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History of Indiana University, 1968-1981

Interviewee
McNutt, Ruth J. March 27, 1969 

Call Number
69-002

Physical Description

32 pages; 2 reels, 3 3/4 ips, 75 minutes; index

Interviewer
Clark, Thomas D.

Access Status

Open (oral Deed of Gift)

Scope and Content Note

Ruth J. McNutt's official title was secretary to William Lowe Bryan, the President of Indiana University, however, during her years in this position, she essentially acted as vice president of the university, even planning the university's budget. Miss McNutt discusses what it was like working for Bryan and how he dealt with faculty and students. She also discusses the situation with Mrs. Bryan, whom many thought to be an invalid and who took up a lot of Mr. Bryan's time. Due to this situation, Miss McNutt did all of the entertaining for the Bryans during her time on campus.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • Board of Aeons
    • board of trustees
    • DePauw University
    • Indiana University
    • Occupation Names
    • chauffeur
    • secretary
    • Personal Names
    • Bryan, Charlotte Lowe
    • Bryan, William Lowe
    • Eigenmann, Carl H.
    • McNutt, Paul V.
    • Ralston, William A.
    • Wells, Herman B
    • Place Names
    • New York, New York
    • Subjects
    • commencement
    • student-faculty relations
    • university budget
    • university finances
    • university politics