Oral History Interview: John R. Shaw (0394)
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Recording, oral
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Creation of University Book Store (UBS) as cooperative; Redesigned as trust on Harvard Cooperative model; Store locations; Connection between University and UBS; UBS Board; Reasons for UBS's success; Patronage refund and charge account system; Book pricing; Battle between institutionally and privately-owned stores; Effect of leasing on ownership; Career in bookstore business; Manager of UBS; Faculty and administrators; Vandalism and thievery; Commencement.