Recollections of deanship with Dr. Norman Thornton, 1994 February 24
Scope and Contents
Dr. Norman Thornton is interviewed with Hunter and recalls times when Hunter was Dean and Chancellor and the Rose Garden Affair. Thornton was a U.Va. undergraduate in 1926; graduated in 1936; served 4 years in the military; was associated with U.Va. as a student and faculty member for 29 years; gives gave his views and discusses Hunter’s years as Dean, sojourn to California, illness, return to dean after illness, resignation and appointment as chancellor; notes that since the beginning Hunter did not want administrative responsibilities. Hunter delegated to department heads; had an open door policy and provided help whenever he could, considering the poor budget; did not interfere with the department heads. Prominent figures in Hunter’s office were John Stacy, who was in charge of the hospital and Vincent Shay who was in charge of getting financial support for the institution. Vincent Archer and Hank Mulholland were responsible for all political aspects of getting money from Richmond. Ken Crispell is given credit for putting U.Va. on the map because of his promotion of the basic sciences and building expansions.
Dates
- Creation: 1994 February 24
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 56 Linear Feet
Physical Description
1 master videocassette, 1 preservation DVD
Repository Details
Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
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Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States
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