Carlson, Lewis H.
Biography
Dr. Lewis H. Carlson was a professor of history at Western Michigan University. After 31 years at WMU, he retired on April 30, 1999.
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with C. Bassett Brown, August 22, 1989
Oral history interview with C. Bassett Brown, first black basketball player to play for Western Michigan, which he did back in the early 1940s. Interview conducted by Lewis Carlson on August 22, 1989, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Brown discusses attending Western Michigan College, influential professors and coaches, and playing basketball on a record-setting team. He also talks about continuing his education after graduating from Western in 1948 to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Oral history interview with Chauncey Brinn, July 23, 1989
Oral history interview with Chauncey Brinn, alumnus and former administrator, conducted by Lew Carlson on July 23, 1989 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He discusses his experience working with student financial aid, minority student services units, the MLK Academy, as secretary for the Board of Trustees, and short terms as athletic director. Brinn retired in 1994 from Western Michigan University as vice president emeritus for administrative affairs.
Oral history interview with Mary Cain, January 24, 1990
Oral history interview with Milt Brawer, November 17, 1989
Oral history interview with Robert Clarence Chandler, April 30, 1990
Oral history interview with Robert Culp, July 22, 1989
Oral history interview with Thomas Carr, December 6, 1996
Oral history interview with Tom Briscoe, May 11, 1989
Oral history interview with William Combs, November 17, 1989
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