Oral History Interview: Gertrude Wilson (0384)
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In her five January/February/December 1990 interviews with Barry Teicher and R. Lampman, Getrude Wilson discussed in depth her life at University Heights and relationships with and knowledge of UW faculty members from the early 1900s to the 1990s. A primary focus of Wilson?s interviews was dedicated to her experiences with University clubs, in particular the Friday Lunch Club. Wilson also provided insight into the political climate of the University during her time in Madison. Wilson detailed her family history and also discussed numerous University scandals and events. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW?Madison Oral History Program.
Background; University Heights in early years; English Department and first novels course; Frederick Jackson Turner; Charles Van Hise; UW golden years, 1890-1920; Benjamin Snow; Louis Kahlenberg; Scott Goodnight; Philip LaFollette; Friday lunch group; Town and gown; Marvin Rosenberry; Edward A. Birge and family; George Sellery; Glenn Frank; William Ellery Leonard; William Lorenz; Max Mason; Clarence Dykstra; Alexander Hohlfeld and German Department during WWI; Women in early years of Medical School; Discrimination; Professors; Deans Lois Mathews, Louise Troxell and Louise Nardin; Joe Hammersley; Skyrockets; William Kiekhofer; Charles Mendenhall; William Middleton; Max and Rhoda Otto; Elizabeth Raushenbush; Dorothy Sharp; Nels Sloan; Dorothy Walton; Buehl family.