Interview with John W. Oswald, November 25, 1985
Project: University of Kentucky Medical Center Oral History Project
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In this interview, Dr. John Oswald, president of the University of Kentucky from 1963 to 1968, discusses his career and the circumstances surrounding his terms in various university administrations. He describes the challenges the Medical Center faced while he was the president, and compares them to national health issues. Oswald also discusses his relationships with others in the university's administration.Interview Accession
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Academic medical centers--Kentucky--Lexington Association of American Universities Health facilities--Kentucky--Lexington Medicine--Kentucky--Lexington Oswald, John W. (John Wieland), 1917-1995 Oswald, John W. (John Wieland), 1917-1995--Interviews Physicians--Kentucky--Lexington Physicians--Salaries, etc Universities and colleges--Administration University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--Presidents University of Kentucky. Medical Center University of Kentucky. Medical Center--HistoryInterview Rights
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Oswald, John W. Interview by Richard C. Smoot. 25 Nov. 1985. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Oswald, J.W. (1985, November 25). Interview by R. C. Smoot. University of Kentucky Medical Center Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Oswald, John W., interview by Richard C. Smoot. November 25, 1985, University of Kentucky Medical Center Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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