, transcript, and 1 tape, 45 minutes]

DeKalb City Attorney from 1953-1956, Judge Swanson con-centrates on DeKalb politics, the voting age, drinking age, and the city manager form of government. [abstract, transcript, and 1 tape, 25 minutes]

Huntzicker describes her family's response, as local merchants, to university expansion during the 1950's.  She also discusses the Ellwood House Project, the Page Museum Collection, the Arboretum, and NIU administration.  [abstract, transcript, and 1 tape, 60 minutes]

Arends describes changes made on campus during the university's expansion and his position as Chairman of the Art Department from 1962 to 1972.  Major topics of discussion include the NIU Art Department, student radicalism in the 1960's, and local art resources. [abstract, transcript, and 1 tape, 60 minutes]

Williams reveals her views on students as a housemother during the late 1940's and as an apartment owner since the 1950's. Ellwood House and its programs are also discussed. [abstract, transcript, 2 tapes, 80 minutes]

Former Dean of Women at NIU from 1954 to 1974, Ruth Haddock's interview focuses primarily on student adjustment to campus life. [abstract, transcript, and 1 tape, 50 minutes]